Supervising Building Inspector

Description

The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for

Supervising Building Inspector

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The Department

The role of the Community Development Department is to help Fremont become the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned in the City's General Plan. Department activities include:

• Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
• Preserving open space
• Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
• Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community

The department includes Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Sustainability.

First Review of Applications

The first review of applications is August 12, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. PST. This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

Selection Process
The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov .

Contact Us
For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov .

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Supervising Building Inspector Class Specification
Definition

Under general direction, supervises and participates in the work of a section of the Building Inspection Division of the Building and Safety Department, engaged in the inspection of buildings for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, ordinances and professional standards; provides information on City building and zoning codes, regulations, building plans processing, and related matters; serves as the Chief Building Inspector in the latter's absence.

Class Characteristics

This is the supervisory level in the Building Inspector classification series. Positions are characterized by the responsibility to supervise subordinate staff, to provide technical expertise, to respond to queries and resolve problems raised by staff and other clients, and to organize, direct and coordinate work. Work methodology is the responsibility of the employee within established policies, rules and/or regulations and is reviewed periodically to assure conformance and measure results. It is distinguished from the next higher classification of Chief Building Inspector by the latter's responsibility to plan, organize and manage the work of the division, and from the next lower classifications of Building Inspector and Building Inspector/Specialist, by the latter's responsibility to provide direct customer service through the performance of field inspections.

Essential Functions

• Supervises a staff engaged in field and office work necessary to the conduct of the City's building inspection program.
• Assigns work.
• Assists Building Inspectors and Building Inspector Specialists in code interpretations and the resolution of field and office problems.
• Participates in employee selection, evaluation, training, and addressing of performance issues.
• Performs complex and difficult building inspection work.
• Conducts special investigations and studies.
• Coordinates and audits special inspectors and contracted inspector performance.
• Utilizes computer for tracking projects, writing and general reports.
• Provides information to interested parties on the City's building inspection and code enforcement program including code provisions, procedures, required submittal and plan processing, and inspection schedules.
• Participates in the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Participates in the review and revision of inter- and intra- divisional operations processes and procedures, recommending changes as necessary.
• Participates in the development of and implements new/changed policies and procedures.
• Participates in meetings with architects, engineers, property owners, developers, contractors, City staff members, and others to discuss issues involving activities of the Building Inspection section.
• Coordinates section activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and related codes and regulations and the methods, materials, techniques, and practices employed in building design, construction, and inspection; the principles of supervision; civil engineering principles as they pertain to building construction; forms, permits, plans, and specifications used in a building inspection and code enforcement program; zoning code and sign ordinance and report writing.

Ability to: Plan, organize and supervise section activities; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds; resolve disputes concerning code requirements and effecting voluntary compliance; review construction plans and conduct field inspections of buildings including structure and electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: three years of building inspection work which involved the interpretation, application, and enforcement of building codes and regulations. Lead experience and project management experience is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Possession of ICC (formerly known as ICBO) Certification as a Combination Inspector or equivalent certification from a recognized agency is required within one year of date of hire. Failure to maintain this state-mandated certification will result in termination (Health and Safety Code, Sections 18965 through 18970). All positions in this classification require possession of, or ability to obtain by time of appointment and maintain during employment, a valid Class C California driver's license. Failure to possess or maintain the valid required license shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Rare = 66%

Sitting: Frequent
Walking: Occasional
Standing: Occasional
Bending (neck): Rare
Bending (waist): Rare
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare
Crawling: Rare
Jumping: Rare
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Rare
Twisting (waist): Rare
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare
Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional
Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare
Reach - above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Frequent
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required

Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Not required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required

Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required

Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required

Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, exposure to marked changes in temperature / humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, exposure to vibration, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: 5641
FLSA: Exempt
EEOC Code: 1
Barg. Unit: FAME
Probation: 12 months
Rev.: 01/06

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary

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