BUILDING INSPECTOR jobs in Salinas, CA

1. Makes field inspections of industrial, commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to assure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of the City, County, State and Federal agencies
2. Inspects foundation, concrete work, framing, plastering and a large variety of routine structural building system elements such as checking stud, joist, rafter spacing and other structural member factors; examines grade, quality, and treatment of lumber, concrete work, lath, wire and composition
3. May conduct plumbing, electrical or mechanical inspections as needed
4. Assures proper and safe installations of routine building systems
5. Coordinates inspection activities with other City departments
6. Makes field review of plans and specifications; approves inspections or indicates necessary corrective action; prepares reports of inspections or work completed
7. Assists in the conduct of code enforcement inspection work as assigned
8. Ascertains conformance to California Building Code and pertinent provisions of State and local ordinances and laws  
9. Assists architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the clarification of codes and ordinances; may issue permit as required
10. May assist plan-checking staff on routine engineering and architectural plan review
11. Completes and maintains a variety of records, reports, documents, and correspondence related to field inspections
12. Investigates complaints and code violations; inspects foundation, concrete work, framing, plastering and a large variety of complex structural building system elements
13. Assures proper and safe installations of complex building systems
14. Promotes and maintains safety in the workplace
15. Performs related duties as assigned 

• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction
• Building related Codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically, the California Building Code
• Principles and techniques of building inspection work
• Proper inspection techniques to examine the quality of work and materials, and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices
• A variety of zoning, general land use and related City codes
• Building and related codes including City codes and regulations

• Determine that construction systems conform to City Code requirements
• Read and interpret building plans, specifications, and building codes
• Advise on standard construction methods and requirements
• Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately
• Maintain cooperative working relations with builders, contractors, and the general public
• Apply City codes and policies regarding zoning and other regulations to field situations
• Work independently without supervision
• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact

Experience: Two years of experience as a Building Inspector, including experience conducting inspections for a public agency.

Licenses and Certifications: A valid California Driver’s License. Certification as a Building Inspector by the International Code Council or equivalent. Certificate must be kept current during the course of employment.