Building Inspection Supervisor

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Building Inspection Supervisor to fill one (1) vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, the Building Inspection Supervisor is to assign, review and participate in the enforcement of City building and housing regulations; to perform inspections, review plans and support the building permit counter operation; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Attends meetings with the general public, design professionals, contractors, developers and other City staff and officials or outside agencies.
• Confer with and give information to owners, contractors, architects, engineers, etc. regarding inspections, building codes, and means and methods of construction.
• Review plans and specifications for proposed construction projects.
• Prepares enforcement correspondence and technical inspection reports.
• Prepares, organizes and presents training materials for the inspection process.
• Interprets building codes, standards and related ordinances.
• Assists with inspection reporting, statistics, inspection handouts, technical guidelines and related information as needed.
• Coordinates the support of the permit counter operation through the assignment of BUILDING INSPECTION staff.
• Oversees the use and maintenance of inspector vehicles and related mobile equipment.
• Researches new construction methods, technologies and materials.
• Performs complex inspection assignments and other inspections as needed.
• Oversees the completion and accuracy of assignments by the building inspectors and enforces policies and procedures.
• Responds to complaints regarding the violation of City building codes, ordinances and other related standards.
• Coordinates and assigns BUILDING INSPECTIONs and related activities.
• Coordinates inspection activities with other City Departments, Divisions and Sections and with outside agencies as needed.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinate inspectors.
• Assists with special projects and assignments and provides support to the Assistant Building Official and Building Official.
• Trains and evaluates subordinate building inspectors with the proper use and operation of inspection technology, including but not limited to; mobile inspection applications, related equipment, computers and permit tracking software.
• Coordinates the response of building inspectors and performs inspections when building related emergencies arise.
• Trains subordinate building inspectors in accordance with disaster preparedness and response policies and procedures.

Education:High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or a closely related field may substitute for two years of the required general experience.

Experience: Four years of progressive combination BUILDING INSPECTION experience performing residential, multi-family and commercial inspections for a public agency, including at least one year of supervisory experience overseeing the BUILDING INSPECTIONs process, or a closely related field.
Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Possession of an Inspector's Certificate as a Combination Inspector from the International Code Council (ICC).

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of the CASp (Certified Access Specialist) certification from the State of California, Division of the State Architect

Selection Process

1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
PLEASE NOTE: THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW AN APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENT. FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide). (Download PDF reader)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. Employment Type: Full-time