Building Inspector I/Ii

Opening Date: December 19, 2023

Closing Date: January 9, 2024

This recruitment is to fill an immediate need in the Building Division and to establish a list for possible future vacancies.

WHO WE ARE
The City of Santa Maria is a full-service City with a City Council/City Manager form of government with over 700 employees, and serves approximately 108,000 constituents. The City of Santa Maria is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The City has a harmonious balance of maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America City by the National Civic League and offers reasonably priced housing, community festivals, quality schools, and is in close proximity to beaches, cultural arts, a local airport, wineries, and higher education institutions.

WHAT WE DO
The Building Division of the Community Development Department is responsible for monitoring construction activity, and to determine that any ongoing construction project has the required permits and conforms to the approved plans, and any conditions of approval.

Under the general direction of assigned supervisor, a Building Inspector I/II inspects buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration, and repair. The Building Inspector II performs the entire range of field inspection work requiring a complete knowledge of building inspection principles and practices. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification series, but may act as lead worker for temporarily assigned employees, or special projects. This classification may be flexibly staffed at the discretion of the Department Director.

The Building Inspector position is an Individual Contributor role that provides the last line of defense to ensure all structures are code compliant. Their role enables the public to build with life and safety in mind so that Santa Maria residents feel safe and enjoy peace of mind while occupying buildings in the city.

Job Description: Building Inspector I/II
Appointment at the appropriate level will depend upon qualifications and experience.
Building Inspector I: $2,397.38 - $2,914.03
Building Inspector II: $2,643.73 - $3,213.48
Required Submittals:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

• Building Inspector I
  • Ideally, three years of experience in the building construction or inspection fields, or
  • ICBO/ICC Building Inspector Certification and 18 months of related experience in the building construction or inspection field; and
  • Graduation from high school.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
  • Certification: ability to obtain and obtain within one year: Building Inspection Certification issued by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) or International Code Council (ICC), is required within one year of appointment.
• Building Inspector II
  • Ideally, and in in addition to the above requirements, experience and/or training equivalent to two years of responsible experience at the Building Inspector I level; and
  • Graduation from high school.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
  • Certification Upon hire: ICC Building Inspection Certification and any 3 (three) additional Certifications in Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical fields issued by ICC or IAPMO.
• Current technical/professional knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, such as:
  • Building, Housing, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, mobile home codes, State energy and disabled access regulations, etc.
  • Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
  • Use computer and other office equipment effectively.

Individual Contributor:

Incumbents should have a solid foundation of the following core competencies identified by the organization to be essential and listed in order of importance (click the hyper link to see the full definition Individual Contributor Competencies):

• Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented, share resources, respond to requests, and support a spirit of cooperative effort.
• Customer Orientation - Effective performers are in touch with community needs and review the organization through the eyes of Santa Maria residents. They go out of their way to anticipate needs.
• Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly, take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
• Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success.
• Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They do not wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.
• Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances, and demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation.
• Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, public works, planning, information technology, human resources, etc.), and remain current in their area of expertise.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.
• Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge, are curious, learn quickly, and use new information effectively.
• Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and are ambitious and passionate about their role. They have stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace.

The completed electronic application packet will include the online application and electronic attachments of a cover letter and resume. If a cover letter & resume are not attached your application will be considered incomplete.
The most qualified candidates will be selected to appear before a panel for an oral interview. Those applicants invited to interview will be notified electronically at the email address provided through the application process. Applicants are encouraged to verify the accuracy of the email address provided and to allow their inbox to receive emails regarding this recruitment. A tentative oral interview date has been scheduled for January 18, 2024. The oral board will recommend a limited number of candidates to the eligibility list from which the new Building Inspector I/II may be selected. The list may also be used to fill future Building Inspector I/II vacancies.
Prior to an offer of employment, applicants must pass a thorough background check to the satisfaction of the City.
If you have further job-related questions, please contact staff in the HR Division at 805-925-0951 x2203. If you are experiencing any technical (computer related) difficulties, please call the NEOGOV help line for technical assistance at 1-855-524-5627. Employment Type: Full-Time