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Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
This position requires the selected candidate have permanent home residence located at least 50 miles from the assigned geographical location.
Under direction of the Codes and Standards Administrator l, the Senior Building Inspector (DR-ll) works as a lead inspector and assigned the most sensitive and complex field inspections and investigations. The DR-II trains, mentors, and guides multiple DR-Is. The incumbent is expected to schedule and conduct inspections relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws and regulations for assignments within a geographical area such as building construction industry, construction, sale, installation, occupancy of manufactured homes, commercial modular and recreational vehicles, and employee housing facilities for habitability, maintenance, use and occupancy, serving both the Spanish-speaking and non-Spanish speaking public and industry.
Spanish bilingual preferred.
Special Requirements:
- Most possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License
- Must be able to climb roofs, crawls on hands and knees under homes, climb ladders, bend, stoop, and walk and drive for extended periods of time.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE II, DIV CDS& STNDS (NON-PEACE OFFICER)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position DetailsJob Code #:
JC-403543
Position #(s):
401-830-8961-042
Working Title:
Senior Building Inspector - Spanish Bilingual
Classification:
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE II, DIV CDS& STNDS (NON-PEACE OFFICER)$6,459.00 - $8,024.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Riverside County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The mission of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is to promote safe, affordable homes and vibrant, inclusive, sustainable communities for all Californians. To learn more about HCD, please visit us at our website.
Department Website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
Confidentiality
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Employment Application (STD.678)
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Resume's or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 will not be considered.
HCD Disclosure Requirements
Selected candidates may be subject to rules imposed by a Conflict of Interest Code that apply to HCD employees, which may require filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 11/30/2023
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Housing & Community Development
Attn: Hiring Unit | JC 403543
P.O. Box 952050
Sacramento , CA 94252-2050
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Housing & Community Development
Hiring Unit | JC 403543
2020 W. El Camino Ave. (Lobby)
Sacramento , CA 95833
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable QualificationsIn addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Knowledge of CA Building Standards Code and HCD Regulations
- Experience with code enforcement or inspection
- Strong technical and construction background
- Ability to use good judgement
- Ability to work well with fellow employees and the general public and work independently
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel throughout the State during emergencies
- A working knowledge of personal computers and the MS Office program
- Experience in the Mobilehome industry is highly desirable, especially as an installer or alteration/repair contractor
- General construction experience, especially residential building
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Verbal and written Spanish bilingual skills
Benefits
HCD employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees' wages, hours, and conditions of employment.
Some added benefits HCD offers include: Flexible Work Hours, Telework Opportunities, Health, Dental & Vision Benefits, Paid Sick & Vacation, Retirement, Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 11 Paid Holidays, 401(k) & 457 plans, Military Leave, Student Loan Forgiveness, Long Term Care, Group Legal Services, and Reimbursement Accounts.
** HCD Headquarters is moving to a new location in the Summer of 2024, which is close to light rail and the Sacramento River waterfront!**
For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/
Hiring Unit Contact:
Hiring Unit | JC 403543
(000) -
Hiring@hcd.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Medical Management Unit
(000) -
Medical Management@hcd.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information
Click on the following link to complete a department recruitment survey: Recruitment Survey .
To become 'list eligible' for consideration, interested candidates must successfully pass a civil service exam.
You may apply and take the exam online at CalCareers .
If you're new to the state application process please visit 3 Steps to a State Job .
All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Applications that are submitted blank or with "see resume" in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted:
- "To" and "from" dates (month/day/year)
- Hours worked per week
- Private sector job titles
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Job duties performed
- State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles).
Background Investigation
For all hires effective January 1, 2024, HCD will conduct a pre-employment background check on new to HCD and returning to HCD candidates. HCD will consider qualified candidates with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if HCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
