Building Engineering Inspector I
Company: County of Santa Barbara
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Building Engineering Inspector I Salary: $71,346.11 - $85,601.14
AnnuallyBuilding Engineering Inspector II Salary: $78,120.90 -
$93,868.22 Annually
Are you looking to learn and grow in the field of building
inspections? The County of Santa Barbara has the perfect
opportunity for you to expand your experience and gain knowledge as
a Building Engineering Inspector.
We are accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Building
Engineering Inspector I/II position located in Santa Barbara for
the Planning and Development Department. Although this position is
home-based in Santa Barbara, the incumbent will need to travel
throughout Santa Barbara County.
We are also accepting applications to establish an employment list
for future full-time, part-time and extra help (temporary) Building
Engineering Inspector I/II vacancies. Please select the locations
on your application you are willing to accept work for current and
future vacancies.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may
qualify for:
POSITION: Under direct supervision, learns and assists in building
and grading inspection, reviewing plans, and processing permits;
and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Building Engineering Inspector
I/II/III is a flexibly staffed series. Building Engineering
Inspector I is the entry-level class in which incumbents learn and
assist in building and grading inspection, reviewing of plans, and
other related permit processing work. Incumbents receive close
supervision and are expected to obtain sufficient knowledge and
proficiency to progress to the journey level.
Candidates may be hired into the I, II, or III level depending on
the qualifications of the candidate and the needs of the
department.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:
The ideal candidate at either level has a desire to learn and be a
team member; they are a committed, objective and self-starting
individual who will conduct related field inspections, and
therefore interact with members of the building trades and the
public every day. The qualified individual will apply local codes
in combination with the best practices in design and construction
to achieve safe and sustainable development projects. The Building
and Safety Division of the County provides an appealing workplace
where one can achieve professional growth while delivering
outstanding quality projects and customer service on a wide range
of projects that vary from simple to complex engineered custom
designs.
Examples of Duties
Employment Standards
NOTE: I.C.C. or DSA Certification in building inspection is
required within one year of appointment as a condition of continued
employment.
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C
Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. Incumbent
will be traveling throughout county sites.
Knowledge of: General building construction methods and materials;
the significance and purpose of design requirements; construction
plans; Uniform Building Codes; and basic arithmetic.
Ability to: Read and interpret building and grading plans and
specifications; learn, apply, and interpret building codes and
grading regulations; learn and apply methods and system of legal
enforcement and prosecution; learn to use personal computers; deal
effectively with the public to secure cooperation and maintain good
relationships; maintain objectivity and impartiality; and make
arithmetic calculations.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
NOTE: Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this
recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled
veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for
this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1)
honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge
from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and
confinement were for a disability incurred during active military
service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a
Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for
veterans with 30% or more disability.
To receive veteran's preference points, you must: (1) check the
Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form,
(2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources
Department on or before the closing date, and (3) pass all phases
of the examination process. The preference points will be added to
your final test score.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has
been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a
background check, which includes a conviction history check, and
satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a
post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must
satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each
step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check
spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection
Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required
deadlines.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed
to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified
individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation
during the application or selection process should contact the
recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of
needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical
Provider or a learning institution.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section
3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared
to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service.
Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by
law.
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and
sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion
everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County
believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in
policies, institutional practices, and systems. The County
recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed
to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx,
Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other
diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where
society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, health
care, housing, the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling
all people to participate and reach their full potential.
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion
and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to
build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the
communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer and will resolutely uphold federal and California state
laws and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's
mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future."
Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to
deliver our best to all our community members.
We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for
a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having
equitable access and opportunity.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Applications
must be received by 05/03/2024 at 4:59pm (PST). Applications and
job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at
Erin Kuhn, Employment Analyst II - erkuhn@countyofsb.org
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