Job Description

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. 

The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure,  maintaining City facilities and fleet assets,  facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

The Department of  Public Works  is recruiting to fill  one (1) Building Inspector - Electrical Specialty , Combination Certified I/II/II I /Senior position within the  Engineering Services Division, Code Inspection Section .

Salary range(s) for this classification is /are: 

Building Inspector Combination Certified I : $113,022.00 - $137,329.92

Building Inspector Combination Certified I I : $116,057.76 - $141,457.68

Building Inspector Combination Certified I II : $120,709.68 - $147,048.72

Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: $136,849.44 - $166,813.92

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be  determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Building Inspector Combination Certified I/II/III/Senior  position will be  located subject to business need. This position will provide inspection support at a variety of City of San Jos é facilities, including the A irport, Regional Wastewater Facility and Central Service Yard.

Key responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct inspections of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and facilities to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and contract agreements which  includes: setting up inspection schedules; gathering information and evidence; and, ensuring conformance to plans, specifications, and safety regulations.  

• Investigate building, construction, and land use changes in the field  by: gathering factual data to  ascertain present use of land and location of structures; conducting background investigations and research; and, preparing reports to use as evidence.  

• Provide technical  assistance for development of codes and policies.  

• Generate written reports and enforcement orders which includes noting deficiencies in standards and  submitting final documentation.  

• Review plans and specifications for compliance with codes which includes assisting in projects in  complying with regulations, prioritizing deficiencies, and preparing timetables.  

• Provide technical support for agencies and the public  which includes inputting data into system for  general public access.  

• Meet with architects, engineers, City officials, and building contractors to discuss construction projects.  

• Perform   other duties of a similar nature or level.  

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for  additional opportunities that may  utilize the applicants from this recruitment.  

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience: 

Building Inspector Combination Certified I :  F our (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience, or two (2) years of inspection experience for a public agency and two (2) years of construction related experience equivalent to the above.

Building Inspector Combination Certified I I :  F our (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND one (1) year of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2)  additional years of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience.

Building Inspector Combination Certified I II :  F our (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND two (2) years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2)  additional years of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience.

Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior:  F our (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND three (3) years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2)  additional years of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience.  

Acceptable Substitution :  Closely related college level courses such as classes in construction, architecture, fire protection and engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required contractor or journey level construction experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2)  years.  

Licens ing/Certification Requirements  

• Valid California Driver’s License.  

• Building Inspector Combination Certified I:  Possess and maintain valid commercial certification issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee’s specialty area.  

• Building Inspector Combination Certified II:  Possess and maintain valid  commercial  certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee’s specialty trade and in  one (1)  additional commercial specialty  trade.  

• Building Inspector Combination Certified III:  Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee’s specialty trade and in two (2)  additional commercial specialty  trades.  

• Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior:  Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee’s specialty trade and in three (3) additional commercial specialty trades either through maintaining individual certifications, or through maintaining a Commercial Combination Inspector certificate which represents commercial certifications in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical OR in two (2) additional commercial specialty trades and one other certification such as Plan Review or CAS P .  

Form 700:  This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Background Investigation Process: Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process.  

The ideal candidate will  possess the following competencies, as  demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:  

Job Expertise -  D emonstrates knowledge of and skill  in:  

• Applicable construction laws, rules, codes, and  regulations;  

• Inspection  practices;  

• Judicial procedures and  practices;  

• Public administration  principles;  

• Basic building  principles;  

• Basic plumbing  principles;  

• Basic mechanical  principles;  

• Basic electrical  principles;  

• Basic construction  principles;  

• Safety  principles;  

• Using electrical or mechanical measuring  tools;  

• Performing  inspections;  

• Reading and interpreting technical documents, plans, ordinances and  blueprints;  

• Operating photographic and video equipment to document  evidence;  

• Preparing sketches and  drawings.  

Communication Skills -  C ommunicates and listens effectively and responds in  a timely , effective,  positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are  accurate , complete, current; well- organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form.  

Conflict Management -  U ses  appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.  

Customer Service -  A pproaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view;  demonstrates the ability to  anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in  a timely ,  accurate ,  respectful and friendly manner.

Decision Making/Problem Solving -  I dentifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing  appropriate solutions ; ability to use good judgment, make ethical decisions and work with City policy; approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue;  determines the significance of problem(s); collects information.

Flexibility -  M akes effective decisions and achieves desired results  in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes,  timeframes , performance expectations, organizational culture, or work  environment.  

Reliability -  C ompletes quality work assignments in  a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and  maintains confidentiality as  appropriate .  

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills -  D emonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others  accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be  deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to  proceed in the selection process.  Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interview s.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the  selection or hiring processes, please contact Diana Gonzalez at  diana.gonzalez@sanjoseca.gov . 

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