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DEFINITION

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff performing difficult and complex professional, technical, and administrative support related to all programs and activities of the Budget Division, including overseeing, coordinating, and reviewing the production of the Authority’s operating and capital budgets; reviews, monitors, adjusts, and controls the ongoing operating and capital budgets after adoption; coordinates assigned activities with other Authority departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the public; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Director of Finance in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives administrative direction from the Director of Finance.  Exercises general and direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff. 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a mid-management classification that manages the production of the Authority’s operating and capital budgets.  The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day budgetary coordination and review.  Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility.  The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day activities and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Director of Finance in a variety of areas.  Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in coordinating divisional work with that of other departments, divisions, and outside agencies.  This class is distinguished from the Director of Finance in that the latter has overall responsibility for all financial services programs, including budgeting, accounting, and financial record keeping, and managing the Authority’s investment portfolio, and for developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy.

Classification requires the ability to comprehend long-term Authority goals and objectives and how each department's annual budget plan will fit into the overall goals and objectives; knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the financial administration of public agencies and requirements applicable to Authority operations; principles, practices, methods and techniques of public agency budgeting; principles and practices of business data processing particularly related to the processing of budgeting and financial information; principles and practices of sound business communication; knowledge of Authority administrative regulations, functions and associated financial management, budgeting and reporting issues.  

Classification requires the ability to operate a computer and spreadsheet software; analyze and make sound recommendations on complex financial data and operations; plan and evaluate financial programs and make sound recommendations for improvement; understand, interpret, explain and apply Authority, local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing financial reporting, recordkeeping and budgeting of revenues from multiple funding sources; perform complicated mathematical calculations and analysis; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive budget documents and other supporting written materials; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines; establish and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of Authority members, managers, officials of the County and other governmental organizations, investment brokers, employees and others encountered in the course of work.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

* Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division as well as the Authority’s operating and capital budget production process; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

* Responsible for the submission of the annual operating subsidy and utility expense level calculations to HUD.

* Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Director.

* Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends discipline to the Director.

* Meets and confers with department staff regarding interpretations of budgetary policies and procedures.

* Plans, manages, coordinates and participates in the annual Authority budget development process, including supervising and participating in development of preliminary and final budget documents, supporting exhibits and details, coordinating review of key policy issues and decisions with the Executive Director, Director of Finance, Authority department heads to ensure timely completion; meets with managers to forecast revenues for multiple Federal, State, and local funding sources.

* Evaluates quarterly budget-to-actual variance reports and supervises preparation of budget variance explanations for incorporation with financial reports to the Authority, including researching and working with section heads and other staff to resolve problems and discrepancies.

* Directs, coordinates, and participates in the mid-year budget analysis and revision process, including reconciling actual year-end carry-over revenues for multiple funding sources to budget, participating in formulating budget revisions for presentation to the Board.

* Advises managers on expense and revenue allocations to ensure compliance with funding source fiscal and program requirements, including serving as an intermediary in working with funding source officials to resolve financial management and compliance issues involving multiple projects and complex cost allocation formulae, preparing and submitting budget and contract amendments and requisitions for funds to funding sources.

* Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget.

* Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official databases and files.

* Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect Authority or divisional operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.

* Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on assigned programs and special projects to the Board.

* Serves as a liaison for the division with other Authority departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces; explains and interprets divisional programs, policies, and activities.

* Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of budgetary accounting, finance, and other types of public services as they relate to the area of assignment. 

* Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS  

Knowledge of: 

* Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation.

* Principles and practices of budget development and contract administration.

* Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.

* Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.

* Principles and practices of comprehensive program development, implementation, and management.

* Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

* Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, contract negotiations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures. 

* Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.

* English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. 

* Techniques for effectively representing the Authority in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

* Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Authority staff.

Ability to:

* Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for the department and assigned program areas.

* Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff; train staff in work procedures.

* Effectively administer a variety of programs and administrative activities.

* Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

* Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.

* Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.

* Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.

* Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner.

* Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.

* Effectively represent the division and the Authority in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.

* Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.

* Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

* Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.

* Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

* Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

* Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

* Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field and five (5) years of experience in accounting or finance, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.  

Licenses and Certifications:

* Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license by time of appointment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various Authority and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.  

AGENCY CORE PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES

The San Francisco Housing Authority, in alignment with the agency's strategic plan has established the following five (5) agency core performance competencies whereby all employees will be assessed as part of their annual evaluation.  These competencies identify behavior and stills that all employees are expected to demonstrate to carry out the mission and goals of the agency:

1. Communication
2. Planning & Organizing
3. Problem Solving
4. Professionalism
5. Integrity & Ethics

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are being accepted by email, mail or in person at the San Francisco Housing Authority's Human Resources Department.  Interested individuals should submit a SFHA Employment Application to the San Francisco Housing Authority at 1815 Egbert Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124.  Or email application to rodriguezn@sfha.org.  The employment application can be obtained at www.sfha.org.

Resumes may be attached to the application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed San Francisco Housing Authority employment application.

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION

Applicants may be required to submit verification of (proof) of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination or selection process. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Human Resources Department at (415) 715-3101. Persons requesting reasonable accommodations must do so within five (5) days after the invitation to the assessment process, to allow sufficient time to make arrangements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The SFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, political or religious affiliation, age, veteran status or disability in its employment practices or the provision of services.

Administers, enforces, and interprets the various codes regulating construction, use or occupancy of buildings and structures; performs building inspections and plan reviews; assists at the counter and over the phone with technical building inquiries; engages in extensive contact with developers, contractors, and homeowners, in the office and on project sites; and performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Residential Building Inspection Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) or attainment of certification within one year of hire.
• Two years of experience in any combination of plan checking, building code enforcement, inspection of varied residential facilities, and construction.
• Three years of experience in the building construction field as a journey level plumber, electrician, carpenter or related craftsperson.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

About the Town:

Incorporated in 1956, Los Altos Hills is a residential community of nine square miles with a population of 8,334. Town Hall is located on a 2.2 acre campus that is within walking distance of downtown Los Altos. The current Town Hall opened in 2005. An extensive pathway system comprised of about 85 miles of trails and off-road paths connects most of the community and provides a nice environment for walking, running or cycling.

The City of San Jacinto is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Water Distribution Operator I to perform semi-skilled duties involved in the maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of the water and wastewater distribution systems and facilities. This is the entry level position in the class series performing work in the maintenance, and repair of City water/sewer lines; troubleshooting and identifying water/sewer flow problems, instigating corrective actions, and preparing work orders and discrepancy reports. To perform maintenance, and repair incumbents use and operate equipment such as: jackhammers, compactors, pipe cutting equipment; boring tools, flow meters, front-end loaders, tractors, valve truck, meter reading cart, and non-commercial truck with or without a trailer. Other typical tasks performed are installing blacktop and concrete to streets and sidewalks when installations and utility repairs are complete; reading water meters; operating SCADA Systems, responding to emergency situations as necessary; respond to citizen complaints tactfully and promptly; and to perform related duties as assigned.

About the City of San Jacinto:

Founded in 1870, and incorporated on April 9, 1888, San Jacinto is one of the County's oldest communities with roots that stretch back to the earliest days of California. The current population is just under 48,000 in San Jacinto’s 26 square miles, with an average population age of 31.6 years old.

San Jacinto is experiencing a revitalization in a variety of development projects, road and drainage improvements, and is growing at its fastest pace in well over 10 years. The community is excited about the new economic development inside the City spurred by the development of the new 480,000 square foot Soboba Casino Resort, new retail establishments (Aldi Grocery, Starbucks Drive Thru, Wienerschnitzel Restaurant and Sonic Drive In, among others to come) and over 200 new homes permitted this calendar year.

The City is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker who is committed to the profession and demonstrates potential to perform work at the journey level. This position 
includes work performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work repairing, maintaining and monitoring the city facilities, equipment and systems.

The Facilities Maintenance Worker tasks are typically of moderate to high difficulty in complexity. Incumbents are expected to work independently, only receiving direction and supervision on more difficult assignments. Work may involve oversight of individual and/or small crew and/or contractors on specific assignments.

See job description for detailed information on physical and other requirements.

SALARY

The current salary range for this position is $4,204 – $5,760 per month; 37.5 hour/week, benefitted position.

Definition

Performs a wide variety of paraprofessional, technical and clerical tasks to support duties at the Town's Permit and Welcome Center (“one stop shop”); responds to customer visits, phone calls and inquiries regarding all Development Services permits and applications, permit status, plan check and plan review (by all Development Services Divisions), and field inspections; accepts and reviews plans or applications for inclusion of required information with State and local codes and regulations, and input pertinent information into an automated permitting system; and supports other administrative related tasks. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision from Senior Development Services Technician or Chief Building Official.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists the general public at the Permit & Welcome Center, by phone, email or via the electronic permitting system regarding all permitting requirements, plan check and plan review process, permit filing procedures and processing, and permit status.
• Reviews plans for completeness and for conformance with ordinances and Development Services standards, policies and guidelines.
• Reviews plans for conditions of prior approval and tracks plan check timelines.
• Routes plans to other Town departments, divisions, and outside agencies for review.
• Creates and maintains informational flyers and brochures.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Advise and assist the public on routine matters related to all permitting procedures, zoning regulations, business licenses, encroachment permits and public records.
• Review all applications and drawings for compliance with zoning requirements and other ordinances and determine the need for approval by other agencies.
• Confer with property owners regarding the feasibility of an application.
• Receive applications, check for completeness, enter computer data, calculate permits fees, issue receipts, log and route necessary plans for plan checking.
• Calculate and assess impact fees for other outside agencies.
• Process business license applications. 
• Research public records requests forms for all departments and furnish information to the public.
• Receive and account for daily monies received for all counter transactions.
• Maintain utility meter release log and notify utility company for service releases.
• Sort and distribute all incoming & outgoing mail town wide, maintain postage machine and account.
• Maintain filing systems and data entry for permitting processes and software.
• Receive and route daily phone calls from the public for the organization.
• Preform basic fee calculations using construction valuation table and calculating floor areas.
• Perform minor over the counter plan reviews.

OTHER DUTIES

     QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Understanding of Municipal Permit Center procedures and guidelines;
• Ability to read and scale construction drawings to determine feasibility to initiate the plan check and plan review process;
• Understanding of planning entitlements, engineering and transportation application processes;
• Knowledge of processes utilized to issue building permits;
• Ability to read a variety of land use, topographic, parcel, and zoning maps;
• Experience and competency in data processing systems including Microsoft application suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), permitting systems (EnerGov), Metro Scan, Laser Fiche and geographic information systems;
• Operate assigned office equipment and machines, including mail postage machine, copier and fax machines, etc.
• Ability to disseminate zoning codes and simple building codes to the public at the Permit Center and on the telephone.

Ability to:

• Understand the organization and operations of the Town and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities;
• Principles and practices of quality customer service, including the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals in a tactful and effective manner;
• Appropriate usage of the English language in both oral and written form and with minimum supervision,
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and/or stand at a Permit Center for long periods of time;
• Intermittently twist and reach office equipment;
• Write and use keyboard to communicate through written means;
• Organize duties and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines;
• Establish and maintain complex and extensive records and files;
• Ability to accurately perform moderate arithmetic computations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Candidates must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.

Experience:

Two years of related experience involving extensive public contact with at least one year of experience in the processing and issuance of building permits and/or planning permits.

Work environment:

Works indoors, outdoors (infrequently), exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces (infrequently), using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.  Lift and/or move plans of various size and weight

Education:

Graduation from high school or its equivalent and a minimum of 2 years paid experience performing typical tasks of this position; or completion of two years college with emphasis in building, planning, engineering, architecture, or related field and six months work experience in related field.  Possess or obtain within one (1) year of employment, an ICC certificate as a Permit Technician.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Certification as an ICC Permit Technician is desirable.

Updated: June 2018

Please click the links below for complete details regarding this recruitment.

The City of Milpitas is seeking a temporary contracted Building Inspector for a minimum of 1 year to inspect routine and complex building systems to assure compliance.

The Temporary Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting routine and complex structural building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair to assure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances and regulations; and assisting in the review of building plans and specifications to determine compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Supervision Received and Exercised - The Temporary Building Inspector receives general supervision from the Senior Building Inspector and/or the Senior Housing & Neighborhood Preservation Specialist. This position may exercise technical or functional supervision over new building inspection staff.

Examples of Duties - duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

·          Complete and maintain a variety of records on a computer, prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence.

·          Conduct inspections to determine compliance with California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy and Green Building Codes pertinent provisions of County health and environmental ordinances.

·          Create and revise housing rehabilitation project work estimates; participate in contractor’s bid process and bid review.

·          Oversee and monitor rehabilitation projects to ensure that work is properly performed and to ensure that no substandard materials are used in accordance with HUD requirements.

·          Confer with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public.

·          Inspect foundation, cement, framing, plastering, and a large variety of other complex and routine structural building system elements such as stell, concrete, masonary, wood and other structural member factors.

·          Examine grade, quality, and treatment of lumber, cement, lath, wire, and composition.

·          Inspect air conditioning, plumbing, and routine electrical systems.

·          Assure proper and safe installations of routine electrical systems.

·          Perform field review of plans and specifications.

·          Apply proper inspection techniques to examine the quality of work and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.

Knowledge and Abilities

The candidate would have knowledge of:

·         Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically the California

·         Building Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, Green Building Code and Milpitas Municipal Code.

·         Principles and techniques of building inspection work.

·         Construction contracts and requirements.

·         HUD regulations related to housing rehabilitation.

·         Lead-based paint.

·         A variety of zoning, general land use, and related City codes.

·         Building and related codes including zoning ordinances and other City codes and regulations.

·         Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction.

And ability to:

·         Advise on standards of construction methods and requirements.

·         Prepare and revise project cost estimates and reports.

·         Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with homeowners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, City staff and the general public.

·         Apply City codes and policies regarding zoning and other regulations to field situations.

·         Work independently without supervision.

·         Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.

·         Use Windows, Excel, and Word computer programs.

·         Keep abreast of current construction standards, codes, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications     

Experience:  Five (5) years of responsible experience in the journey level trades or as a contractor in a variety of building construction activities, including three years minimum experience as a building inspector.

    Education:    Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

License and Certificates:   

-       Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License.

-      Certification as a Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Inspector by the ICC. Additional ICC Certifications are highly desirable.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Typically, work is performed at construction sites and in an office environment; exposure to outdoor elements; extensive use of the telephone and radio; repetitive keyboarding on a computer; ability to walk on uneven ground; reach (including overhead); squat, bend, lift, crawl, and climb; push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds; drive daily to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas; ability to work safely in a hard-hat construction zone is essential; exposure to construction-related chemicals and products; may be required to crawl in confined spaces.

Selection Process

Applicants whose qualifications best meet our current needs will be invited to participate in the selection process that may consist of an assessment of the candidate’s written skills, computer skills, and an oral board interview.  Candidates who successfully pass the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list.  All candidates will be advised of their status once a finalist has been selected.

To Apply 

Only online applications via CalOpps will be accepted. Visit the City of Milpitas website at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov or www.calopps.org to apply. Copies of required certificates (if applicable), must be scanned into one document, along with a resume, and attached to your application by the filing date.

A complete job description is available on the City of Milpitas website:  www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov (under Employment, Job Specs) or from Human Resources - (408) 586-3090.

The City reserves the right to close or re-open the recruitment at any time. Incomplete and/or inaccurate application materials may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Benefits

 This is a temporary, benefited position.  For further information about benefits please visit http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Temporary-Employee-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf or call our Human Resources Office at (408)586-3090.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer.  Reasonable accommodation in the application, examination, and selection process will be made upon request to Human Resources at (408) 586-3090.

The information contained in this announcement does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and these provisions are subject to change.

The Geotechnical Section of Planning and Building Department in San Mateo County is looking for college interns to join the data digitization project that is going to be launched in June. With increased capacity of the County's cloud services, as well as enhanced IT security capability, Planning and Building Department is moving towards providing online services to the public in the county.

Historical documents research is one of the services that the Geotechnical Section provides to the public. Currently, all the documents are stored physically, in the forms of paper copies, microfilms, and discs. The decentralized storage adds effort to locating the physical copies. In addition, it is difficult to control the extent of public access to the current documents.

Moreover, valuable data in the historical documents are underutilized. Most of the documents include soil boring logs, trench logs, geologic hazard evaluations, as well as foundation and retaining wall design recommendations. Collecting, analyzing, and visualizing such data will improve the county's planning and building permit policies, will facilitate local professional's services, and will collectively strengthen local residents' knowledge on potential geologic hazard prevention, increasing the county's resilience.

Job duties:

By the end of the three-month internship, the intern will be able to gain work experience in the dynamic government environment, project administration, and organization skills. S/he is also going to able to develop interests in data analysis, geologic engineering, geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, and GIS. This valuable intern experience could help him/her to advance his/her current study and launch future career.

Qualifications:

Sophomore in college and above, self-motivated, attention to details. Geology, Geotechnical, Civil, and Data Analysis majors preferred, other STEM majors acceptable.

Required Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Tool Set, especially in EXCEL.

Desired Skills: Knowledge in local geology, foundation engineering, and soil mechanics; experience in programming, web design, and data visualization.

Knowledge Benefits: local geology, geotechnical engineering practice, coastal geomorphic development, data management and analysis.

Skill benefits: communication, project administration, data analysis, organization skills.

Full time 3-4 months
24- 40 hours/week
Expected Tentative Starting Date: Monday, July 12, 2018

*Please note applications are not accepted on Calopps. Click on the job announcement URL below to apply at the agencies website. 

The Department is currently recruiting to fill multiple Building Inspector Combination (BIC) positions in the Building Inspection Division. A Building Inspector Combination reviews plans, issues permits, and performs field inspections for a variety of buildings and structures being constructed, altered or repaired to ensure compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes and related Federal, State and local regulations. Specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the Department.
 
The ideal candidates will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and a supreme work ethic.  These positions require excellent judgment, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility and written and verbal communications skills. 
 
All new BIC employees will go through our Combination Building Inspection Academy. All inspectors are assigned as specialty inspectors in Building, Electrical, or Plumbing/Mechanical in addition to combination responsibilities. Combination Building Inspection Academy is provided to new employees at all levels of experience. Candidates with approved certifications and experience may be appointed at the higher classifications. We strongly encourage candidates with construction trade experience to apply.
 
 
Typical duties for this position include but are not limited to:
 
-Conducts inspections of residential, industrial, commercial and manufacturing facilities as assigned by Chief Building Official or designee 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
 
-Investigates 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.
 
-Provides technical assistance for development of codes and policies.
 
-Generates written reports and enforcement orders which include noting deficiencies in standards and submitting final documentation.
 
-Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with codes which includes assisting in projects in complying with regulations, prioritizing deficiencies, and preparing timetables.
 
-Provides technical support for agencies and the public which includes inputting data into system for general public access.
 
-Meets with architects, engineers, City officials, and building contractors to discuss construction projects.
 
-Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
 
 
This classification requires a yearly filing of a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests disclosure of outside interests and investments.
 
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.
 
Applicants who have applied in the past for Building Inspector Combination must apply to this current recruitment, if still interested, to be considered.
 

COMPETENCIES
 
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:
 
Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations
 
Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
 
Conflict Management - uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of audience.
 
Customer Service – Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
 
Decision Making/Problem Solving - identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
 
Flexibility - makes 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 - completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
 
Team Work & Interpersonal Skills – develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills