Position Highlights
Dynamic Range of Duties: Great mix of field and office work.
Big Impact: Contribute to the development of our community.
Professional Development: Work alongside a team of highly skilled inspectors.
The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for a Combination Building Inspector I/II!
This position may be filled as Combination Building Inspector I ($36.0157 - $48.2645 per hour) or Combination Building Inspector II ($39.7935 - $53.3271 per hour), depending on candidate experience and qualifications.
The Combination Building Inspector I/II plays a crucial role in protecting public health, safety, and welfare by reviewing construction projects to ensure compliance with minimum standards. Their inspections cover not only the structural stability of buildings but also key safety aspects such as fire protection, life-safety features, energy efficiency, and the proper functioning of plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.
The Combination Building Inspector must possess excellent customer service and communication skills, be self-motivated, exercise discretion and independent judgment, and project a very professional image through in-person, phone, and e-mail interactions at all times. Additionally, this position will plan check in specialized areas such as plumbing, mechanical and electrical.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts inspection work to enforce building, fire and life safety, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, energy, accessibility, and other related codes and regulations that govern the construction, alteration, repair, and use of buildings and structures.
Reads and interprets plans and specifications for inspection on commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Performs pre-construction inspections on complex permits to get familiarized with the project milestones and establish communication channels with the contractor and the design team.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs and projects to the inspector supervisor and the inspection team.
Ensures a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports the department and City’s mission, objectives, and values.
Confers and coordinates with, and provides information and assistance to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, builders, and the general public in the field and office; explains and interprets applicable codes, ordinances, and zoning regulations.
