Senior Building Inspector

Under the general supervision of the Planning and Building Director, the Senior Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable building codes and regulations. This role involves conducting non-structural plan checks, investigating complaints, providing technical guidance to contractors and property owners, coordinating with external agencies, and assisting at the building counter. The position requires a high level of independence and discretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform the inspections of residential and commercial buildings and structures to determine compliance with the structural, mechanical,plumbing, electrical, and housing codes and approved plans; review plans and applications for building permits and issue certificates of occupancy.

•Perform building plan reviews of construction documents for permit applications and plans as needed in coordination with staff.

•Prepare detailed inspection reports and notices for corrections or violations as required, and input data into the permit system software for the tracking of the building permit process.

•Administer construction time limit regulations and conduct resale inspections.

•Ensure consistent application of codes and regulations, including the time limit of construction program.

•Interpret and enforce building codes during inspections of construction, alterations, and repairs.

•Offer technical support and code clarification to stakeholders.

•Issue enforcement actions such as Stop Work orders or citations for noncompliance.

•Maintain detailed records and reports.

•Coordinate inspection division operations.

•Analyze and review construction documents.

•Communicate effectively and maintain positive relationships, even in conflict situations.

•Use relevant software and stay current with industry standards.

•Performs work as a designated Disaster Service Worker in accordance with California state law during times of emergency.

Knowledge and Skills:
•In-depth application of principles and practices of the adopted Building, Plumbing, Mechanical,Electrical Codes, and pertinent state, county,and city codes and ordinances.

•Familiarity with construction methods, materials,and inspection techniques.

•Working knowledge of organizational administration, personnel management, and construction-related trades and agencies.

•Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.•Principles of structural design, engineering math,and soil engineering.•Computer applications (Microsoft Office, Adobe,Permitting software like TRAKiT).

Experience:
•Minimum of five years in building inspection and plan review with increasing responsibility,including supervisory or lead roles.

Licenses/Certifications:
•Certification as a Building or Combination Inspector and Plans Examiner by the International Code Council (ICC) with the ability to obtain and renew additional ICC Building Inspector certifications relevant to duties as a condition of continued employment.

•This position requires the possession of a valid California driver’s license to be maintained during employment.

HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are invited to apply by submitting the following:
•Cover letter
•Resume with the month/year of employment
•Town of Ross Employment Application found HERE.
Submit application materials via email to cmartel@townofrossca.gov.

Open until filled.
The Town of Ross is an equal opportunity employer.
Please contact Town Clerk if you have questions about the position or the recruitment process at 415.453.1453, ext. 105.

WORKING CONDITIONS
•Field and office environments with exposure to weather and construction sites.
•Physical requirements include walking on uneven ground, lifting up to 50 lbs., and maneuvering in confined spaces.
•Daily driving within the Town of Ross and use of safety equipment in active construction zones.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
•Salary range $118,944 to $137,700 annually

•CalPERS Retirement - 2% at 60 for Classic employees; 2% at 62 for those new to CalPERS

•Cafeteria Plan contribution to cover the cost of Kaiser

•Dental Care

•13 Paid Holidays

•Phone reimbursement up to $60/month

•Vacation, Sick Leave•Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Town of Ross

• 4154531453