Inspector

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Monterey is recruiting for an Inspector. This is a full-time position assigned to the Building & Safety Division of the Community Development Department.

ABOUT THE CITY OF MONTEREY

Nestled along California's Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City of Monterey is a full-service city that provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

WHY WORK FOR US?

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more! Application Process A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard on-line City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process. The subsequent selection process may include a written test/written exercise, performance exercise, panel interview, and a final departmental interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check. Depending on the position, as a condition of employment, the selected candidate may also be required to pass a physical exam including a drug screen and a federal background check to gain access to military and police facilities and systems. Positions that require work on a military installation will involve job duties performed on-site and therefore require passing a background check conducted by the Department of Defense (DoD). Candidates who successfully progress through all phases of this recruitment process will be placed on an eligible list. The eligible list is active for 12 months and may be used to fill additional positions including lower-level positions, regular part-time, and part-time temporary seasonal, determined to have similar duties and requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Monterey provides outstanding services to the public and is deeply committed to a community and workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including underrepresented minorities that contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. The City of Monterey does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group of class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Summary:

Under direction, to inspect buildings, structures, street improvements and utility connections to see that construction or alteration work is being done according to approved plan and in accordance with the provisions of building codes and City ordinances; and to do related work as required. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Checks plans and consults with architects, developers and builders to ensure that proposed construction meets building, fire, and all federal, state, and local code requirements; inspects buildings and similar structures to see that construction, alterations, fire protection systems or maintenance work complies with provision of the building and fire codes and ordinances; checks to see that buildings are being constructed in a safe manner and in accordance with approved plans and specifications; checks the quality of materials and the methods of construction for all wood framing, concrete materials, steel erection, lathing, plastering and other construction work to verify that the installation is in accordance with City code and industry standards; may inspect the methods and materials used in the construction of streets openings, sewer repairs, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and storm drains; makes inspections of existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions and for the residential inspection ordinances; makes investigations to enforce the zoning ordinance; issues permits and collects fees; issues abatement notices; gives information to builders and others regarding requirements of building and fire codes and ordinances; approves certificates of final inspection; coordinates with other City departments. Inspects and verifies installation of street openings for utility connections, sidewalk and driveway approach construction and utility connections. Employment Standards Experience and Education Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Four (4) years of responsible experience in the building trade construction or building inspection fields, preferably with journey-level status in any related trade. Possession of certification as an Inspector from the ICC at time of application is desirable, but not required.

Education:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school. License and/ or Certifications Must possess a valid California Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment. Possession of a valid certification from the International Codes Council (ICC) as a Certified Inspector and in one of the following: plumbing, mechanical, electrical certification is required within one year of employment.

Knowledge of:

Building construction methods and materials; state and local laws relating to construction.

Ability to:

Read and interpret building plans and specifications and to enforce their application in building construction; maintain physical condition appropriate to performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; work at a centralized public counter and work with a diverse group of people; use computer hardware and software for an automated permitting and inspection system; prepare clear written reports; deal effectively with and secure the cooperation of persons connected with the building trades.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All City of Monterey employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.