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BUILDING INSPECTOR I
BUILDING INSPECTOR I
Monthly Salary Range $4,718 - $5,201
THE POSITION
The Contra Costa County Building Inspection Department currently has one (1) vacant, full-time, permanent Building Inspector I position. This is an excellent opportunity to enter County service and work in a responsible and challenging area. Building Inspector I is the first working level class in the field building inspection series. Positions in this class are located in the Property Conservation Division, where building and zoning code enforcement is the primary duty and may work in the Neighborhood Preservation Program in the Property Conservation Division. Incumbents of this position inspect building/structures being constructed, altered, or repaired to determine conformance with building codes, Title 24 and 25 requirements, approved plans, specifications, zoning laws and ordinances; prepare reports of deficiencies regarding structural stability and other related code items, and perform other related work as required.
This position will report to the Principal Building Inspector or the Chief, Property Conservation. Field training and direction is provided by either a Building Inspector II or a Senior Building Inspector. Building Inspectors work a 9-hour day with alternating Fridays off.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Incumbents in the Building Inspector I classification have the opportunity to promote by flexible staffing rather than examination to the classification of Building Inspector II ($5,644 - $6,222/month).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
License Required: Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.
Experience: Either 1) Three (3) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience as a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, HVAC/mechanical worker; licensed contractor; or as a Building Plan Checker II with Contra Costa County or 2) One (1) year as a building/grading inspector.
Substitution For Experience: Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Legacy Certification may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience and/or possession of a Statewide California Association of Code Enforcement Officials or California Association of Code Enforcement Certification may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years of experience or an Associate’s Degree in construction technology or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of experience under experience option 1) above.
SELECTION PROCESS
1- Application: A completed Contra Costa County application must be received or postmarked by Friday, March 9, 2007. Resumes are encouraged, but may not be substituted for the official application. Late applications will be disqualified. It is the applicant’s responsibility to allow adequate mail or delivery time. For your convenience, you may apply for this position online by visiting our website at www.cccounty.us/depart/hr, and locating the job announcement in the currently open job listing.
Official application forms may be obtained at the following locations by the final filing dates:
CCC Employment Office
651 Pine Street, 2nd Floor
Martinez California 94553-1292
2 - Written Examination: A written examination, consisting of multiple-choice questions, will be administered to all accepted candidates. Candidates must attain a rating of at least 70, which may be an adjusted score in the written examination process. (Weighted 100%)
The Human Resources Department may make changes to the examination steps noted above in accordance with Personnel Management Regulations and accepted practices.
OPEN ONLY – 2/12/07 BUILDING INSPECTOR I
Job Code: FAWB
For more information contact:
Contra Costa County Human Resources Department
651 Pine Street, 2nd Floor · Martinez, California 94553-1292
(925) 335-1701 · TTY or TDD (800) 735-2929
www.cccounty.us/depart/hr
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -- IT IS THE POLICY OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY NOT TO DISCRIMINATE BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY.
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