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About UsAt the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. The mission of the Community Development Department is to assist the public in managing the development of the community in order to protect and preserve the quality of life, promote a sound economic base and appropriate design, and ensure safe construction, all in balance with the constraints of the City's environment and resources.The PositionsThe City of Santa Barbara seeks to fill TWO (2) vacancies for the Senior Building Inspector Specialty position in the Community Development Department.Positions DetailsThere are two specialty positions: Senior Building Inspector Specialty-Accessibility and Senior Building Inspector Specialty-Plumbing/Mechanical. Both positions are responsible for handling related inspections and plan checks, serving as a source of information for staff and the public, and requiring knowledge of general building inspections. Each position leads, oversees, and participates in the complex and difficult work of staff performing technical building inspections and plan examinations, enforcing compliance with building codes, regulations, and ordinances.Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis is the most advanced class in the Building Inspector series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes by the level of responsibility, complexity of duties, and ability to represent the City positively. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible duties, coordinating and overseeing the work of other staff, and performing the most complex tasks in building inspections and plan examinations. Full training in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility is required.Knowledge ofOperations, services, and activities of a comprehensive building inspection program.Principles of lead supervision and training.Methods and techniques of building inspection.Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.Complex principles and techniques of building inspection and plans examination work.Principle of structural design and engineering mathematics.Major types of building construction, materials and methods.Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial and residential buildings.Additional knowledge in other fields is a plus.The Senior Building Inspector Specialty – Accessibility shall be knowledgeable in all Title 24 codes, with in-depth comprehension and expertise in CBC 11-A and 11-B, and associated background knowledge (ADA, FHA, history of enforceable dates, etc.).The Senior Building Inspector Specialty – Plumbing/Mechanical shall be knowledgeable in all Title 24 codes, with in-depth comprehension and expertise in the Plumbing, Mechanical, and Energy codes.Ability toLead, coordinate and review the work of staff in the work assigned.Independently perform the most difficult building inspections.Interpret, explain, and enforce Department policies and procedures.Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.Prepare clear and concise reports.Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.Read and interpret complex building plans, specifications and building codes.Determine if construction systems conform to City Code requirements.Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.Work independently in the absence of supervision.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Possess the ability to train others in the position's specialty, as well as receive cross-training in other fields.Work on code enforcement cases, investigations, and related activities.Experience and Training GuidelinesAny combination of experience and education and/or training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:ExperienceThree (3) years minimum of increasingly responsible building inspection and plans examining experience in the related field.Education and/or TrainingEquivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the building and construction trades. Additional related degrees, certifications, and/or professional licenses are desirable. General permitting experience is desirable.License, Certificate and/or Other RequirementsApplicant must possess a current, valid California driver's license at time of appointment.For all Specialty positions, it is required within one (1) year of employment to obtain an I.C.C. California Commercial Combination Inspector Certification.Additionally, the Senior Building Inspector Specialty – Accessibility must obtain a CASp certification within one (1) year of employment.#J-18808-Ljbffr