HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 08-7088 - Class Specs/Salary Range for Principal Building InspectorRESOLUTION NO. 08-7088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AND A SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF
PRINCIPAL BUILDING INSPECTOR.
and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to create a new position within the Building Division, and,
WHEREAS, this new position must be described and provided a salary range.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The class specification of Principal Building Inspector, attached hereto,
and by this reference, is hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. The salary range of this position shall be $5,676-$7,030.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED ADOPTED this 25th day of November, 2008.
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of November, 2008, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members: Bayer, Cartozian, Guerra, Trejo, Mayor Gafin
Council Member: None
Council Member: None
Council Member: None
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-7088
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CITY OF DOWNEY
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date Adopted: November 25, 2008
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
Unit Representation: Miscellaneous
FLSA Status:
PRINCIPAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction from the Director of Building and Safety/Building Official, provides
technical and administrative supervision to subordinate building inspection staff and permit
technician staff, as well as contract inspection, and contract plan check staff, participates in
building inspection work performing the more complex inspections, reviews plans, resolves
code-related disputes, and performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The tasks essential for this position may include, but are not limited to the following:
Coordinate and supervise the inspection of residential and commercial construction to secure
compliance to all pertinent building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical codes, City codes, and
applicable acts of the State of California.
Inspect buildings and similar structures that are being constructed, altered, moved or
demolished to see that work being done complies with provisions of the building, plumbing,
mechanical, electrical and related codes and ordinances; Determine that buildings and
structures are being constructed in a safe manner in accordance with approved plans and
specifications.
Assign and distribute inspection activities to subordinate building inspection personnel; Review
and resolve difficult and complex inspection and enforcement problems, issues and conflicts.
Review plans for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Supervise and train subordinate inspection personnel including contract inspection staff, and
permit technician staff.
Investigate and resolve complaints against inspectors involving code interpretation or personal
behavior.
Supervise and inspect existing buildings or structures to determine hazardous conditions.
Provide information to builders, architects, and the general public regarding requirements of
building codes and ordinances.
Investigate reports of violations and issue stop work orders when necessary.
Keep records of inspections made and actions taken.
Prepare and evaluate reports on building activities, deputy inspector reports, and reports by
material or testing laboratories.
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May be required to work weekends, and/or holidays.
May perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge,
skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination
includes:
Education: Possession of an A.A. degree in Inspection Technology or equivalent.
Experience: Two (2) full-time years of experience at the level of Senior Building Inspector with
the City of Downey – or – six (6) full-time years of increasingly responsible building inspection
experience in municipal government.
License or Certification: Due to the performance of field duties, a valid California Class C
Drivers License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out the
essential functions of the position and an acceptable driving record is required. Certifications
by the International Code Council (ICC) or by another model code organization as a Building
Inspector and a Combination Dwelling Inspector are preferred. Said certifications will be
required within two years from date of hire.I Knowledge of: Knowledge of pertinent building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire, energy,
disabled, and zoning codes and ordinances; proper construction methods in building, plumbing,
electrical, and mechanical work; and general safety orders.
Ability to: Read and interpret building construction plans and specifications; maintain records
and prepare progress reports; work tactfully and effectively with other City personnel, building
contractors, workers, and the public; and provide technical supervision to building inspection,
contract inspection, plan check, and permit technician staff.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors and
outdoors. When work is performed outdoors, there is full exposure to the elements and the
incumbent may be exposed to heat and cold. The incumbent stands and walks on level and
uneven/slippery surfaces, twists, bends, pushes, pulls, crouches, reaches, and grasps. In an
office environment, the work requires sitting at a desk or table for prolonged periods of time and
use of a computer and screen. Duties require the ability to speak, hear, touch and see. In
addition, may be required to walk through construction projects, vacant property, and large
buildings. Also required is the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to
light work involving moving from one area to another; occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling,
reaching, pushing and pulling (drawers opened and closed to retrieve and file information);
occasionally lifting and carrying materials that weigh less than 30 pounds. Finger dexterity is
needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter, or calculator;
requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as
typing on a keyboard, filing, data entry and/or use of a personal computer or other office
equipment and supplies; may involve sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.