Overview

Position Title:Building Inspector I

Company:City Of Anaheim

Location:City of Anaheim, CA

Job Description:’

The City of Anaheim Planning Department is seeking a Building Inspector I or II who is motivated, reliable, and experienced to provide the utmost professional customer service experience.  The Building Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections of new and altered structures ad enforcing all national, state, and city codes or standards as applied to residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.  Possession of registration as a Certified Inspector is required in one or more disciplines from the International code Council (ICC) prior to appointment as a Building Inspector I.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in or read blueprints/construction plans, interpret detailed codes and regulations and explain required inspections and construction requirements to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, developers and others; advise property owners and contractors on matters relevant to building permits, construction methods, materials and types of construction and occupancy; issue correction notices, notices of violation, stop-work orders and other citations, as warranted, within limits of established authority.
  • Assist in or conduct special investigations as assigned.
  • Coordinate building inspection activities with other City departments and divisions.
  • Utilize permit tracking system and specialized software/hardware to record inspection findings, maintain inspection and permit records and develop notices, forms, reports and correspondence.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of building inspections conducted; file completed permits; prepare necessary reports and correspondence.
  • Carry out assigned responsibilities in accordance with Division customer service standards and expectations.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate (Masters or PhD) level courses in an accredited college or university with major course work in the area of civil engineering, traffic engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or related degree.
  • Relevant experience in building inspection or a skilled construction trade. Previous municipal building inspection experience is desired.