County of Santa Barbara
Building Engineering Inspector III
SALARY
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LOCATION
Santa Maria, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
18-1207-01
DEPARTMENT
Planning & Development
OPENING DATE
02/08/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
See Position Description
LOCATION
Santa Maria, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
18-1207-01
DEPARTMENT
Planning & Development
OPENING DATE
02/08/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Description
Revise Closing Date: Open Until Filled
SALARY: $64,337.56 - $78,538.33 Annually
Plus $5986.24 additional cash allowance annually
We are accepting applications to fill vacancies in Santa Barbara. The current vacancies are in the Planning and Development Department. We are also establishing an employment list for future vacancies in Santa Maria.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:- Bachelor's degree in architecture or civil engineering
- Experience in building design, construction, or inspection
- Certificate in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing in commercial and/or residential
Examples of Duties
- Review building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing plans and support documents of residential, commercial, industrial and assembly buildings for compliance with the applicable codes.
- Makes physical inspections of residential, commercial, industrial and other complex structures and related installations for compliance with the applicable codes.
- Conducts code enforcement investigation and process cases to resolutions.
- Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and other construction industry professionals on code related issues as needed.
- Provide expert advice to the Building Official and staff in the field of specialty.
- Assist the public on the phones and permit center and prepare approve work of permit issuance.
- Reviews and applies fees on building and grading plans and permits at public counter; reviews, coordinates, and performs simple to complex plan reviews; answers simple to complex code inquiries from the public and other departmental staff members.
- Prepares written corrections, reports and letters on plan review and inspection conducted and code enforcement cases. Learn and apply computer software in documenting plan check, inspection and code enforcement corrections, and actions and to track time spent.
Employment Standards
I.C.C. or DSA Certification in Commercial Building and,
- Possession of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in building construction inspection; and two years of public agency building inspection experience; or,
- two years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Building Engineering Inspector II with Santa Barbara County; or,
- a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and certification.
- I.C.C. or DSA Certification in one of the specialized fields of commercial electrical, commercial plumbing, or commercial mechanical, must be obtained within one year of appointment.
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.Incumbent will be traveling throughout county sites.
Ability to: read and interpret plans and specifications; perform basic engineering calculations; keep records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective relations with building contractors, their workers, and the public; perform complex inspections related to building and other related code violations; evaluate and take appropriate enforcement procedures to resolve violations; effectively prepare case documentation; use a computer; learn software programs; determine and negotiate remedies for housing deficiencies; coordinate enforcement with other agencies.
Work environment: Works indoors and outdoors; exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature; exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity; exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles; exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces; exposure to vibration.
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
- Application Review.Review applications to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
- Application Ranking. Applications that meet the employment standards will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the information provided on their application based on the ideal candidate statement. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than eleven qualified candidates.
Applicants must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the application ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. The Human Resources Department will notify you by mail if your name is removed.
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Additional Information: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. Candidates maybe subject a DMV check and background check. Prior to appointment, the appointee must pass a post-offer medical evaluation or examination and submit written documentation of his/her legal right to work in the United States. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period.
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We do require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a doctor or a learning institution.
The County of Santa Barbara respects and values a diverse workforce and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop and retain qualified persons of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences and races.
BENEFITS The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits, please visit our website. http://www.countyofsb.org/hr/CompSumm.aspx?id=11028
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE REVISED: Open Until Filled. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. In Santa Barbara, applications and job bulletins may be obtained at the Human Resources Department, 1226 Anacapa Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In Santa Maria, applications and job bulletins can be obtained on-line only at the Workforce Resource Center located at 1410 S. Broadway, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Debbie Beach, Senior HR Recruiter 805-568-2804 Rev 03/01/18
- Employer
- County of Santa Barbara
- Website
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty
- Address
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1226 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93101
- Employer
- County of Santa Barbara
- Website
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty
- Address
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1226 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93101
- Building Engineering Inspector III Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- I acknowledge that, it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin. Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.
- * QUESTION 2
- As part of the application process, a completed supplemental questionnaire must be submitted along with the standard application form. Resumes will be accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
- * QUESTION 3
- The Human Resources Department communicates with All Applicants through e-mail. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly and it is current. If you feel you are not receiving your emails, please check your spam or junk inbox for our emails.
- * QUESTION 4
- All applicants must meet the requirements (minimum qualifications) listed below at the time you apply. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all supporting information on their application and not on your resume. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: I.C.C. or DSA Certification in Commercial Building and, 1. Possession of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in building construction inspection; and two years of public agency building inspection experience; or, 2. two years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Building Engineering Inspector II with Santa Barbara County; or, 3. a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and certification. Additional Qualification: • I.C.C. or DSA Certification in one of the specialized fields of commercial electrical, commercial plumbing, or commercial mechanical, must be obtained within one year of appointment.
- * QUESTION 5
- The following questions are to help us determine if you meet the qualifications. Please select which one best describes if you have a current I.C.C. or DSA Certification in Commercial Building.
- * QUESTION 6
- Please provide certification number and expiration date for commercial building. If you don't, please write in none.
- * QUESTION 7
- If you possess an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree or higher in building or construction inspection, please provide the following information. Name of degree and date completed. If none, please write in NA
- * QUESTION 8
- How many years of experience do you have working in public agency building inspection? Note: You must show on your application, how you meet the qualifications by describing your job duties in detail. To calculate years of experience, we based it on a 40 hour work week. If you work 20 hrs per week for a year, that will equal 6 months of experience.
- * QUESTION 9
- An application ranking will be used as a scored examination, if we receive more than 10 qualified applicants. This will determine your ranking on the employment list for this job. Formal protests of application ranking must be filed in writing with the Human Resources Department within three (3) working days after the recruitment closing date, and are limited to the following: that the knowledge, skills, or abilities tested are not required for the job; and/or there are substantial errors in the questions. Formal protests of application ranking exam procedures must be filed in writing with the Human Resources Department during the first five (5) working days immediately following the date notices of exam results were sent to candidates. Procedural protests are limited to the following: that irregularity (noncompliance with Civil Services Rules, applicable laws, etc.), bias, or fraud occurred in some aspect of the examination procedure.
- * QUESTION 10
- IDEAL CANDIDATE: • Bachelor's degree in architecture or civil engineering • Experience in building design, construction, or inspection • Certificate in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing in commercial and/or residential Please make sure on your application if you have any of the above ideal candidate qualifications you provide the information on your application. The information will be used to score your application if we receive more than 10 qualified candidates.
- * Required Question