Building Inspector IV (Plan Check)

Building Inspector IVWith supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. The City of Sacramento's Community Development Department is seeking a Building Inspector IV for the Building Division's Plan Review Section. This position performs advanced plan review in one or more specialty areas, including residential combination/structural, nonstructural building and life safety, plumbing/mechanical, or electrical. Responsibilities include reviewing complex construction plans for compliance with applicable codes and regulations, preparing clear correction comments, communicating code requirements and compliance options to applicants and design professionals, and managing plan reviews within established timelines. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of the California Building Standards Codes and substantial plan-review experience in residential combination/structural, nonstructural building and life safety, plumbing/mechanical, electrical, or another applicable specialty. The candidate will exercise sound independent judgment, effectively review complex construction documents, clearly communicate code requirements and compliance options, provide excellent customer service, and manage multiple plan reviews within established timelines. Relevant International Code Council (ICC) certifications or equivalent specialized training are highly desirable. To perform rule specific inspection activities in the review of plans and inspections of new building projects, alterations, and repairs, to enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and established standards to achieve compliance, and to perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Depending on assignment, duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Identify and enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and standards violations for conformance with plans and specifications. Inspect work product and materials in building construction projects for conformance with plans and specifications, and inspect potentially substandard or dangerous buildings. Work with diagrams, specifications, plans, and similar documents. Read and interpret building construction and engineering plan specifications and codes. Prepare and maintain reports. Confer with, and assist architects, engineers, contractors, builders, homeowners, tenants and the general public in the field and office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions, keep records and prepare reports as necessary. Enter information into the Automated Permit System and the computer for word processing, calendaring, and electronic mail. Perform basic plan review, routing and project management activities, issue permits, and fee calculations. Identify illegal construction activity and issues violation notices. May perform case or project management activities. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Knowledge of: Methods, practices, and materials used in construction work relating to a particular inspection discipline. Proper inspection techniques to examine work product and materials. Data entry and information retrieval from various computer systems necessary for duties. Safety rules, regulations and practices applied to construction areas and office spaces. Codes, ordinances, and policies applicable to a particular inspection discipline(s).Ability to: Read and write the English language at a level of proficiency necessary for effective job performance. Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine work product and materials. Recognize correct installations of building systems, detect defects and faults in construction work product and materials. Detect deviations from plans, regulations, and read and interpret building construction and engineering plans, specifications, and codes. Understand diagrams, specifications, plans, and similar documents at a level necessary for efficient job performance. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, engineers, architects, contractors, tenants, owners, and the general public. Operate a motor vehicle. Operate a personal computer and other electronic equipment, including field entry devices and cellular phone. Lift, carry, push, tools, equipment, supplies and plans weighing up to 50 pounds. Work within confined spaces, climb ladders, work around power and noise producing equipment, work in confined spaces requiring reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, and crouching. Work in all weather conditions including wet, hot, cold and windy. Access construction areas within construction sites. Work on uneven work surfaces, trenches, slopes, roof structures, framing, and other conditions found in a construction environment. Serve on-call, work after hours, weekends and holidays, during emergency situations, and as required. Anticipate issues and seek resolution through various resources. Provide service to all customers with a professional and sincere attitude; be customer service oriented.