City of San José

CLASS SPECIFICATION

TITLE: Building Inspector, Supervisor (3919)

Certified (3912) 

DEPARTMENT

ACCOUNTABLE TO

FLSA STATUS

Planning, Building & Code Enforcement

Building Inspection Manager

Non-Exempt

CLASS SUMMARY 

Supervises and coordinates field construction inspection projects for new or remodeled industrial, commercial and residential facilities to ensure they comply with governmental codes and ordinances. Oversees the issuance of permits, scheduling of inspections, and review of plans and specifications for building projects.  Typically supervises Building Inspectors and/or administrative staff.  Performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Building Inspector, Supervisor is the second of two levels in the Building Inspector series and the  second of three levels in Building Inspection.  It is distinguished from the lower level Building Inspector by its responsibility for leading or managing inspection projects in a particular trade discipline (such as plumbing/mechanical, electrical, building) and is typically responsible for day-to-day supervision of Building Inspectors and inspection operations..  The Building Inspector, Supervisor is distinguished from the higher level Building Inspection Manager class in that the latter is responsible for the overall administration of an inspection program and technical code requirements relating to inspections for a trade discipline for the entire division. 

QUALIFICATIONS

(These qualifications are typically required.  An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.) 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and six years of directly related construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, electrician, or related contractor, including two years of directly related experience of a similar nature and level as a Building Inspector in the City of San Jose.  Directly related experience must be in the trade discipline(s) relevant to the position.

Required Licensing (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.)

Other Qualifications

(Incumbents may be required to have different combinations of the listed qualifications, or more specific job-related qualifications depending on the position.) 

Basic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(Needed at entry into the job in order to perform the essential duties.)

Desirable Qualifications

(Knowledge, skills and abilities; licenses, certificates, education, experience that is more position specific and/or likely to contribute to more successful job performance. )

 

DUTY - NO.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties and estimated frequency are a representative sample; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department.)  Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

FRE - QUENCY*

1.

Provides lead direction or supervises employees to include:  prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and, making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations and any other recommendations related to the change in status of employees.  May also perform work of a similar nature to those employees he/she supervises

Continuous

2.

Provides ongoing reports to management which includes preparing written reports and giving oral presentations of code enforcement inspections and program performance analyses.

Occasional

3.

Oversees and coordinates resources and daily operations of a number of inspection projects in one or more technical building trades disciplines which includes: establishing and monitoring work plans; ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards; assisting in the evaluation of new and existing programs; and, relocating resources as needed.

Continuous

4.

Undertakes the customer service and public relations function which includes: providing technical support and departmental information to staff, the public, other City departments, and outside agencies;  participating in the development of outreach materials; investigating complaints; representing the City and department in external forums; and, giving presentations to a variety of groups.

Occasional

5.

Participates in  researching, developing, implementing, and evaluating new division processes and procedures; prepares building inspection plans; negotiates and monitors building contractors’ activities within prescribed guidelines.

Occasional

6.

Performs inspections on unique or difficult projects which includes identifying and scheduling industrial, commercial, and residential facilities for inspections.

Occasional

7.

Resolves disputes and politically sensitive issues regarding compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and contract agreements.

Occasional

8.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required

*Frequency defined as  % (totaling 100%) or "Continuous" (daily or approximately 20%+), "Frequent" (weekly or approximately 15%+), "Ocaasional" (monthly or apporximately 10%+), "As Required" (Intermittent or 5% or less)

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Established 3/7/80; revised 01/01 s003; revised 10/04;3912s004

Formerly titled Supervising Building Construction Inspector, Supervising Building Inspector

The following classifications were consolidated into this classification:  Supervising Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector (3922), Supervising Electrical Inspector (3932)