City of El Segundo

Home to approximately 17,000 residents and over 75,000 private sector employees of major aeronautical, sports, media, industrial and multiple Fortune 500 companies including Mattel, Chevron and most recently, the Los Angeles Times and Beyond Meat. Further, El Segundo has become the headquarters for major sports franchises, including the LA Lakers and LA Kings.. Prepares abatement letters; conducts follow-up procedures including preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, communication with complainants, attorneys and property owners involved in code violation cases; gathers evidence, prepares reports of inspections conducted and assists in preparing cases for legal action.. Education: Completion of a two-year certificate/associates degree in Building Technology and Code Compliance.. Licensing/Certification Requirements: Certification as a Building Inspector by the International Congress of Building Officials, or registration as a Construction Inspector Division II-Buildings issued by the American Construction Inspectors Association.. The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

building inspector

This recruitment process is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.  The first review of applications will be completed on        Thursday,         O ctober 19,    2023,    at 5:00 p.m.      Applications received after    October    19, 2023, may not be considered.
A resume must be submitted with your online application to be considered complete.     Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.
The City of El Segundo, incorporated in 1917, is a unique, quaint city by the sea. Home to approximately 17,000 residents and over 75,000 private sector employees of major aeronautical, sports, media, industrial and multiple Fortune 500 companies including Mattel, Chevron and most recently, the Los Angeles Times and Beyond Meat. Further, El Segundo has become the headquarters for major sports franchises, including the LA Lakers and LA Kings. As the economy broadens, El Segundo is becoming home to a variety of high tech and “creative economy” start-up companies. This is reflected in the City motto "Where Big Ideas Take Off!"   Definition: Under limited supervision, inspects designated phases of construction, alteration and repair of buildings and other structures; and enforces compliance with building, plumbing, electrical and/or mechanical codes and laws.
Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:
Performs inspections of designated phases of residential, industrial and/or commercial building construction for compliance to building codes and regulations.
Participates and assists in reviewing construction plans and specifications and issuing permits.
Field checks electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical plans of residential, industrial and/or commercial buildings for proper installation and use of materials according to applicable codes.
Receives complaints regarding substandard structures and ordinance violations; conducts building permit and related preliminary research and establishes complaint file; conducts site visits or confers with City personnel regarding violations; ensures that accurate case files are maintained.
Prepares abatement letters; conducts follow-up procedures including preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, communication with complainants, attorneys and property owners involved in code violation cases; gathers evidence, prepares reports of inspections conducted and assists in preparing cases for legal action.
Maintains records of inspections; prepares reports; conducts studies and investigations of issues related to building, planning and development.
Participates in the processing of permits; prepares records for microfilming, storage and retrieval.
Responds to questions and provides information to the public; assists other City staff involved in building related activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:
Building tools and materials, and methods of building construction; and
Accepted safety methods.
Skill in:      Reading, interpreting and explaining building plans, blueprints, specifications and building codes;
Making arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately;
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
Meeting the public in situations requiring diplomacy and tact; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:     A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:    Experience:   O  ne (1) year experience in one or more of the general building trades, construction, inspection or a related field.     Education:  Completion of a two-year certificate/associates degree in Building Technology and Code Compliance.     Licensing/Certification Requirements:    Certification as a Building Inspector by the International Congress of Building Officials, or registration as a Construction Inspector Division II-Buildings issued by the American Construction Inspectors Association. A valid California drivers license.     Working Conditions:    Regularly requires climbing ladders and scaffolds, walking on roofs and crawling under houses. Occasional potential exposure to hazardous conditions when inspecting commercial/industrial locations.     Please Note:    Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.  The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the El Segundo Police Department.  The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated  along with the other information received in connection with your application.  Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker:   In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.      Probationary Period:     All employees must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period in order to attain permanent status with the City of El Segundo.    The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
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