Salary: $113,022.00 - $166,813.92 AnnuallyLocation : San Jose Metropolitan AreaJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300568Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 11/27/2024Closing Date: 1/15/2025 11:59 PM PacificOur diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San Jos.The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-###-####, 711 (TTY), or via email at ...@sanjoseca.gov. About the DepartmentThe City of San Jos, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San Jos is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jos have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work. Position DutiesThe Department of Public Works is recruiting to fill two (2) Building Inspector-Electrical Specialty, Combination Certified I/II/III/Senior positions within the Engineering Services Division, Code Inspection Section. Salary range(s) for this classification is/are: Building Inspector Combination Certified I: $113,022.00 - $137,329.92 Building Inspector Combination Certified II: $116,057.76 - $141,457.68 Building Inspector Combination Certified III: $120,709.68 - $147,048.72 Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: $136,849.44 - $166,813.92 This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. The Building Inspector Combination Certified I/II/III/Senior position will be located subject to business need. This position will provide inspection support at a variety of City of San Jos facilities, including the Airport, Regional Wastewater Facility and Central Service Yard. Key responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct inspections of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and facilities to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and contract agreements which includes: setting up inspection schedules; gathering information and evidence; and, ensuring conformance to plans, specifications, and safety regulations.
- Investigate building, construction, and land use changes in the field by: gathering factual data to ascertain present use of land and location of structures; conducting background investigations and research; and, preparing reports to use as evidence.
- Provide technical assistance for development of codes and policies.
- Generate written reports and enforcement orders which includes noting deficiencies in standards and submitting final documentation.
- Review plans and specifications for compliance with codes which includes assisting in projects in complying with regulations, prioritizing deficiencies, and preparing timetables.
- Provide technical support for agencies and the public which includes inputting data into system for general public access.
- Meet with architects, engineers, City officials, and building contractors to discuss construction projects.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Minimum QualificationsEducation: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience: Building Inspector Combination Certified I: Four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience, or two (2) years of inspection experience for a public agency and two (2) years of construction related experience equivalent to the above. Building Inspector Combination Certified II: Four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND one (1) year of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2) additional years of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience. Building Inspector Combination Certified III: Four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND two (2) years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2) additional years of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience. Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: Four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic, or related contractor, including one (1) year of lead experience AND three (3) years of inspection experience for a public agency. Two (2) additional years of inspection experience for a public agency may be substituted for two (2) years of construction experience. Acceptable Substitution: Closely related college level courses such as classes in construction, architecture, fire protection and engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required contractor or journey level construction experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years. Licensing/Certification Requirements
- Valid California Driver's License.
- Building Inspector Combination Certified I: Possess and maintain valid commercial certification issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty area.
- Building Inspector Combination Certified II: Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and in one (1) additional commercial specialty trade.
- Building Inspector Combination Certified III: Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and in two (2) additional commercial specialty trades.
- Building Inspector Combination Certified Senior: Possess and maintain valid commercial certifications issued by an agency acceptable to the City in the employee's specialty trade and in three (3) additional commercial specialty trades either through maintaining individual certifications, or through maintaining a Commercial Combination Inspector certificate which represents commercial certifications in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical OR in two (2) additional commercial specialty trades and one other certification such as Plan Review or CASP.
Form 700: This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an Assuming Office Form 700 with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.Background Investigation Process: Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process. Other QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and skill in:
- Applicable construction laws, rules, codes, and regulations;
- Judicial procedures and practices;
- Public administration principles;
- Basic building principles;
- Basic plumbing principles;
- Basic mechanical principles;
- Basic electrical principles;
- Basic construction principles;
- Using electrical or mechanical measuring tools;
- Reading and interpreting technical documents, plans, ordinances and blueprints;
- Operating photographic and video equipment to document evidence;
- Preparing sketches and drawings.
Communication Skills - Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well- organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form. Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people. Customer Service - Approaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view; demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner. Decision Making/Problem Solving - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; ability to use good judgment, make ethical decisions and work with City policy; approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information.Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment. Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Diana Gonzalez at ...@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information:Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.For information on the City's Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.01 Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
02 How many years of full-time construction experience equivalent to either a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, air conditioning mechanic or related contractor do you have? Please note: One (1) year is equivalent to 2080 hours.
- Less than two (2) years
- Two (2) years to three (3) years
- Three (3) years to four (4) years
- Four (4) years or more
03 Out of the experience in the above question, how many years include being a lead?
- Less than one (1) year
- One (1) year or more
04 How many years of combination inspection experience for a public agency do you have?
- Less than one (1) year
- One (1) year to two (2) years
- Two (2) years to three (3) years
- Three (3) years to four (4) years
- Four (4) years to five (5) years
- Five (5) years or more
05 How many years of closely related college level courses such as classes in construction, architecture, fire protection and engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university have you completed?
- Less than one (1) year
- One (1) year
- Two (2) years or more
06 This position requires a State of California Driver's License. Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license.
- State of CA, Class A Driver's License
- State of CA, Class B Driver's License
- State of CA, Class C Driver's License
- I do not possess a State of California Driver's License but, I can obtain one.
- I do not possess a State of California Driver's License and I cannot obtain one
07 The Building Inspector Combination Certified positions require a valid commercial certification issued by an agency acceptable to the City. Please check the option(s) that is/are most applicable to you:
- I have 1 certificate in a commercial specialist trade.
- I have 2 certificates in a commercial specialist trade.
- I have 3 certificates in a commercial specialist trade.
- I have 4 certificates in a commercial specialist trade.
- Plan Review Certification
- CASP Certification
- Commercial Combination Inspector Certificate
- I do not possess any of the required certifications; however, I acknowledge that I am required to obtain the certification within 12 months from the date of hire.
08 If you possess a certification or license, please include the name of the certification/license, the issuing agency and expiration date. 09 I understand that I must successfully pass a formal San Jose Police Department Background Investigation.
10 Please identify your specialty:
- Building
- Electrical
- Plumbing and Mechanical
11 Describe your experience in working with electrical codes, practices, plan reviews and inspections. 12 Describe your experience in writing and completing punch lists for construction projects. In your response, include an example of your most complex experience in this area. 13 Describe a complex project/assignment you have worked on in the past four years. Please include your role and a summary of your responsibilities. Required Question