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Building Inspector IV

Salary

$71,937.85 - $100,902.21 Annually

Location

Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

1133RMA-25AA (DS)

Department

Resource Management Agency

Opening Date

05/14/2025

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Description

WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.

+ Merit Increases – New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) provided performance meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.

+ Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree.

+ Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual Incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.

+ Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule – We support work life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for most positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.

+ Sick Leave - Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.

+ Vacation Accrual - New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.

+ Annual Leave Redemption - After 14,560 hours of continuous County service (equivalent to seven (7) years) an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.

+ Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.

+ Health Plans — Full time regular employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans: Tier one for employee only is $509 per pay period, tier two for employee plus one is $779 per pay period and tier three for employee plus family is $983 per pay period.

+ Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.

+ Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.

+ Holidays -12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

+ Additional Benefits -Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.

VENTURA COUNTY

The County's 1,873 square miles include 1,846 square miles of land with 42 miles of coastline which is home to the following cities and points of interest: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura as well as national protected areas such as parts of the Angeles National Forest, Channel Islands National Park, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Ventura County is a “general law” county, governed by a five-member, elected-by-district Board of Supervisors. The Supervisors appoint a County Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the County budget, day-to-day operations, and to advise, assist, and act as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board’s jurisdiction.

THE AGENCY

The primary goal of the Resource Management Agency (RMA) is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public through administration and enforcement of County ordinances, Board policy, and state and federal laws regarding land use, and commercial and environmental regulation. The agency includes five divisions: Environmental Health, Building & Safety, Code Compliance, Operations, and Planning. RMA also plays an important role in economic development by assisting County residents and businesses in obtaining permits needed to construct new or reconfigured buildings, start new businesses such as home occupations, restaurants and food service establishments, and agricultural enterprises.

RMA recognizes the value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels of our Agency to best serve our clients and be representative of the community we serve and is committed to being an active participant in removing barriers to ensure equitable access and opportunities for success. The Agency is dedicated to attracting, hiring, developing, retaining, and valuing quality employees fully empowered to protect everyone’s health, safety, and the environment, and committed to providing excellent customer service through the efficient, accurate, and consistent application of laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies.

THE DIVISION

The key responsibility of the Building & Safety Division is to enforce various requirements associated with fire safety, structural safety, energy conservation, water conservation, sustainability, accessibility for disabled persons, and various other aspects that make the buildings in our community safe to use and occupy. The Ventura County Building Code contains references to the State Codes that are used in the State of California and lists those local construction standards used in Ventura County.

THE POSITION

Under direction, inspects the construction, alteration, addition, repair, use, occupancy, location

and maintenance of buildings and structures for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and housing standards and takes appropriate action to assure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and laws; supervises and trains subordinate building inspectors in the performance of such duties; and performs related duties as required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal and technical skills with a well-rounded working knowledge of the applicable codes, ordinances and current construction methods and materials. The candidate will be a team player, team builder, display the ability to assume a positive leadership and supervisor role and possess good problem-solving skills. The candidate will also possess the ability to work with a diverse customer base including contractors, licensed design professionals and the general public. Also, the candidate will have a working knowledge of computer systems and excellent oral and written communication skills.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: May 14, 2025

CLOSING DATE: June 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

+ Performs difficult and/or complex inspections but not limited to large or complex commercial and industrial projects as well as County projects.

+ Supervises daily subordinate activities, inspection request data entry, daily inspector route assignments, discussing field issues, etc.

+ Confers with the general public, contractors and design professionals on general inspection questions, code issues, plans and backup documents, construction applications and permitting issues.

+ Assists counter staff interpreting applicable building codes, ordinances and state laws for customers in the permit process.

+ Perform miscellaneous computer duties with the use of Accela Automation, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Internet Explorer and Outlook (county e-mail system).

+ Trains inspection staff to include new inspector orientation, field training and ongoing inspector training in regard to code issues and construction techniques.

+ Perform simple to moderate complex, non-engineered plan reviews that include building, plumbing, electrical and/or mechanical elements. Perform occasional over the counter plan reviews.

+ Interacts with other agencies and/or divisions to assure general compliance with the requirement set by the agency or division.

+ Consults and advice supervisor on customer issues and interactions, code issues and interpretation, staff issues, ongoing and any new issues as they relate to inspections, etc.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Progressively responsible work experience, education and /or training in building

construction and/or inspection which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge

and abilities.

The required knowledge and abilities can be obtained by at least five (5) years of

experience as an inspector or journeyman in the major construction trades, one year of

which has been with a governmental agency. Demonstrated supervisory ability is preferred.

Substitution: Satisfactory completion of directly related college coursework may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required work experience, excluding the required government experience, on a year-for-year basis.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license.

+ Must possess International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Combination Building Inspector, PLUS ONE additional certificate as: Plumbing Inspector (ICC); Mechanical Inspector (ICC); Electrical Inspector (ICC); Plans Examiner (ICC); Construction Inspector from Office of State-wide Health Planning and Development (OSHPOD). Other job-related certifications may be accepted, subject to approval of Building Official.

+ Continuing Education-Employee will be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education for every three-year period per Health & Safety Code 18949.29 et seq.

+ Must be willing and able to work at both Ventura and Newbury Park offices.

DESIRED

+ Recent experience inspecting construction projects and application of 2022 California codes and ordinances.

+ Extensive experience in both residential and nonresidential construction methods and materials.

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

+ California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and Safety Assessment Program Certification.

+ Working experience in a supervisory role pertaining to inspection services.

+ Specific declared disaster work experience in an inspector role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of:

+ A wide variety of building construction methods and materials, building codes and ordinances.

Comprehensive ability to:

+ Read and interpret construction plans and documents.

+ Communicate and give instructions orally and in writing.

+ Read, understand and apply codes and ordinances.

+ Independently plan and organize daily work activities.

+ Detect incorrect and unsafe installations, and equipment hazards in building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems in building construction.

+ Evaluate damaged residential and commercial buildings for continued use and occupancy.

+ Perform simple structural engineering calculations.

+ Administer and enforce building codes and other applicable requirements objectively and equitably.

+ Deal effectively and professionally with the public, subordinates and all levels of staff.

+ Maintain complete and thorough records in a timely manner.

+ Effectively and efficiently schedule, supervise, and train subordinate-level staff.

+ Effectively use and interact with common computer-related software systems for creating documents, spreadsheets, entering data, and communicate via email.

Working skill to:

+ supervise staff and branch office operations.

Supplemental Information:

Work is performed both in an office environment and outdoors. Incumbents may be required to perform strenuous tasks including lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds and frequently bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, crouching, and kneeling.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

NOTE : If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/docs/Lateral\_Transfer.pdf) for additional information.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%:

A job-related Oral Examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE: If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral exam will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary, Extra Help, Intermittent, and Fixed-Term) vacancies for this position and similar positions within the Resource Management Agency. There is currently one regular vacancy within the Building and Safety Division.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Daisy Silva by email at [email protected] or by telephone at (805) 654-2479.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

+ Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.

+ Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)

+ Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

01

Do you possess and can you maintain a valid California Driver License as a condition of continued employment?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you currently possess and maintain a valid Residential and/or Commercial Building Inspector Certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC)? If yes, list ICC account number, certificate name and expiration date in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you currently possess and maintain a valid Plans Examiner Certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC)? If yes, list ICC account number, certificate name and expiration date in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you certified through the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) as a Safety Assessment Program Evaluator, Coordinator, or Trainer?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Describe the most complex inspection project you have been involved with and your role (supervisor or inspector) in the project (include dates, summary of the project, and your responsibilities). If none, please state none.

06

Please list any declared disaster activity you have participated in as an inspector and include your role and responsibilities (include the dates, declared disaster, and your participation). If none, please state none.

07

The Resource Management Agency maintains Building and Safety offices in both Ventura and Newbury Park. Building Inspector IV's are assigned location based on department business needs. Are you willing and able to work in both Ventura and Newbury Park?

+ Yes

+ No

08

The following working conditions are required of Building Inspectors: 1) Work is performed both in an office environment and outdoors; 2) May be required to perform strenuous tasks including lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds and frequent bending, crawling, climbing, reaching, crouching, and kneeling. Please indicate if you would like to continue with the recruitment process.

+ Yes, I understand and wish to continue with the recruitment process.

+ No, I do not wish to continue with the recruitment process.

Required Question

Employer

Ventura County

Address

800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009

Phone

(805) 654-5129

Website

http://hr.ventura.org

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