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SENIOR COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR (Transfer List)

Salary

$38.73 - $52.66 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

K90NN (Transfer)

Department

TRANSFER LIST (CLASSIFIED)

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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DESCRIPTION

Now accepting online transfer applications only. Apply online 24 hours a day.

Any employee may request a transfer to another department or return to a classification in which the employee previously held permanent status, by completing an online "Transfer Request" application. All employee transfers from one department to another require the consent of the appointing authority, the department heads involved, the employee and the Human Resources Department.

This is a transfer opportunity for City of Long Beach employees with current or prior permanent status in the classification.

+ Current City of Long Beach employees currently in the classification can be placed on theTransfer Eligible listfor their current classification.

+ Current City of Long Beach employees with prior permanent status in the classification with no break in service or acquired status since returning from a break in service can be placed on theReversion Transfer Eligible list. The reversion is subject to Human Resources Department approval.

+ Current City of Long Beach employees with a break in service (previously resigned from City)orformer city employees may be placed on aReappointment Transfer listto a classification which the employee previously acquired permanent status. If reappointed, the employee must serve a new probationary period for the classification. The reappointment is subject Human Resources Department approval.

*Permanent Employee – A person attainspermanent employee status upon satisfactory completion of probation, except for a permanent assignment approved by the Human Resources Department, pursuant to Section 67(1) of these rules. Upon accepting a promotion or an appointment to a different classification, an employee must serve another probationary period in the new classification before obtaining permanent employee status in that classification.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, supervises and coordinates the inspection staff for compliance with applicable laws and ordinances relating to construction regulation, the Permit Center, code enforcement, business licenses, oil codes deputy program, zoning enforcement, Medical Marijuana Inspection Program, Multi-unit Inspection Program, and Property Maintenance Program; assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of subordinates; performs and/or supervises the more difficult or complex combination type inspections; investigates and reports on filed problems and complaints; confers with contractors, builders, engineers, architects, and others concerning construction plans; directs the activities of the public counter including issuance of permits, acceptance of fees and maintenance of records; keeps records and prepares routine and special reports; may act for the Area Supervisor in his/her absence or at his/her direction; investigates reports on code enforcement complaints and business license applications; effectively utilizes personal computers and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; operates a city vehicle; and performs related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Current city employees must be currently in the classification as a classified employee.

Employees not currently working in the classification, but previously held permanent* status, can revert to a former classification, subject to Human Resources Department approval.

Employees, previously resigned (or with break in service) can be reappointed, subject to Human Resources Department approval.

*Permanent Employee– A person attains permanent employee status upon satisfactory completion of probation, except for a permanent assignment approved by the Human Resources Department, pursuant to Section 67(1) of these rules. Upon accepting a promotion or an appointment to a different classification, an employee must serve another probationary period in the new classification before obtaining permanent employee status in that classification.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

All eligible employees requesting to transfer to another department will be placed on the transfer list (or reinstatement).

An employee's name shall remain on the transfer list for a period of six months. At the end of that period, the employee may renew their request by completing a new online "Transfer Request" application.

An employee may remove their name from the transfer list at any time by notifying the Human Resources Department via email.

Employees interested in a transfer may indicate the grade levels they will accept and the departments they prefer.

When a Personnel Requisition is received for a classification for which transfer-eligible lists exist, the names of all employees requesting transfers will be forwarded to the requisitioning department, along with the regular certification. The Department is free to interview and select from among any of the names on the transfer lists.

Civil Service Rules Pertaining to Transfers

REAPPOINTMENT OF RESIGNED EMPLOYEE - Sec. 45. If no priority list exists for a classification which has been requisitioned, a resigned or retired employee who had acquired permanent status in the classification may, after approval by the appointing authority and the consent of the Department of Human Resources, be reappointed to the classification. If reappointed, the employee must serve a new probationary period.

TRANSFERS - CSR Article VI, Sec. 64. A department head may transfer an employee in one bureau or division of a department to a position in the same classification in another bureau or division of the same department. With the consent of the appointing authority, the department heads involved, the employee and the Department of Human Resources, an employee may be transferred from a position in one department to a position in the same classification in another department. However, the Department of Human Resources may reverse or refuse to approve any transfer of a classified employee if, after investigation, it finds that the transfer was not in the City's best interest.

PERMANENT ASSIGNMENTS - CSR Article VI Sec. 67(1)- Permanent assignment to a position in a classification from a position in another classification shall be contingent on the approval of the appointing authority, the heads of the departments involved, and the approval of the Department of Human Resources and shall be accomplished in accordance with this section. An employee may be permanently assigned to:

+ A former classification in which he/she held permanent status if requested by the employee, or involuntarily to a former or lower classification for disciplinary reasons pursuant to Article VII of these rules. An employee involuntarily demoted to a lower classification shall not serve a probationary period

TRANSFER FROM CLASSIFIED TO UNCLASSIFIED – CSR Article VI, Sec. 68 - Any employee in the classified service, whose position is changed pursuant to Section 1102 of the City Charter, from classified to unclassified status, shall be entitled to transfer to a position in the classified service in which he/she formerly held status.

TRANSFER FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO CLASSIFIED – CSR Article VI, Sect. 69

An unclassified employee may request a transfer from a position in the unclassified service to a position in the classified service in which they formerly held status, subject to the consent of the appointing authority, the department heads involved, and the approval of the Human Resources Department. Time spent by an employee in the unclassified service shall not be included in seniority point calculations for classified promotional examinations. Further, when an employee who formerly held classified status returns to the classified service from the unclassified service, they shall not receive credit for the time served in the unclassified service when calculating an order of layoff from the classified service.

RESIGNED EMPLOYEE SEVERS ALL RIGHTS – CSR Article VII, Sec. 102

Any employee in the classified service who resigns his/her position shall have severed all previously accrued Civil Service seniority and status, and his/her name shall not be restored to any promotional eligible list without re-examination.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7800. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7800. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking

• Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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PURPOSE:To give employees the opportunity to seek transfers to other City Departments, Bureaus, and Divisions, and to ensure proper steps are used to transfer employees. Any employee may request a transfer to another department, bureau, or division (or to a classification in which the employee has previously acquired permanent status, without a break in city service, or since returning from a break of service) by filing a "Transfer Request" with the Human Resources Department. An employee's name shall remain on the transfer list for a period of six months. At the end of that period, the employee may renew his/her request by the completion of a new "Transfer Request" form or contacting the Civil Service Department for instruction. Do you wish to add your name to the Transfer List?

+ Yes

+ No

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The following questions are required for all transfer requests.What is your current classification title and Grade Level (if applicable)? (Note: employees not currently working in the classification must request Human Resources Department approval to return to a previous classification, which the employee held permanent status.)The request and transfer are typically done concurrently.

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What is your current Department/Bureau/Division?

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:Must be a city employee currently in the classification (not non-career) or a current city employee who held previous permanent status in the classification (without a break in service, or since returning from a break in service).(If the classification requires current certifications and/or licenses, you must present them to the hiring department at the time of selection. All required certifications and/or licenses must be valid while serving in the position.Please choose which of the following option qualifies you for the transfer position.

+ Current employee in the classification (not non-career)

+ Current city employee with prior permanent status in the classification (without a break in city service or since returning from a break in service)

+ None of the above.

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Options D and E state the following: Option D: Five years of paid, full-time equivalent experience as a Certified and Licensed Deputy Inspector in concrete, masonry, and/or structural steel and welding (proof required)*; Option E: Any combination of paid full-time equivalent experience of the above options "A" through "D" totaling 5 years. If you are qualifying under one of these options, a certification or license as a Deputy Inspector in concrete, masonry, and/or structural steel and welding may be required. Do you have valid certification or license as a Deputy Inspector in concrete, masonry, and/or structural steel and welding and able to provide proof at this time?If you applied under Options D or E, this question is required. If you applied under Option D or E and qualifying with the certification or license, you must provide proof at the time of filing. If you do not provide proof, as directed, your application will be incomplete and you may not be accepted into the process

+ Yes, I have a certification or license as a Deputy Inspector in concrete, masonry, and/or structural steel and welding.

+ No, my certification or license as a Deputy Inspector in concrete, masonry, and/or structural steel and welding is expired at this time. (I understand that this response may not qualify me for the position if I am applying under Options D or E.)

+ No, I did not choose option D or include this type of experience in Option E.

+ No, I do not have this license or certification.

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If you are qualifying under Options C or E, supervisory and/or lead experience is required. Please describe your supervisory or lead experience in detail.Your response must include the following: 1) Employer Name 2) Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Scheduled hours per week 5) Duties performed for position held.If you have no supervisory or lead experience, state "N/A".Please note, if you are qualifying under Options C or E using experience performing journey-level duties of a trades person with supervisory experience, this question is required. If you do not complete this question, as directed, your application will be incomplete and you may not receive credit for gained experience.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (optional):Please indicate any experience performing any of the functions listed below. Check all that apply to your experience and training.

+ Commercial Inspection experience

+ Industrial Inspections experience

+ High-rise Construction Inspections experience

+ Special Inspections in Structural Steel and Welding

+ Special Inspections in Concrete

+ Special Inspections in Masonry experience

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:By answering "yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact Talent Acquisition at (562) 570-6202.

+ Yes

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By answering "yes", I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete.

+ Yes

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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following that:1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment; and 3) I understand and acknowledge that the City of Long Beach requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment unless a medical or religious accommodation is approved by the City of Long Beach's Human Resources Department for the duration of the vaccine mandate. I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

+ Yes

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