COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR AIDE I-II
City of Long Beach
COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR AIDE I-II
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COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR AIDE I-II
Salary
$23.14 - $34.78 Hourly
Location
City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type
Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number
K88AN-25
Department
Multiple Departments - (CL)
Opening Date
02/07/2025
Closing Date
3/7/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
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DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Friday, February 7, 2025, through 4:30 pm, Friday, March 7, 2025.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Grade I - $23.136 - $31.609 Hourly
Grade II - $25.487 - $34.779 Hourly
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under supervision, conducts inspections and investigations of single and multi-family dwellings and minor commercial and industrial buildings to ensure compliance with State, and Municipal code requirements pertaining to building construction, property maintenance, etc.; reviews plans of routine building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical facilities for compliance with code regulations; initiates construction or installation changes to meet code requirements; issues citations and notices of violation and works with residents and property and business owners to correct violations; enters inspection data, uploads pictures into INFOR/Hansen Land Management System; obtains evidence and compiles data for legal proceedings involving code violations; explains, interprets, and makes presentations of ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations to residents, property owners, businesses and the general public; makes referrals to appropriate City departments; and performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Candidates must meet one (1) of the following options:
Option A:Completion of nine (9) or more college semester units or their equivalent (9 semester units or 13.5 quarter units) in Building Inspection, Technology, Engineering or Architecture, Code Enforcement, Fire Science Technology, Biology, Environmental Health, or related field(proof required*).
*A current International Code Council (ICC) certificate may be substituted for three (3) college semester units per certificate (proof required).
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Option B: One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience making inspections to ensure compliance with and/or primary responsibility for issuing permits in compliance with various codes and regulations pertaining to building construction, zoning, business licenses, fire prevention, housing rehabilitation, property maintenance, and other nuisance issues;
OR
Option C:One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work under the immediate supervision of a journeyman.
*Proof of required documents, such as certifications, degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Candidates must possess all the following:
+ Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with employees, the public, and members of various organizations and outside agencies;
+ Ability to interact with persons of diverse ethnic, social and economic backgrounds;
+ Ability to perform routine arithmetic calculations; and
+ Ability to operate a computer.
Willingness to occasionally work evenings, weekends and holidays.
A valid driver's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:A current California Residential Building Inspector certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC), certification with the California Association of Code Enforcement Officer (CACEO) and bilingual skills in Spanish, Tagalog and/or Khmer for some positions.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying
Appraisal Interview.................……………………………………………..............................100%
A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.
In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veteran’s DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)
If you have not received notification within two weeks after close filing, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
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) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. K88AN-25 CBIA I-II: DRJ CSC 02/05/2025
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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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email civilservice@longbeach.gov and include COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR AIDE I-II in the subject line.Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?
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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:Select the choice that BEST describes how you meet the requirements to file for the position ofCOMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR AIDE I-II.
+ Option A: Completion of nine (9) or more college semester units or their equivalent (9 semester units or 13.5 quarter units) in Building Inspection, Technology, Engineering or Architecture, Code Enforcement, Fire Science Technology, Biology, Environmental Health, or related field (proof required*). *A current International Code Council (ICC) certificate may be substituted for three (3) college semester units per certificate (proof required)*
+ Option B: One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience making inspections to ensure compliance with and/or primary responsibility for issuing permits in compliance with various codes and regulations pertaining to building construction, zoning, business licenses, fire prevention, housing rehabilitation, property maintenance, and other nuisance issues;
+ Option C: One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work under the immediate supervision of a journeyman.
+ I do not possess any of the above listed requirements in Options A, B or C. I understand that selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.
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APPLICANTS QUALIFYING UNDER OPTION (A)must complete this question. The following information is required to receive credit towards qualifying experience for Option A: completion of nine (9) or more college semester units or 13.5 quarter units or their equivalent in Building Inspection, Technology, Engineering or Architecture, Code Enforcement, Fire Science Technology, Biology, Environmental Health, or related field(proof required*).*A current International Code Council (ICC) certificate may be substituted for three (3) college semester units per certificate(proof required at time of filing application).Please list the courses, college units and/or ICC certificate concentration successfully completed.If you qualify under another Option, indicate N/A.
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If applying under Option B:. One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience making inspections to ensure compliance with and/or primary responsibility for issuing permits in compliance with various codes and regulations pertaining to building construction, zoning, business licenses, fire prevention, housing rehabilitation, property maintenance, and other nuisance issues is required. Describe your One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience making inspections to ensure compliance with and/or primary responsibility for issuing permits in compliance with various codes and regulations pertaining to building construction, zoning, business licenses, fire prevention, housing rehabilitation, property maintenance, and other nuisance issues. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements.Do not copy and paste your resume. 1) Employer Name: 2) Your Job Title; 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year); 4) scheduled hours per week 5) Duties performed for position held. Your responsesmustbe complete to receive credit for this experience.Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE.
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If applying under Option (C)One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work under the immediate supervision of a journeyman is required. Describe your related experience. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements.Do not copy and paste your resume. 1) Employer Name: 2) Your Job Title; 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year); 4) scheduled hours per week; 5) Duties performed for position held. Your responsesmustbe complete to receive credit for this experience.Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:(Optional) A current *California Building Inspector certification issued by International Code Council (ICC); and/or certification with the *California Association of Code Enforcement Officer (CACEO) .PROOFS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. Please check all that apply and remember to attach your proofs.
+ California Building Inspector certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) -Proofs required
+ California Association Code Enforcement Officer (CACEO) -proof required
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSBy 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. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
For information on evaluation services:Education Evaluation Services (http://www.longbeach.gov/CivilService/Media-Library/Documents/Job-Opportunities/Education-Evaluation-Services/ )
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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 I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.
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City of Long Beach
Department
Multiple Departments - (CL)
Address
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411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl
Long Beach, California, 90802
Phone
(562) 570-6202
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