Building Inspector

Job Summary:

Position Title: Combination Building Inspector II

Location: Santa Monica, 90404

Duration: 4 months

Schedule: 9/80

Working Schedule: 6:30am-4:00pm, Alternative Fridays are off.

Pay rate : $ 43.70 - $58.40

Candidate has not and has never been a CalPERS member (mandatory requirement).

Remarks: Will require driving their own/client vehicle

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts inspections of building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work to ensure compliance with construction codes, local ordinances, and state laws, and approves work once corrections are completed.
• Provides guidance to the public and City staff on code requirements, application procedures, inspections, and required documentation.
• Reviews construction drawings (architectural, structural, electrical, etc.) to verify compliance prior to permit issuance.
• Meets with permit applicants to clarify review comments, explain requirements, and confirm corrections have been addressed.
• Monitors active construction projects to ensure compliance and prevent permit expiration prior to final approval.
• Ensures quality assurance processes, including special inspections and structural observations, are completed and properly documented.
• Collects and analyzes data to prepare reports, studies, and recommendations.
• Investigates and resolves complaints, coordinating with other departments and agencies as necessary.
• Maintains accurate and organized records, issues permit, updates tracking systems, and prepares correspondence and reports.
• Assists with enforcement actions, including preparing non-compliance cases for prosecution and testifying in court when required.

To be considered for this position, you should have: [Skills, Education, or Experience]

Skills

• Using a personal computer and applicable software applications.
• Working effectively with persons from diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds.

Education

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Two years of recent, paid work experience performing standard building inspections

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Building Inspector and possession of one of the following: Commercial Electrical, Commercial Plumbing, or Commercial Mechanical Inspector.

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.