Shire Jobs

COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR AIDE I-II (NON-CAREER)

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/jobs/newprint/4548886)

Apply



COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR AIDE I-II (NON-CAREER)

Salary

$47,816.44 - $71,881.20 Annually

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Temporary

Job Number

CD24-088

Department

Community Development - (UC)

Opening Date

06/27/2024

Closing Date

7/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Community Development has two (2) openings available.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Community Development delivers a wide variety of programs and services to help create and maintain more safe, sustainable, and livable neighborhoods. T he department is comprised of five bureaus: Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing and Neighborhood Services, and Administrative and Financial Services.

Our staff of more than 200 works tirelessly to serve the community through an array of policies and programs, including land use and development, affordable housing, environment and historic preservation, neighborhood improvement, and construction standards and safety. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in our role to help transform Long Beach into a model urban community that honors its past and embraces the future.

THE POSITION

The Code Enforcement has two (2) vacancies within the Bureau. One position will report to theStandard Code Division, and the other position will report to theMulti-Family Housing Inspection Division. If a candidate is selected for the Standard Code Division, they will assist with inspecting substandard buildings, property maintenance, inoperative vehicles, weed abatement, and land use violations. If a candidate is selected for the Multi-Family Housing Inspections Division, they will assist the bureau in inspecting interior of units, weed abatement, property maintenance, unpermitted garage conversions and alterations to a structure. The Code Enforcement Bureau is committed to maintaining the livability of Long Beach neighborhoods.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties related to the position:

• Prepares reports and maintains records in central files which may include typing related to permits and inspections.

• Conducts routine field inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with various codes and regulations pertaining to property maintenance such as weeds, trash, paint, abandoned vehicles, signage and other nuisance issues.

• Issues citations and notices of violation and works with residents, property and business owners to correct violations.

• Takes photographs and prepares citations, reports, and information for City Attorney/City Prosecutor use at hearings and in court.

• Explains, interprets, and makes presentations of ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations of elementary difficulty to residents, groups, agencies, businesses and other entities.

• Makes referrals to appropriate City departments.

• Performs other related duties as required .

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EXPERIENCE

Option A: Completion of nine or more college semester units or their equivalent in Building Inspection Technology, Engineering or Architecture, Code Enforcement, Fire Science Technology, Biology, Environmental Health, or related field ( proof required at the time of submitting application *).

OR

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 year of experience in carpentry or plumbing or electrical work under the immediate supervision of a journeyman.

AND

A valid California Driver's License ( proof required at the time of submitting application *).

*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any documents submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employees, the public, and members of various organizations and outside agencies.

• Ability to deal effectively with persons of diverse ethnic, social and economic backgrounds.

• Ability to perform routine arithmetic calculations.

• Ability to use computer and software’s.

• Willingness to occasionally work evenings, weekends and holidays.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time onThursday, July 11th, 2024. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree), and a Driver's License in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-6913.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. 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

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact (562) 570-6913.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

Intentionally left blank -- This page is under review.

01

INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants 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. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSPlease select your qualifications method for the Combination Building Inspector Aide I - II (Non-Career)proof of qualifying documents is required at the time of filing

• Completion of nine (9) or more college semester units or their equivalent in Building Inspection Technology, Biology, Environmental Health, or relate field (proof required).

• 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.

• One (1) year of experience in carpentry or plumbing or electrical work under the immediate supervision of a journeyman.

• I do not meet any of the aforementioned requirements to file

  03

  Do you have a Class C Drivers License?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employees, the public, and members of various organizations and outside agencies?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you have the ability to use computer and software?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you willing to occasionally work evenings, weekends and holidays?

• Yes

• No

  07

  REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

• Yes

• No

  08

  CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment.

To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

Required Question

Agency

City of Long Beach

Department

Community Development - (UC)

Address

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 3rd Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-5290

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

Apply

Please verify your email addressVerify Email