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    Senior Housing Inspector - Berkeley, United States - City of Berkeley (CA)

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    BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY
    Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation.

    At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.


    As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation.

    Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.


    JOB OPPORTUNITY


    The City of Berkeley invites applications for the position of Senior Housing Inspector In this role, you will perform the more difficult and sensitive housing inspections, along with pro-active and re-active inspections.

    As the lead inspector, you'll assign and review the work of housing inspectors and provide subject matter expertise in abating more difficult or complex violations.


    Your highly skilled and complex inspections will include housing, building, zoning, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and related codes and regulations governing housing construction, rehabilitation, repair and use primarily for existing residential units.

    Assignments are varied and generally require close interaction with the public, providing information and interpretation of applicable ordinances, codes and regulations.


    The Senior Housing Inspector must have effective and courteous communication skills in order to discuss housing violations, violation remedy and necessary inspections and fees and participate in depositions and court hearings as requested.

    We are looking for someone who can provide and support a work environment that highlights efficiency and team collaboration in a professional and friendly atmosphere for the inspectors and administrative staff.

    See the full job specification here:


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position is:


    Equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of full time experience equivalent to Housing Inspector, Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Inspector for a public agency.


    Certifications:

    Must possess an International Code Council (ICC) or California (CA) certification in Residential Building or Housing Inspection or in Code Enforcement; and ICC or CA Residential or Commercial Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Mechanical Inspector certifications; or equivalent ICC or CA Legacy Certification for either Combination Inspector or Combination Dwelling Inspector.


    Other requirements:

    Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities.

    When driving on City business, incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.


    In addition to the above qualifications, the ideal candidate will be a highly skilled leader with advanced knowledge of housing inspection procedures and building codes, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in technical applications.

    The incumbent will be capable of independently conducting complex inspections, providing lead direction to a team, fostering positive interactions with the public, and contributing to the improvement of procedures to ensure the safety and compliance of residential units in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.


    APPLICATION PROCESS
    Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.


    Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.


    EXAM PROCESS

    The exam process will include:

    • Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents


    Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification.

    The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate.

    Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.


    Reasonable Accommodations:
    The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment.

    Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS


    Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

    The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

    All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.


    DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
    All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.


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