Placer County

The Supervisor level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinates and are responsible for a program area within a work unit or division.

Receives general direction from assigned management staff.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical and clerical personnel.

• Conduct complex plan review and field inspections and perform all related activities.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for plan review and building inspection; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in plan review and building inspection.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for personnel and equipment; monitor and control expenditures.
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible advanced journey level experience performing duties similar to those of a Senior Building Inspector in Placer County.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in building codes, construction technology or a related field.  Additional training in supervision is highly desirable.

Required License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as an Inspector issued by the International Code Council.
• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of building design, construction and inspection.
• Equipment, tools and materials used in building inspection and plan review.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations.
• Principles of budget preparation and monitoring.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures.
• Intermittently, sit at desk for long periods of time; stand at the public counter to answer questions of the public; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; walk, stand, kneel, climb, crawl and bend in the field; and occasionally lift moderate weight.
• Organize, implement and direct building inspection and plan review operations/activities.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Interpret and explain pertinent County and Division policies and procedures.
• Conduct complex plan reviews and field inspections.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Drive an automobile in all weather conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.