The Building Inspector I/II is responsible to perform a variety of residential and commercial building inspection duties at various stages of construction, alteration and repair; to maintain a variety of inspection related records; and to provide information and assistance to the public.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME."
The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be placed on the eligible list and invited to the next step in the process, which may be a Spark Hire, one-way video.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City. The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Apply online at www.modestogov.com. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The deadline to apply is May 27, 2024 at 5pm.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of responsible construction experience equivalent to journey level in one of the following building trades: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical systems (heating, ventilation and air conditioning/HVAC) or related field.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree with major course work in Building Inspection Technology or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate valid California driver's license.
Possession of an I.C.C. Certificate as a Certified Building Inspector is desirable.
