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Job Opportunity

Join the City of Berkeley's Planning and Development Department in its effort to protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens!

As a Certified Housing Inspector I, you will enforce building codes and regulations by performing skilled work in the investigation, reporting and follow-up of housing deficiencies, primarily for existing residential units. You will work with property owners to gain compliance with codes and regulations that govern housing construction, rehabilitation, repair and use. This work requires considerable independence and discretion in field inspections, although more experienced Housing Inspectors are available for advice and assistance on highly technical matters.

See the full job class specification here:

Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school and experience as specified below:

• Two (2) years of full time experience equivalent to an Assistant Inspector for a public agency, OR
• One (1) year of experience equivalent to a building inspector or housing inspector or code enforcement inspector for a public agency, OR
• Four (4) years of experience as a home inspector, journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, building plans examiner, public works inspector, or permit specialist, OR
• Three (3) years of experience in construction trades as a licensed general, plumbing, electrical or mechanical contractor, superintendent or supervisor of building construction, or any combination thereof.

Other requirements include:

• Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) or California (CA) certification in Residential Building or Housing Inspection or Code Enforcement, or equivalent ICC or CA Legacy Certification.
• Ability 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 must maintain a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Applications must submit a completed application, resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that while resumes are required, they 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 ...@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but is not limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
• Competitive review and assessment of responses to the supplemental questionnaire and applicants' education, training, and experience to determine the best qualified candidates

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.

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 ...@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.

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.

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.

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