PLEASE NOTE: This recruitment has been extended and will close on Sunday, June 30, 2024. So, please be sure to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,080 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.
What We Do
The Community Development Department guides the planning, development, and preservation of the City of Beverly Hills. The department is composed of six divisions (Administration, Community Preservation, Community Filming and Event Permits, Development Services, Planning, and Rent Stabilization) and provides staff support to five commissions (Architectural, Cultural Heritage, Design Review, Planning, and Rent Stabilization). Community Development is responsible for the review and processing of all private development projects to ensure compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Building Code including planning entitlements, zoning and plan review, permits, and inspections. The department preserves the community’s character and high quality of life through the code enforcement and historic preservation programs and administration of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
What We're Looking for
The City of Beverly Hills is looking for a highly qualified Building Inspector II for the Community Development Department. This role will perform technical building inspection duties and guide projects through the development process from concept review to final inspection. This position also inspects residential and commercial buildings at various stages of construction and reviews alteration or repair for compliance to approve plans. This role provides technical support to an assigned supervisor and division staff. Incumbents in this position may receive occasional instructions or assistance, and will eventually be expected to have full knowledge of the division operating procedures and policies.
The ideal employee will have strong knowledge of related inspection codes (building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical), will have experience with commercial, residential, and public way inspections. Knowledge or experience working with ADA accessibility is highly desirable. Candidates for this position should be effective communicators, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, integrity, and self-management skills. Please note that this position requires the use of a personal vehicle as well as City established car insurance policy minimums to be met (City's Administrative Regulation No 3A.4) .
Please click here to view the complete job spec for Building Inspector II
SELECTION PROCESS:
All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.
The selection process may consist of any of the following components:
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Supplemental Questionnaire
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Oral Examination
All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials. Candidates who are successful and placed on the eligibility list for this recruitment, may be used for other departments and/or to fill a position of a lower classification.
Conviction History
As a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
Conclusion
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Beverly Hills.
Disaster Service Workers
All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Applicant Support
For any Government Jobs account and/or application issues contact Applicant Support at 855-8524-5627.