HomeMy Public PortalAbout86-136 (10-21-86)RESOLUTION N0. 86-136
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT
SALARY SCHEDULES TO INCLUDE THE REVISED POSITIONS OF BUILDING
INSPECTOR AND SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
h WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood has adopted a.n Employee
Classification and Position Plan and amended same as needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood has adopted a salary
resolution with salary schedules including General and Management salary schedules;
and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has identified a need for the
positions of Building Inspector and Senior Building Inspector; and
WHEREAS, the required job analyses have been completed and the classification
statements for Building Inspector and Senior Building Inspector.
and
WIIE REAS, the Personnel Board ha.s recommended the new classifications;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lynwood has reviewed the proposed
section and approves same;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lynwood does hereby find,
determine, order and resolve as follows:
Section 1. Amend the Employee Classification a.nd Position Plan to include
the new classification statement for the position of Building Inspector, delete pre-
h" sent classification statement for Senior Building Inspector and include the revised
classification statement for Senior Building Inspector (See Exhibit`A & B).
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Section 2. Amend the General Salary Schedule to include the title of
Building Inspector at the 19G level.
Section 3. Amend the Management Salary Schedule to delete the title of
Senior Building Inspector from the SM level and include it at the 6M level.
Section 4. Tliis resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21st da.y of October 1986.
ATTEST:
ANDREA L. HOOFER, City Cler
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS TO FO RP1:
City Attorney
ROBERT HENNZNG, Mayor
City of Lynwood
APPROVED AS 'IO CONTENT:
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Dona d .T, Fr r, Acting Assistant
City Manager
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
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I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood,
do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular
meeting held on the 21st day of October 1986.
AYES: COUNCILPERSON BYORK, MORRIS, WELLS, I-IENNING
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
City Cler<, City~o: Ly o0
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EXHIBIT A
BUILDING INSPECTOR
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to conduct field inspections of buildings, structures and
installations in various stages of construction, alteration and repair for conformance
to codes and laws; to enforce building, plumbing, electrical, occupancy and zoning
ordinances and codes; to assist in the review of building plans and specifications;
'and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (These examples do not list all the duties which may be assigned;
any one position may not include all the duties listed)
Under direction supervision of the Senior Building Inspector performs field inspections
of single and multi-family residential, commercial and industrial buildings and instal-
lations during rough to finished stages of construction, remodeling,. and repair; inspects
structures in the community development areas, mobile homes and mobile home parks; in-
spects motels and hotels for conformance to code; ascertains that permits have been obtained
for the work being performed; inspects foundation, excavation, concrete, framing, plas-
tering, plumbing, hearing, air conditioning and electrical installations; checks stud,
joist, rafter spacing and other structural member factors; examines grade, quality and
treatment of lumber, concrete, wire and composition; checks underground installations
of conduit and wiring; checks installation of electric panels, fixtures, lighting outlets,
control equipment, motors and air conditioning equipment; performs electrical surveys of
buildings, equipment and loadsand provides information regarding violations; may perform
office and field checks of plans and specifications; may issue building permits; ascer-
tain's conformance with applicable codes and pertinent provisions of City ordinances, State
and County heahth`ordinances; confers with architects, contractors, builders and the general
public in the field and office; interprets .and explains requirements and restrictions;
investigates and resolves complaints regarding unauthorized building and ordinance vio-
lations; maintains records and prepares necessary reports; assists in the preparation of
cases for legal action; stays abreast of changes in codes, laws, ordinances and City
policies; assists in coordinating activities with other City offices and departments.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of an appropriate California operators license issued by the State Department
of Motor Vehicles.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Building construction plans and specifications, methods and materials
and proper inspection methods; building, electrical and related codes and ordinances
enforceable by the City, specifically including. uniform building and plumbing codes,
National Electrical Code, zoning ordinances and State and County health codes; accept-
able safety standards in building construction work; safe work practice-s.
Abilitv to: Perform building inspections, enforce regulations, examine workmanship,
and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction
practices; read and interpret building plans, specifications and building codes; make
arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately; apply technical knowledge of building
trades work; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.; advise on standard
construction methods and requirements; promote and enforce safe work practices;
prepare reports and maintain records; establish and maintain cooperative work
relationships with builders, contractors and the general public; enforce neces-
sary regulations with firmness and tact; read and write at the level required for
successful job performance.,
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required
knowledges and abilities in qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges
and abilities would be:
Two years of responsible work experience. in building inspection, code enforcement
or journey level building trades work.
EXHIBIT B
SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
DEFINITION
Under general direction, to supervise, assign and coordinate the Building & Safety
division, including plan check and building inspection functions; to insure compliance
with all applicable laws and building codes; to assist with building ordinance revision
and development; to inspect buildings and structures for conformance with building codes
and approved plans; to review routine building plans and specifications for proper design
and code conformance; to approve building permits; to answer questions concerning code
enforcement and structural requirements for the public architects and engineers; and to
do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under general supervision of the Community Development Director, plans, organizes, directs
and coordinates the building inspection functions of the City; oversees.and participates
in the enforcement of laws, codes and ordinances dealing with standards for. commercial,
industrial and residential structures; performs routine plan checking functions and coordi-
nates consultant plan check services; reviews the more routine plans and calculations to
determine such factors as loading on roofs, walls and floors, size and spacing of beams,
rafters and joists, amount of size or reinforcing concrete members and type of structural
connections in order to ensure the adequacy of design and meet earthquake, load and material
stress requirements; makes field inspections of building construction to insure compliance
with applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, building plans and specifications, insures
that proper quality building materials are being used; spots and insures corrections of
defects in construction work, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, concrete, frame-
work, masonary, lathing, plastering and the construction; calculates foundation, stress,
square footage and support requirements for plan checks; prepares lists of corrections for
plans and specifications;provides consultation to the Director on building inspection and
ordinance development; assists with budget development and expenditure control; develops
and recommends changes in fee schedules; has responsibility for maintenance of building
inspection records and reports; coordinates building inspection functions with other
City departments and government agencies; serves on boards and committees as directed;
may represent the City at illegal construction hearings; provides input and review for
a variety of planning and community development functions and issues; explains and. inter-
prets applicable codes and ordinances for contractors and the general public; supervises
and participates in the issuance of building permits; keeps abreast of changes in codes,
laws, ordinances and City policy; conducts special inspections and investigations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of an appropriate California Driver's license issued by the State Department
of Motor Vehicles.
ICBO certification as a Combination Inspector of Building Inspector.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Federal, State, County and City codes and ordinances relating to construc-
tion and structural requirements; types of building materials and. variations in their
quality; modern methods of building construction; acceptable health, safety and fire
standards. in building construction; principles, methods and techniques of building in-
spection; basic principles and methods of plan checking; basic principles of budget
Senior Building Inspector
development and expenditure control; general organization, function and services of
municipal government; basic civil and structural engineering principles related to
building and construction; principles of supervision and training; safe work practices.
Ability to: Plan, organize, direct and coordinate building inspection work; supervise
and participate in the issuance of building permits, ensuring that permits are issued
promptly and in accordance with appropriate codes and ordinances; communicate effecti-
vely, both orally and in writing; provide training for Division staff; prepare budget
requests and control expenditures; apply technical knowledge of building trades work;
use sound inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and to detect
deviations from plans, specifications and standard construction practices; read and
interpret plans, diagrams and specifications;, review and check routine building plans
for proper design and conformance with codes and ordinances; make arithmetical calcu-
lations quickly and accurately; oversee the maintenance and upkeep of records; provide
consultation and recommendations on ordinance development and revisions; explain building
codes, ordinances and permits requirements to contractors, developers and the general
public; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships,; stay abreast of changes
in codes, laws and City ordinances.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required know-
ledges and abilities is qualifying. Atypical way to obtain these knowledges and abi-
lities would be:
Four years of responsible work experiencein building inspection, code enforcement or
journey level building trades work. Two years experience as a Building Inspector for
a public jurisdiction is highly desirable. Some experience in alead or supervisory
capacity is desirable.