Building/Construction Inspector

SALARY DETAILS

$66.73 - $66.73 Hourly

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Inspection Department provides professional quality assurance and regulatory support for the Facilities Services Division’s school construction projects. This support is provided by experienced Inspection Department staff with backgrounds in public school construction, architecture, engineering contracting, general construction and specialized crafts.

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10 or 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 10 or 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Building/Construction Inspector for the Los Angeles Unified School District performs continuous inspection of contract school construction for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents. Extensive driving is required in fulfilling responsibilities.

 

Core duties include:

• Performing continuous inspection of wood frame, reinforced concrete, Gunite, masonry, and structural steel construction for compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and all applicable State and local building codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Analyzing plans, specifications, and contract documents and interprets or secures interpretation of plans and specifications for contractors and subcontractors.
• Notifying architects, engineers and project teams of material or work quality that does not meet the requirements of the approved contract documents or applicable codes.
• Coordinating and monitoring the on and off-site work of specialized inspectors and materials testing laboratories including the document control of all issued reports.
• Maintaining daily reports of construction progress, site activity, and events.
• Verifying all approved scope change and signs affidavits required by State and Local authorities and the Facilities Services Division.
• Representing the District on construction sites, in contacts with contractors, engineers, commissioned architects, and the public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is required. College semester units or equivalent quarter units from a recognized college or university in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction management, and construction technology are preferable.

 

Special:

Building/Construction Inspectors must possess and maintain certification as a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 General Inspector by the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

A valid California Driver License.

Use of an automobile.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will place priority on actions and results, follow through on tasks to project completion, keep all involved parties informed, and will have:

 

• Exceptional industry knowledge, which includes a full working knowledge of steel braced frames, structural wood frame, structural masonry and concrete as it relates to construction; thorough understanding of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 and applicable ordinances and regulations related to California public school construction and safety; and demonstrated skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, codes, and contract documents.
• Construction field experience such as project superintendent, construction field engineer, general trade foreman or journey-level tradesperson sufficient to realize the type and extent of contractor performance required for regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional project management skills to work independently; stay organized, prioritize and cluster related tasks effectively; meet deadlines; track daily construction progress; and coordinate specialized inspectors, materials testing (such as soil, lumber, concrete and steel), and survey crews at construction sites.
• Strong fact finding and decision making skills to determine required actions and/or options, consider necessary speed, consult appropriate parties, and follow through within the chain of command with information to resolve work related issues and find workable solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to ensure good working relationships with peers, which include: effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to handle conflict within the project team; and the ability to lead fairly and effectively.
• Additional certifications from the Division of State Architect (DSA), Special Inspection, International Code Council (ICC), and the American Construction Inspector Association (ACIA) are preferable.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

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We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. If you are unable to attend the scheduled assessment dates, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to visit our website, http://www.lausdjobs.org periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply again. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

 

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