Building Inspector - Senior 

Supplemental Questionnaire

(2024-13549-01)

Part I - Minimum Qualifications (Not Scored)

This section will not be scored or used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided to the applicant for informational purposes prior to completing the questionnaire. Applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualification for this position on their application. 

Do you possess at least two years of responsible journey level experience performing duties similar to those of a Building Inspector II with Placer County? If yes, describe all similar duties performed in the Employment Record section of your application.

Do you possess a valid Certificate of Registration issued by the International Code Council (ICC) for one or more of the following? (Please check all that apply.)

Applicants who reported a "no" response to either of the above questions are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications section of the job posting for this position before proceeding.

Part II -  Training and Experience Examination (Scored)

This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the Civil Service examination for this recruitment and will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination.

Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position. Applicants must describe all applicable education and experience information on their employment application for minimum qualification consideration.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

INSTRUCTIONS: For the following questions, please indicate your level of experience:

Conferring with engineers, architects, contractors, manufacturers, and owners regarding complex and difficult technical issues.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

Reviewing, assessing, and approving complex and difficult building plans and calculations related to structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing design, and construction aspects for compliance with all applicable local and state codes.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

Conducting complex and difficult field inspections of buildings during construction or remodeling for compliance with all applicable local and state codes, as well as approved plans and specifications.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

Approving completed building/construction work, noting corrections that need to be made, and preparing correction letters and inspection reports.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

Interpreting and explaining applicable building codes, policies, and procedures to the public.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

Assisting the public at a public counter, by telephone, and/or by email in the processing of permits and applications.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

Setting up inspection schedules/routes and traveling to field sites.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

Training and leading subordinate staff in the building inspection and plan review process.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

Are you proficient with any of the following software systems? Check all that apply.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

Do you have experience utilizing any of the following tools and equipment? Check all that apply.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.

Thank you for completing the examination portion of the application process. We encourage applicants to review their answers for accuracy prior to submitting.

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