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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Chief Building and Plumbing Inspector
Posted on November 27, 2024 by Employer details City of Victoria
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Chief Building and Plumbing InspectorCompetition Number: 24/250Posting Scope: Internal / ExternalPosted Date: November 21, 2024Closing Date: December 12, 2024, 4:30 PM PST Department: Planning and DevelopmentPosting Type: Continuous (Regular Full-Time)Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) Salary: $ 58.40 per hour, Pay Grade 18Job Code: 4191Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 positionNumber of Vacancies: 1 Work from HomeThe successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City?s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction. Flex The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.POSITION FUNCTIONCoordinate and participate in the operations of the Building and Plumbing Inspection section. KEY DUTIESCoordinate, assign and review the work of approximately 7 FTE staff involved in building inspection which includes plumbing inspections; ensure schedules, procedures and established performance and safety standards are met; responsible for full supervision. Make recommendations on changes to policies, bylaws, regulations and disputes related to building & plumbing inspection and permits; review and approve proposed equivalent alternate methods of construction on site not specified in the building code, make recommendations on alternative solutions; prepare correspondence and reports; make presentations to Council or Committee; represent the department at various meetings, public forums and Court proceedings; representative of the Technical Review Committee and member of the RESPOND team. Oversee sign permit applications with variances by reviewing applications, negotiate and meet with clients, creating reports for committee with recommendations to Council; present at Council regarding relaxation or variance to the Sign Bylaw; represent the City at Hearings when necessary. Review preliminary concept plans and make recommendations on building & plumbing code aspects; review building permit applications for compliance with building & plumbing codes and city bylaws; coordinate staff response for appeals to the Provincial Appeal Board concerning staff rulings to the Chief Building Official; settle disputes regarding bylaw enforcement and building & plumbing inspections issues; issue building & plumbing permits; conduct site inspections to confirm compliance with building & plumbing codes, bylaws and safety requirements; issue stop work and no occupancy notices as required; ensure completion and provide final authorization on occupancy permit following inspection by building, plumbing and electrical inspectors; maintain manual and computerized records of inspections and building plans. Perform related duties where qualified. INDEPENDENCEWork is generated by building permit and construction activity and statutory requirements.Work is reviewed through reports to supervisor.Issues such as changes to policies, bylaws and regulations are discussed with supervisor. WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical Effort:Climb stairs (Occassional)Mental Effort:Deal with complaints and negative comments. (occasional)Visual/Auditory Effort:Focus on detailed drawings, specifications and computer for short periods. (occasional)Work Environment:Office.Work outside in all weather conditions. (occasional)Work on construction sites. (occasional)Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to electrical hazards, dust, fumes and asbestos. (rare) KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIESOrganize and prioritize the work of the section.Understand and apply the principles and methods of building design and ins- LocationVictoria, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$58.40HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99840
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