925-Permits & Inspections - 2512-925 Inspector II

Village Management Services, Inc.'s mission is to serve the residents of Laguna Woods Village with the highest level of customer service and professionalism, making Laguna Woods Village the premier active-adult community in Southern California.  We value integrity, quality, dedication and open communication in a rewarding and challenging environment.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction, plans, inspects and coordinates the alterations inspections, mold/mildew inspections, associated remediation and participates in the engineering, drafting, construction and inspection programs; and performs related work as required.  Work involves regular contact with other divisions, departments, City building officials, contractors and frequent contact with residents and resident directors.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:          

• Attends Committee and Mutual meetings as directed. 
• Prepares cost estimates, researches information, prepares reports and recommendations to determine construction follow-up actions required and coordinates construction projects.
• Contacts contractors to obtain bids on construction jobs, inspects new construction projects and consults/advises residents on a variety of construction and maintenance problems.
• Drives a vehicle to perform job.

 

When assigned as Alterations Inspector, performs the additional Essential Functions:

• Participates in the issuance of permits for and conducts inspections of modifications to the Community manors. 
• Reviews permit applications for conformance to established Community standards and approves, rejects or refers permit application to the appropriate Mutual board for review and performs inspections. 
• Participates in the review and preparation of variance applications and as assigned prepares variance reports to present at board meetings.
• Enforces conformance to mutual standards.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from High School supplemented by College level course work in Engineering, Architecture and or Construction Management with thorough experience in building construction or inspection, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which produces the following:

 

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.

• Knowledge of computer and applicable software programs.

• Knowledge of mold and mildew remediation processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices, systems and procedures.

• Knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices, techniques and instruments of drafting.

• Knowledge of the materials, methods and practices used in various types of construction, and the stages in construction when possible defects and violations may be most easily observed and corrected.

• Knowledge of national, state and local building and related codes and regulations, and local zoning ordinances.

• Ability to prepare and/or direct in the preparation and maintenance of engineering records and make concise technical reports.

• Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

• Ability to relate to the needs and concerns of senior citizens.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and pleasant working relationships with fellow employees, contractors, architects, residents and the public.

 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of an ICBO Certificate (International Conference of Building Officials) and/or active or inactive Contractors License and recent experience in construction supervision and/or management.
• Ability to obtain certification related to mold remediation.
• Ability to pass respiratory pulmonary function test.
• Ability to pass qualitative and/or quantitative respirator fit test.

VMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.