Inspector Trainee (Environmental Violations)

The City of Pasadena Public Works Department is seeking a diplomatic individual with an eagerness to learn to fill the position of Inspector Trainee.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting daily inspections of construction and demolition projects in the field as well as assisting with enforcement of anti-scavenging of recyclable material, and violation of product disposal bans. This position will report to and will also act as a back-up to the Senior Code Enforcement Officer to assist with enforcement of public right-of-way violations. This position will be assigned to the Resource Recovery & Recycling Division of Public Works Department.

“The Pasadena Department of Public Works preserves, maintains, and enhances the City’s infrastructure and natural resources and provides environmental stewardship for the benefit of our residents, businesses, and visitors.” To learn more about the Public Works Department, please

Please note: This examination is authorized as Promotional and Open Competitive, with the promotional eligibility list taking precedence.

Essential Functions

The following list represents some of the essential functions for the position.

• Drive to various locations throughout the City to conduct housing, property maintenance, and zoning inspections for compliance to municipal codes, plans, conditions of approval, and housing, property maintenance, and zoning codes;
• Read and interpret housing, property maintenance, building, electrical, zoning, public right of way, plumbing and mechanical codes, and applies said codes during site inspections;
• Read and interpret construction and demolition applications ;
• Prepare written notices, warnings, citations, inspection and other reports;
• Present cases of noncompliance before the Code Enforcement Commission and refer cases to the City Prosecutor's office, as needed;
• Research property histories and municipal codes;
• Attend neighborhood meetings and special events;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to Take Initiative/Responsibility: Ability to stand up and be counted on to find an appropriate solution, and for taking the necessary action without any prompting.
• Conflict Management Ability: Manage conflicts as they arise and be able to adopt positive, constructive, and solution-focused approach.
• Organization/Planning Skills: Build balanced and comprehensive strategies to achieve goals through preparation and organization.
• Ability to Work Independently: Operate in a self-motivating way and rely on common sense and judgment to achieve goals and targets.
• Diplomacy Skills: Utilize tact and diplomacy in sensitive or difficult situations to help maintain positive momentum of communications.
• Perception/Judgment Skills: Effectively synthesize what you see, hear or sense in order to form a clear view of what may be viable and practical as a possible course of action.
• Learning Attitude: Being open-minded to learn new skills, behaviors or better ways of doing things.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• One year of experience in the building, planning, construction and/or rehabilitation fields, preferably in code compliance or environmental violations related to scavenging of recyclables and or product disposal bans. Completion of college-related courses in Inspection Technology may substitute in part for the experience requirement.
• An Inspector Trainee may be required to enroll in school for related education courses in Inspection Technology.

Applicants who appear to be best qualified will be invited to any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate their job related experience.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There is currently one full-time vacancy in the Resource Recovery & Recycling Division in the Public Works Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future. Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one-year probationary work period.

Special Requirements

Must possess P.C. 832 certification through the State of California by the end of probation and as a condition of continued employment.

Must possess a valid Class C California Driver's License at time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

May be required to provide an operable motor vehicle for the purpose of performing field inspections and other related duties.

Must be available to work special events occurring on nights and weekends, as required.