Inspector II

Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB SUMMARY

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.
• Provides scope of work, assists in obtaining necessary bids, inspects for compliance, documents procedures, maintains records and verifies contractor invoicing relative to work completed.
• Works with various insurance carriers to ensure compliance with insurance regulations.
• 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.

 

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 modern office equipment, practices, systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices, techniques and instruments of drafting.
• Knowledge of national, state and local building and related codes and regulations, and local zoning ordinances.
• 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.

Company DescriptionVillage Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.Company DescriptionVillage Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.

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