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CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPERVISOR OF INSPECTIONS DEFINITION Under administrative direction, performs responsible overall supervisory and technical work in the inspection and enforcement of building, hous- ing, zoning and related regulations. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assigns, directs and reviews work of the supervising inspectors in a comprehensive program of building inspection. Recommends and establishes procedures and policies for field inspections. Determines appropriate action in code violations. Explains and interprets the code enforcement program to architects, engineers, contractors and the general public. Assists in scheduling department work load and determining necessary priorities. Evaluates current construction practices and technology for the purpose of recommending appropriate code changes. Determines required levels of inspection services and commensurate fee schedules. Investi- gates and makes recommendations of new types of building materials. Con- ducts difficult and complex field inspections. Determines status of major projects nearing completion and coordinates conditional releases and approvals. Develops and supervises the maintenance of inspection records and plans and other departmental records. Prepares reports and corres- pondence and supervises the conduct of special surveys of housing condi- tions. Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget. Performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS The Supervisor of Inspections exercises considerable discretion in apply- ing and interpreting building codes and regulations and in determining administrative practices and procedures within established policy. He coordinates and supervises the functions of the various inspection ser- vices and acts for the Director of Building Safety and Housing in his absence. MINIMUM BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Five years of responsible experience in structural design or building inspection activities, two of which shall have been in a supervisory code enforcement capacity. Supplementary, college level courses desirable. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the uniform building code and of other state and local laws regulating building construction. Knowledge of modern methods of building construction and principles of structural design. Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and direct the activities of the various sec- tions of inspection services. Knowledge of inspection principles, proce- dures and methods. Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive written reports. Ability to effectively interpret and communicate the terms and requirements of pertinent regulations. Ability to conduct investiga- tions and research in the area of building construction and inspection. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with owners, builders, subordinates and the general public.