Electrical Inspector (0484U) - 30540 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
Facilities Services works to maintain a campus built environment that is conducive to teaching, learning and research. We strive to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the campus community. Facilities Services is comprised of the following units: Campus Recycling and Refuse Services, Custodial Services, Environmental Services, Grounds Operations, Shops, Quality Assurance & Customer Service, Sustainability and Engineering Services and People's Park.
Responsibilities
Provides the most complex inspections for construction of all campus facilities including new construction, modifications to existing facilities and repairs.
Provides comprehensive inspection(s) on wide variety of campus construction projects ranging from very small Tenant Improvements through complex new construction and infrastructure replacement projects and provides expert level inspections within technical areas of expertise such as Electrical.
May also be involved in other inspection areas such as plumbing, mechanical, and civil infrastructure.
Provides expert inspection of buildings and their related components, reviews and inspects all electrical installations.
The position will also be expected to inspect campus infrastructure connections to those building, all utilities, including but not limited to, high pressure steam lines, domestic and fire water mains, medium and high-pressure gas lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm drains, and duct banks for various electrical installations, high voltage campus wide distribution systems, and voice and data, including fiber optics.
May review and inspect all building exterior access projects for compliance with all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, state and local requirements, and act in coordination with the campus Access Compliance Officer to confirm alignment with the expectations of that office as applicable.
Provides Inspector of Record (IOR) services on small and complex general construction projects, coordinating the activities of other campus inspectors within area of technical expertise, and "special inspectors" as required by California code of Regulations Title 24.
Coordinates and supports inspections with State/Campus Fire Marshall.
Provides written documentation of all inspections performed, including daily reports, weekly updates and other reports as required to keep various project participants informed as necessary.
Provides plan review for civil plans and specs for all campus projects as well as meet and discuss findings with appropriate designers as required.
Inspects and confirms compliance with all applicable codes, plans and specifications, campus standards, and acts in the capacity of deputy to the Director of Inspection Services and the Campus Building Official.
Required Qualifications
Expert knowledge of California Building Codes, Cal OSHA, and the Campus Construction Design Standards.
Expert knowledge/skills in providing comprehensive plan review services including the most complex improvement projects as well as code applications for replacement, repairs and upgrades of campus facilities, with particular emphasis on area of technical expertise.
Expert ability to review, evaluate, and advise project management on level of project completeness as it applies to application for progress payments submitted by contractors.
Expert verbal and interpersonal communications skills including skill to work effectively with a variety of constituents.
Expert organizational and analytical skills, including skill in problem recognition, avoidance and resolution.
Expert skills in effectively meeting budget and time constraints.
Skills to use computers and other electronic media to complete project documentation of all inspections, project progress, contractor manpower and equipment accounting and digital photography of the work in progress.
Education/Training:
Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Certification in Electrical inspection discipline or disciplines required.
Salary & Benefits
This is an exempt, monthly paid position. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $95,000.00 - $142,500.00.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html