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Katherine Jordan

Summary

Detail-oriented ICC-certified building inspector with a strong municipal background and experience across all types and phases of construction; capable of ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations, Adept at conducting thorough inspections, identifying potential issues, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance project outcomes. Collaborative professional dedicated to fostering positive relationships with contractors, architects, and stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Self-employeed
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted with activities of daily living.
  • Transported her to medical appointments.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing, grooming, bathing, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Provided emotional support, and encouraged her to participate in physical therapy, increasing her mobility and quality of life.

Building Inspector

Charles Abbott Associates
03.2014 - 07.2018

Scheduled and performed inspections of:

Structural

Electrical

Mechanical

Plumbing

Single family residential

Multiple family residential

Tract

Residential additions and ADU

Commercial

Industrial

Accessibility

Solar

Tenant improvement

Fire damage/natural disasters

Code compliance

  • Maintained inspection logs and permit files. Issued correction and stop work notices as directed by the Building Official.
  • Retrieved data from multiple databases, and collected soil reports, structural observations, and HERS certifications for building finals. Prepared Certificate of Occupancy as directed by the Building Official.
  • Conversed with architects, engineers, contractors and homeowners to resolve issues and bring projects into compliance.
  • Answered code related questions via email, phone and the public service counter.
  • Created and issued permits.
  • Reviewed non structural plans for compliance with state and federal codes and regulations. Calculated plan check and facilities fees.
  • Created and updated homeowner handouts to reflect code changes.
  • Created in house departmental forms.
  • Assisted in preparing monthly billing, and quarterly and yearly productivity and finance reports for City finance department.
  • Trained new associates in the use of permitting software, plan check procedures, roles and responsibilities of field inspection, and jurisdictional procedures.
  • Attended training to maintain certifications and to keep current with code changes and new legislation.

Education

Certificate Program - Building Inspection, Construction Management

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
04-2014

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Prioritization and scheduling
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Enthusiastic learner
  • Self-motivated worker
  • Collaborative team player

Certification


  • J5 California Residential Combination Inspector
  • I5 California Commercial Combination Inspector
  • I8 California Combination Inspector
  • C8 Combination Inspector
  • C5 Commercial Combination Inspector


Aforementioned certs are currently inactive:

  • J3 California Residential Plumbing Inspector
  • I3 California Commercial Plumbing Inspector
  • J1 California Residential Building Inspector
  • I1 California Commercial Building Inspector
  • J2 California Residential Electrical Inspector
  • I2 California Commercial Electrical Inspector
  • M5 Mechanical Inspector
  • B5 Building Inspector
  • E5 Electrical Inspector
  • P5 Plumbing Inspector
  • Cal OES ID # 76794


Timeline

Caregiver

Self-employeed
03.2023 - 06.2024

Building Inspector

Charles Abbott Associates
03.2014 - 07.2018

Certificate Program - Building Inspection, Construction Management

Ventura College