Building
and Safety
Testing for most civil service
jobs happens only periodically and sometimes as little as once every two years.
An exam may consist of one test or a number of different tests. Note that
once you pass the test and you're on a civil service list, you'll be interviewed
to determine if you receive a job offer. Make the most of your opportunity
with the resources below.
GENERAL
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Building
Codes Illustrated, Francis D. K. Ching, 2012 -
RECOMMENDED
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International
Building Code 2012 International Code Council, 2012 -
RECOMMENDED
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International
Energy Conservation Code 2012 International Code Council, 2011
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International
Fire Code 2012 International Code Council, 2011
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International
Fuel Gas Code 2011 International Code Council, 2011
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International
Mechanical Code 2011 International Code Council, 2011
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International
Plumbing Code 2011 International Code Council, 2011
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International
Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings 2011
International Code Council, 2011
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National
Electric Code 2011 National Fire Protection Council, 2010
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National
Electric Safety Code 2012, David Marne, 2011
PRACTICE INTERVIEWS
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Complete
Interview Guide
Learn how to answer questions so that no matter what an interviewer asks
you, you'll be calm, cool, and confident with 3 practice interviews.
TEST GUIDES
Need help for a specific
subject such as word problems and math?
Click
here for guides and free help for the most difficult test areas.
The most often requested study
guides are listed below. If you don't see the guide that you're looking
for, enter the title of the job in the search box below.
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Associate Inspector,
Electrical, Jack Rudman, 2000
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Associate
Inspector, Plumbing, National Learning Corp., 2009
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Building
Construction Inspector III, Jack
Rudman, 2014
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Building Inspector, Jack
Rudman, 2003
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Building Inspector Trainee,
National Learning Corp., 2013
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Building Inspector
II,
Jack Rudman, 2004
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Code
Compliance Inspector,
Jack Rudman, 2014
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Code Enforcement Officer,
Jack Rudman, 2010
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Electrical Inspector,
Jack Rudman, 2014
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Principal
Building Inspector, Jack Rudman, 2004
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Senior Electrical Inspector,
Jack Rudman, 1994
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The
Code Enforcement Survivor Handbook: Some Basic Information to Help You
Survive a Career in Code Enforcement, Sandra Moore, 2007
MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION POSITIONS
Testing for a supervisor's
position? Review these resources in addition to the test guides below:
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The
New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan: How to Take Charge, Build Your Team, and
Get Immediate Results,
George Bradt, 2011
The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan will help ensure that you achieve
all of your goals in your next leadership role by implementing an effective
plan, starting even before Day One.
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The
First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Michael
Watkins 2013
A hands-on guide for moving successfully into a new role. Walk through
the transition as Watkins identifies the most common pitfalls new leaders
encounter and provides tools/strategies for how to avoid them.
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Skills
for New Managers, Morey Stettner, 2013
Specific answers for key responsibilities including delegating work,
communicating effectively, mentoring, leadership, and coaching.
Includes bulleted lists, checklists and definition of terms.
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101
Tough Conversations to Have with Employees: A Manager's Guide to Addressing
Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges, Paul Falcone, 2009
Covering everything from substandard performance reviews to personal
hygiene to termination meetings, this guide helps managers on what to say
and how to say it. Good resource for test questions regarding
frequently encountered supervision situations.
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Complete
Interview Guide with Supervision Guide
From job-interview.net, 200+ possible interview questions on supervision
including behavioral/situational questions. Plus, answers to the toughest
supervision interview questions.
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