Building Inspector II/Senior Building Inspector

The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a collaborative, adaptable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused candidate for the position of Building Inspector II/Senior Building Inspector within the Building & Safety Division. This role is essential in ensuring that development projects comply with safety standards and regulations, supporting the growth and sustainability of the community. Join our dedicated team as we work to make Rancho Cordova a safe, vibrant, and thriving place to live and work.

APPLY TODAY! This recruitment is set to close on 03/16/2025 First round of interviews to be scheduled the week of March 31st

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

• Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
• CalPERS Retirement.
• Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks.

The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law. Full job descriptions for each of the position levels can be found by clicking the link below:

Building Inspector II

Senior Building InspectorMinimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Building Inspector II: Hourly Range - $41.02 - $50.19
Licensure or Certification

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license

        Required Certifications: 

• Possession of a current International Code Council (ICC) certification as either a Commercial Building Inspector, Residential Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner, OR Residential Plans Examiner.
  • Possession of specialized ICC certifications related to building inspection or plans review are desirable.

Education/Training

• Equivalent to completion of a high school diploma, specialized training in building inspections, the construction trades, or a related field is desirable.

Experience

• Two (2) years of building inspection experience as a Building Inspector I with the City of Rancho Cordova,

       OR

• Three (3) years related experience in other building inspection agency.

Senior Building Inspector: Hourly Range - $47.14 - $57.72
Licensure or Certification

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license

       Required Certifications: 

• Possession of a current International Code Council (ICC) certification as one of the following:
  • Commercial Combination Inspector OR
  • Residential Combination Inspector OR
  • Commercial Building Inspector AND Residential Building Inspector, plus two (2) or more additional ICC certifications (such as Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electrical Inspector).
• A combination of ICC certifications may be accepted based on the needs of the department and approval by the Building Official.
• Preferred Certification: Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp)

Education/Training

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade is required. 
• An associate's degree in Building Inspection Technology, Construction Management, or a related filed is desirable and may substitute for one year of required experience.  

Experience

• At least two (2) years of experience as a Building Inspector II with the City of Rancho Cordova

       OR

• Three (3) years of senior-level building inspection experience with another public agency, particularly inspecting commercial projects and leading complex enforcement actions. 
  • Experience in code enforcement, training of junior staff, and coordinating with multiple departments and stakeholders on large-scale projects is preferred. 

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requires the mobility to work in the field and walk over rough and uneven surfaces and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment sitting at a desk for long periods of time. 

Manual dexterity to operate calculators, cameras, computers, grasp tools, hand-held printers and inspect electrical devices.

Use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings.

Travel from job site to job site operating and sitting in vehicle.

Bend, squat, kneel and twist while performing field work; climb ladders into attics or crawl under raised floors; walk on roofs, including sloped roofs.

Exposure to dust, noise, machinery, moving objects and other vehicles while performing field work; and exposure to various types of weather during field work including extreme heat during summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months. 

       Speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone.

Vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen.

Color vision to inspect electrical wiring.

Smell to detect gas or sewage leaks.

Touch to determine hot and cold-water fixtures.

Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds such as plans, tools, files, books or boxes of paper for distances up to 100 feet.

Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

FLSA - Non-exempt status

Salary : $85,322 - $120,058