BUILDING INSPECTOR I/II / SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR (DOQ)

The Ideal Candidate:

1. Attention to Detail: Meticulous in examining construction sites and documents to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
2. Strong Knowledge of Building Codes: Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal building codes and safety standards and able to provide assistance to the public and staff as needed.
3. Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex situations and provide practical solutions to compliance issues.
4. Effective Communication Skills: Clear and concise in delivering inspection results and guidance to contractors, developers, and the public.
5. Problem-Solving Ability: Capable of identifying potential issues and offering sound recommendations for correction.
6. Integrity and Fairness: Committed to enforcing regulations consistently and impartially.
7. Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively with colleagues and other departments to achieve common goals.
8. Customer Service Mindset: Focused on helping community members understand and meet compliance requirements.
9. Adaptability: Responsive to changing regulations and evolving industry practices.
10. Professionalism and Accountability: Takes responsibility for their work and upholds the high standards expected in public service.

The Right Perks: 

• Earn a competitive salary
• Our 9/80 work week means you'll have every other Friday off
• Our regular business hours are 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) and 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Fridays)
• Gain generous health benefits (all medical premiums employer paid at 90%)
• Enjoy ample time off (14 paid holidays, 96 hours of sick leave, 80 hours of vacation leave)
• Participate in the CalPERS retirement system (Classic members 2% @ 55, PEPRA members 2% @ 62) and Social Security
• Enhance your career taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program, up to $1,500 per fiscal year, which can also be used for student loan payments
• Receive annual ICC and CASp certification stipend
• Participate in the 457 deferred compensation employer match program

Two Openings Available:

• 1 Senior Building Inspector
• 1 Building Inspector I/II

First Review of Applications: March 10th 2025

Your Role: Senior Building Inspector (please see linked job description)

Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical requirements and related codes and ordinances; methods, tools, and materials used in building construction; principles and techniques of building inspection and plan checking; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; supervisory practices and procedures.

Ability to: Perform plan checks, complex building inspections and complaint investigations unsupervised; determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies; understand and interpret building plans, specifications, and codes; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; keep accurate records and prepare comprehensive verbal and written reports; use a computer; use good judgment in the scope of assigned authority; participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees on performance issues in coordination with Human Resources; implements discipline in consultation with Human Resources; responds to staff questions and concerns.

Your Role: Building Inspector I (please see linked job description) / Building Inspector II (please see linked job description)

Knowledge of:Federal, State and local building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, green, disabled access requirements and related codes and ordinances; methods, tools and materials used in building construction; principles and techniques of building inspection and plan checking; appropriate safety procedures for performing inspections

Ability to: Perform plan checks, complex building inspections and complaint investigations unsupervised; determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and policies; understand and interpret building plans, specifications and codes; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; keep accurate records and prepare comprehensive verbal and written reports; use a computer; use good judgment in the scope of assigned authority; establish and maintain effective relationships with City employees and the public including engineers, contractors, architects, and design professionals, and homeowners; and demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

Senior Building Inspector: Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in building technologies, construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field (i.e., business, science technologies, etc.)Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction, inspection, and/or plan checking; or two (2) years of college level study in the areas listed above and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction, inspection, and/or plan checking; or education equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in an area not listed above with ten (10) years increasingly responsible experience in construction, inspection, and/or plan checking. Experience with a public agency is highly desirable.

Building Inspector I (please see linked job description) / Building Inspector II (please see linked job description); High school diploma required with advanced courses in building inspection/construction technology (minimum equivalent to 45 Community College units) with an International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certificate; OR, one year of entry level construction experience with ICC Building Inspector Certificate; OR, Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field (i.e., engineering, architecture, etc.) with ICC Building Inspector Certificate.   Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are desirable.

Salary : $67,784 - $106,330