Senior Inspector-Building and Safety

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization is seeking a Senior Inspector to perform complex plan reviews and field inspections ensuring compliance with various building codes. The ideal candidate should have substantial municipal building inspection experience, relevant certifications, and strong analytical skills. This role directly contributes to ensuring safety and standards in the community.

Qualifications

• Five years of municipal building inspection experience.
• One year of supervisory experience is desirable.
• Possession of ICC inspector certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Enforces building codes and issues correction notices.
• Conducts inspections of buildings during construction phases.
• Confers with architects and contractors regarding codes.

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Closing Date: August 13th, 2025, at 9:00PM (PST) or once 100 applications are received whichever occurs first

Job Title: Senior Inspector

Department: Comms Development

Division: Building and Safety

Annual Salary Range: $98,125.82- $125,236.02

FSLA: Non-Exempt

General Summary: Perform complex plan reviews, field inspections and tests ensuring adherence to specifications and conformance to City standards, California Building Code Standards and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Enforces building related codes, including the International Building Code, California Building Code Series, Uniform Housing Code, International Plumbing Code, International Electrical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, and other appropriate local codes, issues corrections notices and citations.
• Conducts field inspections of industrial, commercial and complex residential buildings during various phases of construction and remodeling to assure compliance with the above referenced codes and ordinances.
• Reviews plans including tenant improvement and remodels for conformance with codes and ordinances.
• Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and other interested parties; explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding all applicable codes within area of responsibility.
• Maintains records of building and inspection activities and completes related reports; issues certificates and permits as appropriate.
• Provides supervision and direction to other building inspectors.
• Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance; responds to complex and sensitive building issues.
• Assists in providing customer service at public counter and assists the Building Official with Building and Safety Division related activities.
• Provides lead direction to Building Inspectors.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of previous municipal building inspection experience. One (1) year of supervisory experience or lead experience is desirable.
• Possession of International Code Council (ICC) inspector certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing for residential and commercial applications, or other recognized certifications. An ICC Plan Checker certification is also desirable.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by courses in geometry, trigonometry, and algebra or a two-year college degree in pre-engineering or equivalent.
• A valid California Driver's License is required.

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information.
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work.
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers.
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Valuing – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Guiding Principles

1. Put people first.
2. Be visionary.
3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
5. Be Creative.
6. Always Improving.
7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
• Operate Equipment (none)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors:

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
• Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.