Building Inspector II

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking a Building Inspector to review construction plans and inspect residential, commercial, and industrial structures for code compliance. You will assess plans, conduct field inspections, and ensure adherence to local, state, and national codes.

Qualified candidates will have knowledge of Title 24, safety practices, and the ability to communicate findings clearly. A valid California driver’s license and certification requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Two years full-time experience in Building Inspector I in Sacramento County.
• Or journey level standing with two years full-time journey level experience in building trades.
• Or two years full-time experience reviewing plans and performing inspections for code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans for local, state and national code compliance.
• Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards.

Skills

Read and interpret codes

Explain regulations

Follow instructions

Read construction plans

Maintain relationships

Detect unapproved materials

Enforce regulations

Resolve construction problems

Math operations

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/5/26, 2/5/27, 8/5/27.

Positions in the Building Inspector series review construction plans, and/or inspects all residential, commercial, industrial buildings, and other structures in Sacramento County to determine compliance with applicable local, state and national codes.

Knowledge of

• Local, state and national codes and ordinances applicable in Sacramento County
• Inspection methods and techniques used in building inspection
• Title 24 of the California Administrative Code
• Building construction relating to residential, commercial, and industrial structures
• Safety precautions associated with building inspection
• Testing equipment used in building inspection

Ability to

• Read, interpret, and explain local, state and national codes and regulations applicable to Sacramento County
• Recommend proper methods in correcting local, state and national code violations
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications of residential, industrial, and commercial structures
• Maintain effective working relationships with builders, contractors, architects, general public, fellow employees, and other departments
• Detect unapproved building materials and poor workmanship
• Enforce local, state and national code regulations and standards
• Resolve difficult and complex construction problems
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Minimum Qualifications

• Either: Two years of full-time experience in the class of Building Inspector I in Sacramento County Service.
• Or: Journey level standing or equivalent plus two years full-time journey level experience in one of the trades of building construction.
• Or: Two years full-time experience performing the duties comparable to the Sacramento County class of Building Inspector I in another jurisdiction, which have included reviewing construction plans, performing routine inspections of residential buildings, mobile homes and other structures to determine compliance with applicable local, state and national codes.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

License Required

Some positions may require a valid California Driver’s License, Class C or higher.

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb ladders, rafters and scaffolding; crawl into attics and under buildings; climb into and out of ditches and swimming pools under construction; visually trace colored electrical wiring.

Certification Requirements

All positions in this class series will be required to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field and, within one year thereafter, to obtain certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County.

Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector, plans examiner or building official, for not less than two years prior to January 1, 1996, is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.

In addition, persons appointed to this class must complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community colleges or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.

Note: Failure to maintain a valid California Driver’s License Class C or higher and failure to meet the required certification requirements may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4 or the applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions