Field Inspection Supervisor

County of Napa, CA; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Napa, CA is seeking a Field Inspection Supervisor to lead and coordinate inspectors ensuring compliance with state and county codes. You will provide technical guidance and inspect major projects, resolving complex issues.

The ideal candidate has strong supervisory experience, collaboration skills, and a commitment to modernizing workflows while maintaining high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Four years as a government building inspector with one year in a lead supervisory role.
• Education: completion of the twelfth grade; college coursework in inspection is desirable.
• License/Certificate: Building Inspector certification per CA law; ICC or CASp desirable; valid CA driver's license.
• Licenses and certifications must be maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise and coordinate field inspectors for code compliance.
• Provide technical guidance, perform inspections of major projects and resolve issues.
• Develop staff through training, evaluate performance, and improve procedures.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers and the public.

Education

High school diploma equivalent

ICC certifications / Building Inspector licenses

Job description

The Napa Valley, internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation.

The Department of Planning, Building, & Environmental Services (PBES) serves our community by enforcing a fair, efficient, and open process that balances the diverse needs of agriculture, the economy, health and safety, and the environment. As a member of PBES you will work alongside employees from the following PBES Divisions: Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Parks, Planning, and Staff Services.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is being posted to fill a future vacancy. The selected candidate will begin work in January 2027.

About the Position

The Field Inspection Supervisor plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and coordinates the work of staff responsible for inspecting residential and non-residential buildings for compliance with applicable State and County codes, ordinances, and regulations. This working supervisor provides technical guidance to inspectors, performs inspections of major and technically complex projects, interprets building codes and regulations, resolves inspection-related issues and conflicts, and coordinates inspection activities with other agencies, contractors, architects, engineers, and the public.

The position also plays a key role in staff development and unit operations by conducting training, evaluating performance, assisting with personnel actions, monitoring workflow, and recommending improvements to policies and procedures. The Field Inspection Supervisor exercises considerable independent judgment in addressing complex code and compliance matters and serves as a resource to the Chief Building Official, including assuming building inspection and compliance responsibilities in their absence.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader who is committed to developing a high‑performing team and delivering exceptional customer service. They will lead by example, foster a culture of accountability, consistency, professionalism, and continuous improvement, and actively seek opportunities to make inspection processes more efficient, effective, and accessible. The successful candidate will be open to new ideas and technologies, identify opportunities to modernize workflows and leverage technology, and challenge the status quo when there are better ways to serve the community and support staff. They will bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a practical, solutions-focused approach to complex issues, while building positive working relationships with employees, customers, contractors, design professionals, other agencies, and the public. The ideal candidate will be proactive and innovative, able to translate challenges into opportunities for improvement, and committed to creating a consistent, customer‑focused, and forward‑thinking inspection operation.

Education and Experience

A desirable combination is:

Experience: Four years of experience as a government agency building inspector preferably to include one year in a lead supervisory capacity. (Four years of paid experience as a superintendent of building construction projects, which involved the supervision of several of the building trades, may be substituted for one year of the required experience.)

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Course work in building or construction inspection as an accredited college or university is highly desired.

• License or Certificate: Consistent with California State law must be certified as a Building Inspector. Legacy, or residential and commercial certifications in building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing from the International Code Council. (ICC).
• Plans Examiner and/or DSA CASp certification is desirable.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

Recruitment Process

• Online Application Deadline: Monday October 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm (PST)
• Supplemental Question Scoring: Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 13, 2026. Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from scoring the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
• Oral Panel Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 2, 2026. Only the most qualified candidates from the Oral Panel Interview will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

Disaster Services Workers

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at [phone].

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.