Field Inspection Supervisor - EXTENDED

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

Benefits offered by this job

Disaster Service Worker

ADA Accommodation

Job summary

County of Napa seeks a Field Inspection Supervisor to plan, organize and coordinate a team inspecting residential and non-residential buildings for compliance with state and county codes. You will provide technical guidance, interpret regulations, and resolve complex inspection issues.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team, mentor staff, and partner with other agencies and professionals to improve efficiency and service delivery while maintaining accountability and

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a government agency building inspector, including lead supervisory responsibility.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; college courses in inspection are highly desired.
• Valid certifications and licenses per California/state codes are required and maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and coordinate staff inspecting buildings for code compliance.
• Provide technical guidance, interpret building codes, and resolve inspection-related issues.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, architects, engineers, and the public.
• Develop staff, monitor workflow, and recommend policy improvements for efficiency.
• Represent the unit in absence of the Chief Building Official and promote customer service excellence.

Skills

Building inspection

Leadership

Communication

Code interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Course work in building or construction inspection

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. LEARN MORE HERE.

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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:

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. 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.

The Recruitment Process

Online Application Deadline - THIS POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 10/19

Monday October 19, 2026, at 5:00 pm (PST)

Supplemental Question Scoring

Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 19, 2026

Supplemental questions will be scored by the 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.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Benefits

Learn more about the benefits package for this position.

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.