Lead Building Inspector

City of Eastvale; Eastvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Eastvale is seeking a Lead Building Inspector to oversee compliance with building codes for the community's residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The role involves inspection, leadership, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure safety in construction. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, ensuring standards that protect the community's prosperity.

Benefits

4-Day Work Week

11 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

Monthly Benefit Allowance for Medical, Dental, and Vision

Educational Reimbursement

Employer Contribution to Pension

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in inspection of construction, including one year supervisory.
• Ability to perform detailed inspections to meet safety and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team of Inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
• Add value to the community by ensuring the safety of construction sites.

Skills

Inspection

Building Codes Knowledge

Collaboration

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Completion of the twelfth grade

Specialized training in building and construction

Job description

LEAD BUILDING INSPECTOR

(BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION)

**SALARY RANGE STARTING JULY 1ST, 2025**

$100,661.08 - $125,711.90Annually

$8,388.42 - $10,475.99 Monthly

$48.39 - $60.44 Hourly

BENEFITS

- 4-Day Work Week - 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

- 3.5% COLA on July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026 are in addition to

regularlyscheduledmerit increases that are dependent on performance

- $2,612.57 Monthly Benefit Allowance towards Medical, Dental, and Vision

- Employer Contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account upon completion of fifth year

-Pension through CalPERS- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Voya Financial

- 200% Employer Contribution Match to a 457 Plan up to $3,000 per year

- Professional Development with Breaking the Chain Consulting

- $2,500 Educational Reimbursement per Fiscal Year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in building and construction.

EXPERIENCE:Three years of increasingly responsible experience in inspection of industrial, commercial, residential construction including at least one year of supervisory experience.

EASTVALE'S PURPOSE & VALUES

PROTECTING THE PROSPERITY AND WELL BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY

HUMBLE; put people and purpose first

CARING; be kindhearted, attentive, and responsive

DRIVEN; work hard towards meaningful and creative solutions

CITY MANAGER'S MESSAGE

Team Eastvale embraces the incredible opportunity to meaningfully impact our community every day. We take great pride in making Eastvale a City in which community members and visitors experience high standards of livability, educational attainment, playful experiences, and community connections.

We wish to congratulate you on taking this first step in joining a team that’s driven by more than just a job, but one that is values driven; always looking for ways to enhance connectedness between people, businesses, and the diverse communities that call Eastvale home. This team is passionate and very talented, not remaining focused on looking at how government has traditionally done things, but looking more towards how things can be done better for the future of the community!

Challenges will always exist in this world, but with that comes vast opportunities to tackle each day anew with an attitude of finding paths forward to ensure Eastvale’s high community standards are achieved. Our leadership team is experienced, but still desires to learn and grow, which contributes to a wonderfully exciting work environment!

Since Eastvale’s incorporation in 2010, through the vision of our City Council and the dedication of our City team, the City has witnessed incredible benchmarks being achieved. From starting out as a humble farming and dairy community, to now being a vibrant commercial, social, and cultural hub, in large part due to annual events such EATSvale, EEK!VALE, the Eastvale International Food Festival, and Miracle on Citrus. The City now boasts over 70,000 residents, 200 retail businesses, and two of the top 50 most visited shopping centers in the nation. And, next up is the development of a new Civic Center and Downtown!

Eastvale has come a long way over the past several years, but there’s so much more to accomplish to serve this wonderful community! Therefore, as we continue down the path to build a better tomorrow for Eastvale and contribute to this municipal success story, we invite you to apply to be a team member as we bring Eastvale to the next level of success. The future is bright in Eastvale, and we want yours to be too, so come and join our team!

THE POSITION
The Lead Building Inspector will serve as a key member of the Building Safety Division to help ensure that all of Eastvale’s residential, commercial and industrial properties are in compliance with the most up-to-date building codes. The individual selected for the position win need to possess a “can do” attitude and “get it done” approach to work in a fast-paced environment while working closely with a talented, energetic, and highly engaged team of City talent.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Adding value to the community by ensuring the safety of active construction sites and building structures within the city
• Leading and training a team of Inspectors to ensure safety regulations and building code compliance is being met

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• An experienced professional with the ability to perform highly detailed inspections to meet safety and building regulations

• An expert of building codes and construction methods that can identify and develop creative solutions to complex safety hazards faced in building construction

• A collaborative individual who can work in partnership with the residents and developers within Eastvale to enhance safety within buildings and construction sites

• A champion of the Building Safety team that is dedicated to safety, education, and making certain that all parties involved understand the importance of building code compliance.

• A leader with a strong sense of character with uncompromising ethics and values, including honesty, integrity, and courageous decision making

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for the position, all candidates must submit a completed City application, cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references here.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training, education, experience and writing skills as presented in the application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions. The process may include interviews and/or performance tests. A background investigation including, LIVESCAN fingerprinting and verification of previous employment. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment letter, applicants are required to complete a drug and/or alcohol test at the time of their pre-employment physical. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire.

This recruitment will close onSunday, June 30th, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.