Senior Building Inspector (20784343)

City of Woodland; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Deferred compensation

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Bilingual pay

Job summary

The City of Woodland is seeking a Senior Building Inspector to join the Community Development Department. You will perform complex field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings, review plans, issue building permits, and coordinate with other departments to ensure code compliance.

The ideal candidate has four years of public agency plan check and building inspection experience, a valid California driver’s license, and ICC certifications (Plans Examiner preferred;

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of public agency plan check and building inspection experience in industrial, commercial, and residential construction.
• A valid California Driver's License and ICC Plans Examiner certificate within one year of hire; Combination Inspector preferred.
• Current possession of or ability to obtain ICC certificates such as Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate field operations of the building division.
• Perform the most complex field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings.
• Inspect foundation, structural, framing, plumbing, heating, and electrical installations.
• Maintain records and prepare paperwork, permits, and reports.
• Coordinate final inspections with other departments and agencies; issue permits and correction notices.
• Train inspectors and respond to code questions from staff and the public.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Public safety

Education

High School diploma

Advanced coursework in planning/building inspection

Tools

ICC Plans Examiner certificate

ICC Building Inspector

Combination Inspector Certificate

California driver’s license

Job description

The City of Woodland is strategically located in California’s Sacramento Valley, one of the world’s richest agricultural areas. The City has a population of over 60,000 while maintaining it small town appeal, and is the County seat of Yolo County. Woodland is approximately 85 miles northeast of San Francisco and 24 miles northwest of Sacramento, the State Capitol. The City is ideally positioned along Interstate 5 and is also serviced by the Sacramento International Airport, 12 miles to the east. Known as the “City of Trees”, Woodland has 176 acres of parks with a wide variety of athletic fields, which host a myriad of year-round sports activities for youth and adults. The surrounding area offers water skiing and boating on Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa, and Folsom Lake. Winters can be enjoyed skiing at the many fine resorts in the Lake Tahoe area.

Woodland is a full-service City and includes the departments of Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Police, Fire, Community Services, Public Library and the City Manager’s and City Clerk’s Office. In order to maintain a high level of service to our diverse community, the City of Woodland is looking for motivated and qualified applicants to join our current staff of 323 employees, 165 classifications City wide.The City offers a wide variety of positions with room for advancement.

Please consider the City of Woodland in your future career.

Performs complex combination inspections of residential, commercial and industrial building sites to enforce all applicable laws and codes; performs non-structural plan checking on a variety of residential construction and modification; provides a variety of information to property owners, developers, architects, engineers and contractors and assists in administrative duties of the division. The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City of Woodland is looking to fill a Senior Building Inspector position in the Community Development Department. The Ideal Candidate for the current vacancy is someone who has a strong understanding of all aspects of construction and building inspection. This position requires a team player with good interpersonal, time management, and communication skills. Candidate must be self-motivated and display good judgment, as well as be organized, flexible, approachable, resourceful, and a positive team contributor. Ideal Candidate will have substantial public contact experience and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, as well as the ability to coordinate and work effectively with other Citydepartments. Current possession of an ICC Plans Examiner certificate, possession of ICC certificates such as Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Inspector, and a Combination Inspector Certificate is desirable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Plan, schedule, and coordinate the field operations of the building division. Perform the most complex field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling; inspect foundation, structural, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating, and electrical installations. Perform field review of plans and specifications. Perform office plan check of residential structures and commercial/industrial projects as assigned. Maintain records and prepare appropriate paperwork, correspondence, records, and reports. Issues building permits, correction notices, and stop work orders. Resolve disputes between building division staff and developers, contractor, architects, engineers, and general public. Coordinate final inspections with other departments and agencies. Train inspectors and respond to inspector’s questions and inquires on codes and compliance. Regular and consistent attendance.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide general information to the public, development community and other government agencies.Confer with architects, contractors, builders, other City departments and divisions, and the general public in the field and office. Review and compute energy calculations. Attend work or project related meetings and serve as City representative. Perform related duties as assigned. Work cooperatively with others.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education / Training: High School diploma is required. Advanced coursework or specialized training in planning, building inspection, construction management or a related field is desirable.

Experience: Four (4) years of public agency plan check and building inspection experience in inspection of commercial, industrial, and residential construction, two years of lead supervisory experience desirable.

Licenses / Certificates: Required upon hire, possession of a valid California Driver's License and possession of or ability to obtain an ICC Plans Examiner certificate within one (1) year of hire; possession of ICC certificates such as Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Inspector. A Combination Inspector Certificate is preferred.

Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to ensure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.

BENEFITS

Retirement:
CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members).The City does not participate in social security

Deferred Compensation:
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth) with 1% City-match. After successful completion of probation, new hires are also eligible for a 2% City contribution.

Medical:
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs.City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Medical Allowance: (2026) $2,463.99/ month & (2027) $2,537.91/ month

Dental/Vision:
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Benefits

LTD/STD:
City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities

Life Insurance:
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy

Supplemental Benefits:
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available

Vacation:
6.7 hours per month during first three (3) years of service

Holidays:
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)

Sick Leave:
8 hours per month

Bilingual Pay:
$200 per month upon certification

Prof. Growth and Wellness Stipend:
$625/annually for professional growth and wellness (non-taxable, paid over 24 pay periods per fiscal year)

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer