Senior Building Inspector — Codes, Compliance & Inspections

County-of-Sonoma-; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sonoma seeks a Senior Building Inspector to perform comprehensive inspections across building trades and assess compliance with state and county codes. The role includes plan review, troubleshooting code disputes, and guiding junior staff.

Ideal candidates have substantial inspection experience in government settings, strong knowledge of codes, and a valid CA driver’s license. The position is based with Permit Sonoma and requires daily site work year-round.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of the California Building Code, Housing, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical codes.
• Minimum two years of experience as a building inspector for a governmental agency.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license and inspector certifications is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, floodplain, and life safety inspections.
• Review plans and layouts for conformance with codes and ordinances.
• Coordinate daily route assignments and handle scheduling duties on a rotating basis.

Skills

Building code knowledge

Inspection experience

Code interpretation

Customer service

Education

High school graduation and related coursework

Job description

County of Sonoma seeks a Senior Building Inspector to perform comprehensive inspections across building trades and assess compliance with state and county codes. The role includes plan review, troubleshooting code disputes, and guiding junior staff.

Ideal candidates have substantial inspection experience in government settings, strong knowledge of codes, and a valid CA driver’s license. The position is based with Permit Sonoma and requires daily site work year-round.