Senior Building Inspector: Complex Code & Inspections Lead

County of Sonoma (CA); Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sonoma's Permit Sonoma division seeks to fill a Senior Building Inspector position through a department promotional process. Ideal candidate will inspect buildings, review plans for code compliance, and manage complex inspections within a rotating schedule.

Requires association with county codes and state standards and a valid CA driver’s license. The role involves training staff, clarifying code interpretations with architects and engineers, and coordinating field inspections in a

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a building inspector in a governmental agency.
• Possession of certification as a combination inspector or certificates in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical inspection are required.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections across building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, floodplain, and life-safety areas.
• Review plans for conformance with California Building Code and related codes.
• Manage complex inspections and specialized programs; coordinate daily routes.

Skills

Building codes

Code interpretation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County of Sonoma's Permit Sonoma division seeks to fill a Senior Building Inspector position through a department promotional process. Ideal candidate will inspect buildings, review plans for code compliance, and manage complex inspections within a rotating schedule.

Requires association with county codes and state standards and a valid CA driver’s license. The role involves training staff, clarifying code interpretations with architects and engineers, and coordinating field inspections in a