Senior Building Inspector: Complex Inspections & Plan Review

City-of-SAN-Pabl; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Pablo is recruiting for Building Inspector and Senior Building Inspector roles. You will inspect new constructions, alterations, and repairs, enforce codes, and provide technical assistance to staff and the public.

Senior level adds oversight of complex systems, scheduling, plan reviews, and training. Qualifications include 2+ years in public inspection or 4+ years in building trades; ICC certificates and ongoing training are expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of responsible inspection experience with a public agency, or four years of increasingly responsible experience in the building trades.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade for each level; Senior requires additional specialized coursework.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform building inspections at various stages of progress for commercial and residential buildings.
• Conduct code enforcement investigations and ensure compliance with California codes and city ordinances.
• Prepare and issue plan check reviews and coordinate with other departments as needed.
• Respond to questions from engineers, architects, contractors, and the public; provide training to lower-level inspectors (Senior).
• Investigate and resolve code compliance complaints; provide emergency inspection services as required.

Skills

Code enforcement

Building inspections

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Construction management courses

Tools

Inspection scheduling software

Job description

The City of San Pablo is recruiting for Building Inspector and Senior Building Inspector roles. You will inspect new constructions, alterations, and repairs, enforce codes, and provide technical assistance to staff and the public.

Senior level adds oversight of complex systems, scheduling, plan reviews, and training. Qualifications include 2+ years in public inspection or 4+ years in building trades; ICC certificates and ongoing training are expected.