Supervising Building Inspector

Sacbar; Hayward, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hayward seeks a Supervising Building Inspector to oversee the Building Division’s inspection section, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with California codes and regulations. The role emphasizes staff development, performance management, and effective communication with contractors, owners, and design professionals.

The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory experience, extensive building inspection knowledge, and the ability to coordinate workloads and set

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical inspection, including two years in lead or direct supervision.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• California Driver’s License at appointment; supervisory skills training during probation; two ICC certifications in building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the Building Division’s inspection section.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to staff.
• Establish work priorities and assist with complex field issues.
• Ensure consistent application of codes and regulations.
• Develop staff through training and performance management.
• Act as City Building Official in the absence of the incumbent.
• Engage with contractors, property owners, design professionals and the public.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Building inspection

Code enforcement

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Salary: $147,056 - $178,776 per year

The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the Supervising Building Inspector! This position will supervise and coordinate the Building Division’s inspection section and provide technical assistance and guidance to staff. Under general supervision of the City Building Official, this position coordinates inspection and code enforcement activities, establishes work priorities, assists with complex field issues, and ensures consistent application of applicable codes and regulations.
The Supervising Building Inspector plays a key role in staff development, training, and performance management, including evaluating employee performance, participating in staff selection, and addressing performance deficiencies when necessary. The position may serve as Acting City Building Official in the absence of the incumbent and contributes to the effective delivery of building inspection and code enforcement services to the community.
The ideal candidate is an experienced building inspection professional with strong knowledge of applicable California building codes and regulations and demonstrated supervisory experience. They will be an effective leader who can coordinate workloads, establish priorities, provide technical guidance, and promote consistent inspection and code enforcement practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively address complex technical issues and resolve concerns with employees, contractors, property owners, design professionals, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

You have:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical inspection including two (2) years performing lead or direct supervision.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License at time of appointment. Completion of supervisory skills training coursework within the probationary period. Possession of two or more ICC (International Code Conference) combination certifications in the following areas are required: building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical or equivalent. Examples of equivalent certifications would be, but not limited to, comparable ICBO (International Conference of Building Officials) certifications or IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials).

The required certifications and license noted above shall be maintained throughout employment.

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