Supervising Building Inspector

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking a Supervising Building Inspector to lead a team in the building inspection program. The role involves supervising inspectors, reviewing construction plans, and enforcing local, state, and national codes across residential, commercial, and industrial structures.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years of experience at Building Inspector I or II level, with strong reporting skills and the ability to train staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Either: Three years full-time experience in Building Inspector I or II in Sacramento County service performing duties including reviewing construction plans and inspecting residential, commercial, and/or industrial buildings to determine compliance with local, state and national codes.
• Or: Three years full-time experience equivalent to Building Inspector I or II performing duties including reviewing construction plans and inspecting residential and/or industrial buildings to determine compliance with local, state and national codes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and train inspectors.
• Read and interpret building and construction plans and specifications.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Supervision & training

Code compliance knowledge

Reading plans

Report writing

Job description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 11/3/26, 12/1/26 (final). Positions in the Building Inspector series review construction plans, and/or inspects all residential, commercial, industrial buildings, and other structures in Sacramento County to determine compliance with applicable local, state and national codes. The class of Supervising Building Inspector is responsible for supervising a group of building inspectors in a building inspection program.

Examples Of Knowledge And Abilities

• Techniques and methods of inspection
• Principles and techniques of supervision and training
• Local, state and national codes and ordinances applicable in Sacramento County
• Legal procedures regarding local, state and national code enforcement in Sacramento County
• Building construction materials, methods, and practices common to Sacramento County

Ability to

• Supervise, evaluate, and train others
• Read and interpret building and construction plans and specifications
• Maintain effective working relationships with builders, contractors, architects, general public, fellow employees, and other departments
• Prepare clear and concise reports

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Either: Three years full-time experience in either the class of Building Inspector I or II in Sacramento County service performing duties which have included reviewing construction plans and inspecting residential, commercial, and/or industrial buildings to determine compliance with local, state and national codes.

Or: Three years full-time experience equivalent to the class of Building Inspector I or II performing duties which have included reviewing construction plans and inspecting residential and/or industrial buildings to determine compliance with local, state and national codes.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Special Requirements

License Required: Some positions may require a valid California Driver’s License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to the positions in this class series.

Physical Requirements: Ability to climb ladders, rafters and scaffolding; crawl into attics and under buildings; climb into and out of ditches and swimming pools under construction; visually trace colored electrical wiring.

Certification Requirements:

• All positions in this class series will be required to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field and, within one year thereafter, to obtain certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County.
• Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector, plans examiner or building official, for not less than two years prior to January 1, 1996, is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.
• In addition, persons appointed to this class must complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community colleges or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.

Note: Failure to maintain a valid California Driver’s License Class C or higher and failure to meet the required certification requirements may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4 or the applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer.