Building Inspection Supervisor

About the role

The position is open until filled. A first review of applications will take place during the week of July 27, 2026. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns and lays out the work of construction inspectors engaged in the inspection of residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings for conformance to Building Code and other related codes and statutes;
• Makes field inspections when difficult enforcement or public relations problems arise or as directed by the Building Official;
• Checks methods of construction and quality of materials at building sites;
• SUBMIT REPORTS ON INSPECTIONS;
• Reviews inspectors' reports and makes decisions concerning recommendations;
• Investigates and resolves complaints against inspectors involving code interpretation or professional conduct;
• RECOMMENDS CHANGES IN PROCEDURES AND WORK METHODS RELATED TO ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING CODES;
• TRAINS, INSTRUCTS, AND EVALUATES INSPECTORS IN THE PROPER PROCEDURES AND TECHNIQUES OF INSPECTION AND THE APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF CODE PROVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES;
• OVERSEES STATISTICAL DATA RECORD KEEPING SYSTEMS;
• RECOMMENDS VIOLATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR LEGAL ACTION;
• ASSISTS IN DIVISION BUDGET PREPARATION;
• CORPORATES THE AUTOMATED BUILDING PERMIT SYSTEMS;
• MAY SERVE AS STAFF IN MATTERS COMING BEFORE RELEVANT APPEALS BOARDS;
• PARTICIPATES IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO MAINTAIN CURRENT KNOWLEDGE OF RELATED INFORMATION;
• PROVIDES PLAN CHECK SERVICES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CODES FOR MINOR PROJECTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, AND COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL TENANT IMPROVEMENTS.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: The Building Codes and state and local laws related to building construction; Electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes; Standards of acceptable building construction, materials, procedures, and safety practices; Administrative regulations, adjudications and opinions relating to building inspection activities and enforcement problems; General legal procedures involved in prosecuting violators of the building laws; Principles and practices of supervision; Inspection methods and procedures; Proper methods of building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical construction;
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications;
• Principles of budgeting.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent. A certificate or degree in Inspection Technology from a college or university is desirable. At least five years (full-time equivalent) of progressively responsible experience as a Building Inspector for a municipal or county building department.
• Licenses and Other Requirements: Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building or Combination Inspector. Must possess a valid Class C California driver's license or be able to arrange transportation for field work.