Combination Inspector

About the role

The Department: The Community Development Department enhances the community’s safety, welfare, quality of life, and economic opportunities by providing advanced planning, development review, permitting and inspection services, as well as administration of programs related to affordable housing.

To learn more about the City of Santa Clara's Department of Community Development/Housing, click here.

Responsibilities

• Perform building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections.
• May be assigned to Code Enforcement, Building, Electrical, Permit Center, and Plumbing & Mechanical programs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.
• Five (5) years of experience as a journey person in the building construction or related trades OR Three (3) years of experience as a Combination Inspector in a city or county inspection jurisdiction OR Possession of a State of California license as a general (B-l) or electrical (C-10) or plumbing (C-36) or heating, ventilating, air conditioning (C-20) contractor for a minimum of two (2) years.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification.

Qualifications

• Valid California Class C driver's license.
• Certification by the International Code Council or other recognized agency, as a Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector within one (1) year of appointment and for continued employment in this class.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $125,115.24 - $159,613.32 annually. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Schedule

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Additional Information

Applications must be filled out completely. To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This position is continuous: First review of applications will be on November 7, 2025. After the initial review, applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

This position is open to all bargaining unit employees.

Conflict of Interest: Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.

Permanently employed employees will receive a preference point for this position.

City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary: Overview for Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 Employees