Building Inspector I​/II

The City of Benicia invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Building Inspector I/II. Benicia is seeking a detail-oriented and conscientious professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys serving the community.

Benicia is a close-knit Bay Area city of approximately 28,000 residents. The City has upgraded its permitting software and implemented GIS and online permitting systems, providing inspectors with modern tools that support efficient, technology-driven service delivery.

Under the direction of the Building Official, the Building Inspector I/II will perform a wide range of duties, including counter services, plan review, and field inspections. The ideal candidate will possess two (2) or more building-related certifications, have completed a college-level building inspection program, and demonstrate a strong understanding of construction methods and trades. A commitment to continuous learning, customer service, and teamwork is essential.

Benicia’s diverse built environment—including two historic districts, an industrial park, an oil refinery, waterfront development, and access to two interstate freeways—provides inspectors with exposure to a wide variety of projects and the opportunity to develop broad professional skills.

The City of Benicia offers a supportive work environment and a competitive benefits package. If you are seeking a challenging, rewarding position with opportunities for professional growth, we encourage you to consider a career with the City of Benicia.

This entry-level class to the Building Inspector series is distinguished from the journey level class by the performance of the more routine tasks and standardized inspections assigned to positions within this series and is the training level within the Building Inspector series. Building Inspector I is not expected to perform with the same level of independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the Building Inspector II.

Since this is the entry-level class within the series, employees may have only limited or no directly related building inspections experience. Advancement to the Building Inspector II level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and possession of an appropriate building inspector certification and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.

This journey level class in the Building Inspector series performs the full range of professional building inspection duties, as assigned. Building Inspector II is fully competent and exercises independent technical judgement and makes sound recommendations based on inspection findings. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Building Inspector II level can be filled by advancement from the Building Inspector I level.

• Building Inspector I:
  Receives immediate supervision from Building Official; may receive technical and functional supervision from other management or professional positions. No supervision is exercised over others.
• Building Inspector II:
  Receives general supervision from Building Official; may receive technical and functional supervision from other management or professional positions. No supervision is exercised over others.

• Inspects building construction and repair sites and activities at all stages to ensure compliance with all pertinent state laws, local codes, regulations, and ordinances; checks foundations, construction, and building materials and other areas for deficiencies.
• Reads and reviews building plans and specifications prior to building permit issuance and prior to conducting inspections; reviews code requirements and ensures compliance during inspection.
• Enforces administrative citations by giving instruction and warnings and/or recommending or issuing stop work orders, issuing citations, and researching complaints.
• Issues building permits; assists builders, contractors, and homebuilders by explaining code requirements, answering questions and inquiries received at the public counter; and assisting with other…