Building Inspector​/Plans Examiner

Salary

Schedule:

$8,466 - $10,291

The Town of Corte Madera's Community Development Department is hiring a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to join their team.

The Town strives to enhance the community’s health, safety, and quality of life by serving its residents and businesses through proactive, responsive, and inclusive leadership. Corte Madera, California, a community of just under 10,000 people, is devoted to preserving its rich history, maintaining today’s quality of life, and carefully planning its future. Corte Madera is located in central Marin County and has everything at its doorstep.

To learn more about the Town:
The Town of Corte Madera

The Department of Community Development, previously the Planning and Building Department, was created by the Corte Madera Town Council in February 2023 to be consistent with what other municipalities have done over the past several years. The Town created the Department of Community Development as local communities have focused more time and effort on future growth and development with an eye towards improving economic sustainability and administering housing policy for their communities.

The Department of Community Development handles topics related to planning, building, zoning, housing programs, code enforcement and economic development.

Under general supervision, the Building Inspector/Plans Examiner is a journey-level classification responsible for performing building inspection duties at all levels of construction and or review construction plans to ensure compliance with adopted building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, zoning, and other applicable laws, codes and policies; read and interpret specifications, plans, building codes; prepare inspection reports and plan review comments; represent the Town while performing field inspections.

This position performs office duties and other related work as required.

The Town seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of building codes, construction practices, and regulatory compliance.

Key qualities include:

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and construction practices.
• Communication: Clear and professional communication with interaction with contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners.
• Problem-Solving: Logical reasoning and adaptability in identifying and resolving compliance issues.
• Integrity & Professionalism: Commitment to upholding building safety and regulatory standards.
• Teamwork: Works effectively with municipal departments and public agencies.

Our ideal candidate is dedicated, reliable, and a detail-oriented professional with strong technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

• Interact professionally with the public including property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and developers on matters pertaining to codes and regulations.
• Inspect and or review plans for existing and new residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for compliance with all relevant state laws, local codes, and regulations in coordination with fellow departments and agencies.
• Review construction and alteration plans for buildings including residential, commercial and industrial structures for compliance with adopted codes.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and notices for corrections or violations as required, and input data into the permit system software for the tracking of the building permit process.
• Perform building plan reviews and revisions of construction documents for permit applications and plans as needed in coordination with staff.
• Effectively research adopted codes,…