Building Inspection Supervisor

This position is open until filled.

A first review of applications will take place during the week of February 9, 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.

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Building Inspection Supervisor in our Development Services Department/Building Division. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

Under general direction, to supervise, evaluate, train and coordinate the work of building inspectors performing inspection work in all phases of construction, alteration, and repair for adherence to plans, specifications, and state and local codes; to perform the more difficult or problem inspections; and to perform related work.

• 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;
• Submits 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;
• Coordinates the automated building permit systems;
• May serve as staff in matters coming before relevant appeals boards;
• 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.

• Participates in professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of related information;
• Performs related work as required.

Supervision is received from the Building Official. Supervision is exercised over Building Inspectors as specified by the Building Official.

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.

Ability to:

• Analyze, interpret and accurately check plans and specifications for compliance with code requirements;
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports, plan correction sheets and inspection records and corrections;
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with engineers, architects, contractors, staff and the general public;
• Supervise the work of subordinate staff, including coordinating, assigning, monitoring and evaluating staff; hiring and training, counseling and disciplining staff; and processing grievances;
• Train subordinates on the state‑of‑the‑art construction…