Building Inspector I​/II

Overview

The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for:
Building Inspector I/II

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The Department

The Department helps Fremont become the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned in the City's General Plan. Department activities include:

• Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
• Preserving open space
• Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
• Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community

The department includes Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Environmental Services.

The first review of applications is December 4, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. PT
. This recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete an online application by clicking Apply just above this box.

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical examination, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs at least 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling  or emailing human resources.

For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: human resources.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Definition

Under direction, inspects and performs plan checks for buildings and structures to ensure construction or alteration work is being done according to approved plans and in accordance with the provisions of building codes and ordinances; enforces zoning and sign ordinances; and completes related work as required.

Class Characteristics

This is a deep classification series with multiple levels that are intended to provide recognition for a range of assignment variety and complexity, increasing professional/technical knowledge and skills, independence of decision-making and the impact of such decisions upon development and safety of the City. Incumbents may advance from the entry to the second journey working level, based on operational need and assignment by management, as they learn City and departmental practices and procedures and obtain required certifications.

As knowledge and experience are gained, the work becomes broader in scope and assignments are more varied and are performed under more general supervision. Advancement to each higher level class requires gaining the knowledge, skill, experience and credentials that meet the qualifications for that class and demonstrating the ability to consistently perform the work of the higher-level class.

Building Inspector I

This is the first level classification reporting to the Supervising Building Inspector. Incumbents perform work in all areas of building inspection including inspections of new construction and those related to code enforcement activities; conduct plan review for compliance with applicable City Municipal Code, Building Code, including accessibility, electrical, energy, fire, mechanical and plumbing codes; are expected to utilize increasingly independent judgment in performing daily duties but may initially rely on higher level inspectors to confirm direction.

This class is distinguished from Building Inspector II in that the latter has responsibility to perform more complex reviews and inspections including requiring additional certifications under the State Health and Safety Code.

Building Inspector II

This is the second journey level classification reporting to the Supervising Building Inspector. Incumbents perform work in all areas of building inspection including inspections of new construction and those related to code enforcement activities; conduct plan check review for compliance with applicable City Municipal Code, Building Code, including accessibility, electrical, energy, fire, mechanical and plumbing codes; use independent judgment in performing daily duties with minimal assistance from higher level inspectors and supervisors.

This class is distinguished from Building Inspector Specialist in that the latter has responsibility to perform more complex and technical plan…