Building Inspector II

Position: Building Inspector II (Open Until Filled)
Salary : $78,492.00 - $94,584.00 Annually
Location : Fresno
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26DM0007
Department: Planning and Development Department
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 03A

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Position Description
THE POSITION
RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICANTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Under supervision, a Building Inspector II examines, evaluates, and approves the construction or alteration of residential and light commercial buildings in accordance with the Building Plumbing Mechanical, and Electrical Regulations of the Fresno Municipal Code.

Building Inspector II is a combination working level class in the Building Inspection series. Incumbents engage in the enforcement of pertinent codes, ordinances, and regulations related to fire, life and health safety, accessibility, structural and nonstructural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical elements of construction, for public or private building projects permitted within the City of Fresno and provide consulting services to architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and owners.

One vacancy currently exists in the Planning and Development Department within the Inspection Services Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify:

One (1) year of experience equivalent to that gained as a Building Inspector I with the City of Fresno, completion of certification as a Combination Dwelling Inspector or Combination Inspector; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below;

OR

Four (4) years of experience as a general contractor supervising more than one trade; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below;

OR

Six (6) years journey level trades experience involved in multi- or single-family residential or light commercial construction; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below;

OR

Three (3) years of experience as an Environmental and Safety Consultant II, Plumbing and Mechanical Consultant II, or Electrical Safety Consultant II with the City of Fresno or equivalent; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below.

EDUCATION: Accredited college or university major course work must be in one of the following: construction technology, architectural drafting, industrial technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, engineering technology or closely related field.

SUBSTITUTIONS: Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Likewise, additional education may be substituted for the required journey level experience on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.

NOTE: If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation may be rejected.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Incumbents selected must acquire certification from the International Code Council or International Conference of Building Officials as a "Certified Combination Dwelling Inspector," or "Certified Combination Inspector" during the first two years of employment in the Building Inspector series and maintain the required certificate for the…