Specialty Combination Inspector; Continuous

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Would you like to join a dedicated and collaborative team committed to ensuring a safe and healthy community for the City of Oakland? The Bureau of Building staff are experienced public servants passionate about maintaining and improving the built environment. The Department of Planning and Building is looking to fill multiple Specialty Combination Inspector positions to support plan review, inspections, and code enforcement activities.

These positions may be filled in either the Code Enforcement Division or the Permit Inspection Division. Candidates with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, structural engineering, or mechanical and electrical engineering are encouraged to apply.

We offer various positions within the Residential, Commercial, and Code Enforcement Inspection Divisions. Whether you have specialized experience in a particular trade, a comprehensive understanding of building codes and construction practices, or experience in enforcing property maintenance, local and state regulations—particularly related to development—you are encouraged to apply.

If you are committed to providing high-quality service to a diverse community and want to contribute your skills to a supportive team, we invite you to consider a role with the Planning & Building Department.

• Public‑Service Oriented. You demonstrate a commitment to public service and desire to contribute to making Oakland a safe, sustainable, and thriving community.
• Safety Oriented. You value safety and understand the importance of verifying that properties, structures, and their electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems are installed correctly and meet code requirements.
• Experienced in Code Enforcement. You have experience or a strong interest in code enforcement, with a clear understanding of local regulations and the ability to enforce property maintenance and development standards professionally and fairly.
• Collaborative. You enjoy working collaboratively with a diverse team of public servants and serving a diverse community with professionalism and respect.
• Flexible and Adaptable. You are able to adapt to changing priorities and work environments effectively.
• Learning Oriented. You maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to continuous process improvements.
• A Strong Communicator. You communicate clearly and effectively with property owners, tenants, construction professionals, and colleagues, ensuring that safety and quality standards are upheld.

• Conducting site visits and performing visual inspections of work in progress or completed.
• Reading blueprints and construction documents and verifying built elements are in compliance.
• Verifying that construction, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems are installed correctly and meet applicable codes and standards.
• Documenting inspection results accurately within permit system software.
• Communicating findings to property owners, contractors, or tenants and issuing clear and concise correction notices to ensure compliance.

• Verifying, identifying, and addressing violations related to property maintenance, zoning, or development standards.
• Conducting proactive rental inspections.
• Working with property owners and tenants to resolve safety hazards and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Participating…