Building Inspector II

Job Overview

Position for Building Inspector in Sacramento County. Responsibilities include reviewing construction plans and inspecting residential, commercial, industrial buildings and other structures in the county to determine compliance with local, state, and national codes.

• All applicable building codes and ordinances in Sacramento County, including Title 24 of the California Administrative Code, and inspection methods and techniques.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain local, state, and national codes and regulations.
• Ability to recommend proper methods to correct code violations and enforce regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications for residential, industrial, and commercial structures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with builders, contractors, architects, the public, and other departments.
• Detect unapproved building materials, poor workmanship, and resolve complex construction problems.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide.

• Two years of full‑time experience as Building Inspector I in Sacramento County Service.
• OR journey level standing or equivalent plus two years full‑time journey level experience in one of the trades of building construction.
• OR two years full‑time experience performing duties comparable to the Sacramento County class of Building Inspector I in another jurisdiction, including reviewing plans and routine inspections of residential and mobile homes.

• License
  
  Required:
  
  A valid California Driver’s License, Class C or higher may be required for some positions.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to climb ladders, rafters, scaffolding; crawl into attics and under buildings; climb into and out of ditches and swimming pools under construction; visually trace colored electrical wiring.
• Certification Requirements:
  All positions require one year of verifiable experience followed by certification from a recognized state, national, or international association. Prior county service may exempt this requirement.
• Continuing education:
  Minimum of 45 hours every three years.
• Failure to maintain a valid Driver’s License or certification may constitute cause for termination.

Six (6) months.

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