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Structural Inspector

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: City of San Diego
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2025-12-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Building Services Engineer
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Structural Inspector I

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT:

  • Structural Inspector II

Structural Inspector I positions perform structural inspection work on new structures, repair and/or renovation work; inspect residential and commercial structures for compliance with City and State building codes and regulations; investigate complaints of code violations; maintain records; prepare reports and correction notices; may assist in training; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:
  • Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
  • Structural Inspector I employees may be required to perform work‑related duties in high‑rise structures.
  • Structural Inspector I employees must have the ability to negotiate rough, uneven terrain, climb ladders and scaffolding, and work at heights.

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

You must meet ONE of the following options:

  • One year of full‑time experience performing carpentry and concrete construction work AND a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
  • Two years of full‑time experience as an Inspector or Licensee of a regulating agency performing structural inspections of multi‑family residential and commercial structures to require compliance to the International Model Codes.
  • One year of full‑time experience as an Inspector or Licensee of a regulating agency performing structural inspections of multi‑family residential and commercial structures to require compliance to the International Model Codes AND an Associate's Degree or Community College Certificate in Construction Inspection or Building Construction Technology.
  • Three years of full‑time experience reviewing or designing building plans for conformance to building codes and zoning regulations with a regulating agency, which MUST include having the legal authority to enforce and require compliance to the International Model Codes.
  • One year of full‑time experience reviewing or designing building plans for conformance to building codes and zoning regulations with a regulating agency, which MUST include having the legal authority to enforce and require compliance with the International Model Codes AND a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
  • Four years of full‑time experience performing construction work, which MUST include structural framing and/or structural concrete form work.
  • One year of full‑time experience performing construction work, which MUST include structural framing and/or structural concrete form work AND completion of a state‑accredited four or five‑year Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing/Mechanical, or Air Conditioning Apprenticeship Program.
  • Two years of full‑time experience performing construction work, which MUST include structural framing and/or structural concrete form work AND a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
  • NOTES:
    • Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year‑for‑year basis. One year of full‑time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college‑level units.
    • Possession of a contractor's license is NOT qualifying to substitute for a college degree or certificate.
    • City of San Diego employees using Out‑of‑Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
    CERTIFICATE

    A valid International Code Council (ICC) Certificate as a Building Inspector will be required within two years from the date of hire.

    LICENSE

    A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

    NOTE:
    • You must provide your own vehicle to perform inspections, for which mileage will be reimbursed.
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    • A valid International Code Council (ICC)…
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