Senior Building Inspector

Senior Building Inspector

City of Santa Cruz

$45.93 - $64.63 Hourly

$7,962.00 - $11,203.00 Monthly

$95,544.00 - $ Annually

The current vacancy is for Senior Building Inspector in the Building Division of the Planning and Community Development Department. The Building Division within the Planning and Community Development Department assists with the City’s development projects in the plan review and construction phases, such as multi-story residential and commercial buildings over commercial projects, some with sub-grade parking; a planned hotel and conference center;

and a new arena for the Santa Cruz Warriors basketball team.

Under direction, the Senior Building Inspector position performs a variety of the journey level inspection services and assists in planning and directing division inspection activities; coordinates building inspection services activities with other city departments; and performs combination field inspections of residential, commercial and industrial projects for compliance with applicable construction codes. To review the full job description and minimum requirements, please refer to the City of Santa Cruz Jobs page via the link below.

For additional approved professional certifications obtained over the base required certifications, there is an additional 2% to 10% incentive pay.

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 13 paid holidays per year.

Final date to receive applications is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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