Building Inspector I​/II

Under general supervision by the City’s Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector inspects residential, commercial, and industrial buildings at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair, and assists in the review of building plans, the processing of building permits and the enforcement of applicable construction codes. The Building Inspector performs the entire range of moderately difficult combination inspections (i.e., building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, grading, CALGreen, flood hazard and accessibility).

This recruitment is being conducted to fill an existing position. The eligible list created will be in effect for one year.

• Salary range for Building Inspector I is $7,389.20 to $8,981.61 per month, for Building Inspector II is $8,125.09 to $9,876.09 per month.

The City of Sonoma Building Division is within the Community Development Department and provides progressive permit services staffed by the Chief Building Official, a Building Inspector, and a Permit Tech. The division is responsible for a wide range of building activities. Projects reviewed by the Building Division include the full spectrum of commercial, public, and residential construction normally associated with a small community.

• See brochure on the website for position details.
• Application and Resume deadline: 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2026.
• City application required and available at City of Sonoma, No. 1 The Plaza, Sonoma, CA 95476, by calling  or on City’s website.