Building Inspector

Building Inspector

The City of Walnut Creek is seeking a full-time Building Inspector to join our team. Salary The current salary range is $109,808 to $132,527 annually. Placement in the range will depend on qualifications. Closing Date The closing date for this recruitment is Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 5 : 00 PM PST. What's great about this opportunity

• 9 / 80 work schedule available, which allows for a three (3) day weekend every other week.
• Use of city vehicle during work hours and parking pass for personal vehicle.
• Paid professional development training and certifications.
• Opportunity to grow your skills by working on a variety of building inspections.
• Great retirement and health benefits.

Spanning 19.5 square miles, the community's sprawling landscapes, warm weather, diverse dining options, and thriving shopping districts make Walnut Creek a suburban oasis with an urban flair. With a rare blend of 2,800 acres of open space, a vibrant downtown, a business park, premier healthcare facilities and a performing arts center, Walnut Creek offers something for everyone!

The City of Walnut Creek is committed to values of respect, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and creativity. CARE, the City's robust award-winning employee engagement initiative, focuses on three key areas : providing career development opportunities; promoting connections among employees; and supporting employee health and wellness.

The Building Division is part of the City's Community Development Department. The department is comprised of three (3) divisions : Building, Planning, and Housing. The building inspection team consists of the Chief Building Official, a Building Inspection Supervisor, and five (5) Building Inspectors. The Building Inspection team reviews building applications and plans for compliance with State and local building codes and provides inspection and code enforcement services for all types of buildings including but not limited to multi-story office buildings, multi-family buildings, single family homes, restaurants, shopping malls, medical offices, sports malls, churches, and commercial tenant improvement spaces.

Under general supervision, this position conducts inspections of commercial and residential construction and provides information and advice to contractors, developers, architects, and owners to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and related codes. This position resolves problems related to code compliance; works at the Planning and Permitting Counter two (2) half-days a week to process over the counter permits, answers questions, and provides guidance to potential applicants; and works indoors and outdoors. The work involves some physical activity and there is exposure to hazardous conditions at work sites due to uneven terrain and unfinished structures.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team; and will have experience working in construction or building trades and / or as a building inspector for a city or county jurisdiction.

Representative Duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications Guidelines

Education Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by technical training in building inspections and / or the California Building Code.

Experience A minimum of three (3) years of considerable building construction experience in one or more of the major construction trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements Possession of, or the ability to obtain during first year of employment, International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Inspector, Combination Inspector, or equivalent. Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver's License and a good driving record.

Supplemental Information

The deadline to apply for this position is Tuesday, September 30, 2025, before 5 : 00 PM PST. To be considered for this opportunity, please visit https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / walnutcreek / .

Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include an oral board appraisal interview tentatively scheduled for the week of October 20, 2025. An eligible list will be established as a result of this process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. Department interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 10, 2025. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process. Applicants considered for appointment to this position will be required to undergo a comprehensive medical exam and pre-placement drug screen and will be subject to California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprinting and thorough criminal background check. If you have a disability as defined by state and federal law that could impact your participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at (925) 943-5815 or jobs@walnutcreekca.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Please provide the Human Resources Department with advance notice and every attempt will be made to consider your request. As required by law, all public employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers. As such, all City of Walnut Creek employees may be called upon to assist in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disasters.