Building Inspector I

Building Inspector I / II / III

This posting will be open until filled. Application cut-off dates are 11 / 30 / 2025 and 12 / 31 / 2025.

The City of Sacramento is looking for a Building Inspector I, II, or III to perform rule specific inspection activities in the review of plans and inspections of new building projects, alterations, and repairs, to enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and established standards to achieve compliance, and to perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Depending on qualifications, incumbents may be assigned to any one, or any combination of inspection discipline areas as :

• Building Specialty Inspection
• Plumbing / Mechanical Specialty Inspection
• Electrical Specialty Inspection
• Roofing Combination Inspection
• Residential Combination Inspection
• Multi-Family Residential and Light Commercial Combination Inspection
• Residential Combination & Structural Plan Review
• Non-Structural Building Plan Review
• Plumbing / Mechanical Plan Review
• Electrical Plan Review
• Project Management
• Enforcement Case Management

The Building Inspector class levels are distinguished by the number of inspection disciplines an inspector is recognized to be qualified in based on certification and demonstrable abilities.

Supervision received and exercised is direct and lead supervision is provided by a Supervising Building Inspector or higher-level management personnel.

Knowledge of methods, practices, and materials used in construction work relating to a particular inspection discipline. Ability to read and write the English language, apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques, recognize correct installations of building systems, detect deviations from plans, regulations, and read and interpret building construction and engineering plans, specifications, and codes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, operate a motor vehicle and other electronic equipment, lift, carry, push, tools, equipment, supplies and plans, work within confined spaces, climb ladders, and work in all weather conditions.

Proof of education and certification will be required at the time of appointment. A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Certification from an approved certifying organization in the building construction or plans examiner fields is required. Maintenance of required certifications is a condition for continued employment in this classification.