Building Inspection Supervisor

City of Escondido•Escondido, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open until filled. A first review of applications will take place during the week of July 27, 2026. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Building Inspection Supervisor in our Development Services Department/Building Services. Under general direction, to supervise, evaluate, train and coordinate the work of building inspectors performing inspection work in all phases of construction, alteration, and repair for adherence to plans, specifications, and state and local codes; to perform the more difficult or problem inspections; and to perform related work.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
At least five years (full-time equivalent) of progressively responsible experience as a Building Inspector for a municipal or county building department.
Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building or Combination Inspector.
Must possess a valid Class C California driver's license or be able to arrange transportation for field work.
All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

A certificate or degree in Inspection Technology from a college or university is desirable.

Responsibilities

Supervises, assigns and lays out the work of construction inspectors engaged in the inspection of residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings for conformance to Building Code and other related codes and statutes.
Makes field inspections when difficult enforcement or public relations problems arise or as directed by the Building Official.
Checks methods of construction and quality of materials at building sites.
Submits reports on inspections.
Reviews inspectors' reports and makes decisions concerning recommendations.
Investigates and resolves complaints against inspectors involving code interpretation or professional conduct.
Recommends changes in procedures and work methods related to enforcement of building codes.
Trains, instructs, and evaluates inspectors in the proper procedures and techniques of inspection and the application and interpretation of Code provisions and departmental policies.
Oversees statistical data record keeping systems.
Recommends violations to be submitted for legal action.
Assists in division budget preparation.
Coordinates the automated building permit systems.
May serve as staff in matters coming before relevant appeals boards.
Provides plan check services for compliance with applicable codes for minor projects, including, but not limited to, residential additions and accessory structures, and commercial, industrial tenant improvements.
Participates in professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of related information.
Performs related work as required.

Benefits

The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.
All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended.
A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions.
Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen.
Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States.
Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment.
After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment.
The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.
The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire.
New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.
If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form.
Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion.
A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt.
Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria: Served in the U.S. armed forces Received an honorable discharge Did not retire from military service Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.
Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for veterans' preference.
Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed.
Veterans' preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination.
The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.
We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.