Combination Inspector
About The Position
The City of Santa Clara’s Community Development Department works to support community safety, welfare, quality of life, and economic opportunity through planning, development review, permitting and inspection services, and administration of affordable-housing programs. The Combination Inspector performs building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections. Inspectors may be assigned to one or more specialties or programs: Code Enforcement, Building, Electrical, Permit Center, and Plumbing & Mechanical. This continuous recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. The first application review is scheduled for November 12, 2026, with subsequent reviews conducted biweekly. Candidates must submit a complete application, cover letter, and résumé. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee admission to the examination process; candidates who best match the position’s qualifications and duties may be invited to test or interview. A department interview may also be required before appointment. The annual salary range is $128,868.72–$164,401.68, and the position may be filled at or near the minimum. Candidates must verify their eligibility to work in the United States. The City does not sponsor or sign documents related to H-1B or other employer-sponsored visa applications or transfers. Current permanent City employees who pass the examination receive five additional points on their final score. The City is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
- One of the following experience or license qualifications: five years of experience as a journey person in building construction or related trades; three years of experience as a Combination Inspector in a city or county inspection jurisdiction; or possession for at least two years of a California general (B-1), electrical (C-10), plumbing (C-36), or heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (C-20) contractor license. No substitutions are accepted.
- Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
- Certification by the International Code Council or another recognized agency as a Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector within one year of appointment, and maintaining the certification for continued employment in this class.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job assignment.
- Submit a complete application, cover letter, and résumé for consideration in the screening process.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform building inspections.
- Perform electrical inspections.
- Perform plumbing inspections.
- Perform mechanical inspections.
- Work in one or more assigned programs or specialties: Code Enforcement, Building, Electrical, Permit Center, and Plumbing & Mechanical.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
