Field Inspection Supervisor

County of Napa • Napa, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Inspection Supervisor plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and coordinates the work of staff responsible for inspecting residential and non-residential buildings for compliance with applicable State and County codes, ordinances, and regulations. This working supervisor provides technical guidance to inspectors, performs inspections of major and technically complex projects, interprets building codes and regulations, resolves inspection-related issues and conflicts, and coordinates inspection activities with other agencies, contractors, architects, engineers, and the public. The position also plays a key role in staff development and unit operations by conducting training, evaluating performance, assisting with personnel actions, monitoring workflow, and recommending improvements to policies and procedures. The Field Inspection Supervisor exercises considerable independent judgment in addressing complex code and compliance matters and serves as a resource to the Chief Building Official, including assuming building inspection and compliance responsibilities in their absence. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader who is committed to developing a high-performing team and delivering exceptional customer service. They will lead by example, foster a culture of accountability, consistency, professionalism, and continuous improvement, and actively seek opportunities to make inspection processes more efficient, effective, and accessible. The successful candidate will be open to new ideas and technologies, identify opportunities to modernize workflows and leverage technology, and challenge the status quo when there are better ways to serve the community and support staff. They will bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a practical, solutions-focused approach to complex issues, while building positive working relationships with employees, customers, contractors, design professionals, other agencies, and the public. The ideal candidate will be proactive and innovative, able to translate challenges into opportunities for improvement, and committed to creating a consistent, customer-focused, and forward-thinking inspection operation.

Requirements

• Four years of experience as a government agency building inspector preferably to include one year in a lead supervisory capacity.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Must be certified as a Building Inspector consistent with California State law.
• Must possess Legacy, or residential and commercial certifications in building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing from the International Code Council (ICC).
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of paid experience as a superintendent of building construction projects, which involved the supervision of several of the building trades, may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Course work in building or construction inspection as an accredited college or university is highly desired.
• Plans Examiner and/or DSA CASp certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and coordinates the work of staff responsible for inspecting residential and non-residential buildings for compliance with applicable State and County codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Provides technical guidance to inspectors.
• Performs inspections of major and technically complex projects.
• Interprets building codes and regulations.
• Resolves inspection-related issues and conflicts.
• Coordinates inspection activities with other agencies, contractors, architects, engineers, and the public.
• Conducts training.
• Evaluates performance.
• Assists with personnel actions.
• Monitors workflow.
• Recommends improvements to policies and procedures.
• Exercises considerable independent judgment in addressing complex code and compliance matters.
• Serves as a resource to the Chief Building Official, including assuming building inspection and compliance responsibilities in their absence.

Benefits

• Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED