Senior Building Inspector

City of Vacaville • Vacaville, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Vacaville is seeking a Senior Building Inspector to join their Community and Economic Development Department. This role is crucial in ensuring construction projects meet top-tier safety and quality standards by conducting critical inspections, reviewing plans, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. The position involves maintaining compliance with building codes and regulations, helping bring visions to life while safeguarding the community. This recruitment will create an eligibility list for this position which can be used to fill other vacancies within the next twelve months. Vacaville is experiencing significant development, making this an exciting time to join the team.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of building codes, regulations and construction practices.
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing building plans and inspecting construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with contractors, developers and the public.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and supervise inspectors.
• Detail-oriented and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to safety and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Six years of building inspection experience with a public agency inspecting all trades.
• Three years of experience inspecting commercial and mixed-use development at the journey level.
• One year of experience working in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Possession of a Residential Combination Inspector Certification and Commercial Building Inspector Certificate, or equivalent, issued by the International Code Council (ICC) or other recognized agency.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of related college coursework.
• Experience in any of the major trade fields or in performing various trade work.
• Possession of additional certifications issued by the International Code Council (ICC).

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of residential, commercial and industrial construction projects to ensure code compliance.
• Review construction plans and specifications for adherence to building regulations and safety standards.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior inspectors, ensuring consistency in inspections and interpretations of building codes.
• Respond to inquiries from contractors, developers and the public regarding building code requirements and inspection processes.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
• Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums covered 100% by the City
• Healthcare double coverage opt-out incentive of $3,000 per year for eligible employees
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Thirteen holidays
• Two floating holidays a year
• Up to 97.5 hours per year of Administrative Leave
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment up to $2,200 per fiscal year
• Deferred compensation plan with up to 6% City contribution available
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment
• Retiree Health Savings account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree