Building Inspector/Plans Examiner

Salary Schedule: $7,980 - $9,700 Final Filing Deadline: June 22, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

The Town of Corte Madera's Community Development Department is hiring a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to join their team.

About Us

The Town strives to enhance the communitys health, safety, and quality of life by serving its residents and businesses through proactive, responsive, and inclusive leadership. Corte Madera, California, a community of just under 10,000 people, is devoted to preserving its rich history, maintaining todays quality of life, and carefully planning its future. Corte Madera is located in central Marin County and has everything at its doorstep.

To learn more about the Town: The Town of Corte Madera

Department

The Department of Community Development, previously the Planning and Building Department, was created by the Corte Madera Town Council in February 2023 to be consistent with what other municipalities have done over the past several years. The Town created the Department of Community Development as local communities have focused more time and effort on future growth and development with an eye towards improving economic sustainability and administering housing policy for their communities. The Department of Community Development handles topics related to planning, building, zoning, housing programs, code enforcement and economic development.

Position
Under general supervision, the Building Inspector/Plans Examiner is a journey-level classification responsible for performing building inspection duties at all levels of construction and or review construction plans to ensure compliance with adopted building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, zoning, and other applicable laws, codes and policies; read and interpret specifications, plans, building codes; prepare inspection reports and plan review comments; represent the Town while performing field inspections. This position performs office duties and other related work as required.

Ideal Candidate

The Town seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of building codes, construction practices, and regulatory compliance.

Key qualities include:

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and construction practices.
• Communication: Clear and professional communication with interaction with contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners.
• Problem-Solving: Logical reasoning and adaptability in identifying and resolving compliance issues.
• Integrity & Professionalism: Commitment to upholding building safety and regulatory standards.
• Teamwork: Works effectively with municipal departments and public agencies.

Our ideal candidate is dedicated, reliable, and a detail-oriented professional with strong technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

• Interact professionally with the public including property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and developers on matters pertaining to codes and regulations.
• Inspect and or review plans for existing and new residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for compliance with all relevant state laws, local codes, and regulations in coordination with fellow departments and agencies.
• Review construction and alteration plans for buildings including residential, commercial and industrial structures for compliance with adopted codes.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and notices for corrections or violations as required, and input data into the permit system software for the tracking of the building permit process.
• Perform building plan reviews and revisions of construction documents for permit applications and plans as needed in coordination with staff.
• Effectively research adopted codes, referenced standards and information in order to make sound and reasonable decisions and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with the public and fellow professionals.
• Enforce the maintenance of safety, fire, accessibility and health related code requirements in coordination with Fire Department, Police and Environmental Health, Code Enforcement and other public service agencies in order to fulfill the purpose and intent of adopted codes.
• Stay informed of new trends, innovations and code updates in the Building Code and construction industry by attending professional training and continuing education classes as necessary.
• Operate and properly utilize office equipment, technology and Town resources in the discharge of assigned duties within the guidelines of municipal code and Departmental policies.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs work as a designated Disaster Service Worker in accordance with California state law during times of emergency.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and common practices of building code inspection, plan review and permitting processes.
• Fundamentals of building design and engineering technology used in the construction industry
• Pertinent Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to building, construction and zoning.
• Principles of architectural, structural, and energy design, soils analysis, engineering and methods, materials and techniques used in building construction.
• Installation methods for electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Modern office procedures and equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in construction work areas.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Skill to :

• Operate modem office equipment including computer equipment, software, cell phone and electronic tablet.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to :

• Analyze, interpret and check complex plans, specifications, calculations, laws, and regulations.
• Comprehend and interpret moderately complex engineering calculations and make mathematical computations quickly and accurately.
• Apply proper inspection techniques and use field inspection tools accurately to detect deviations from approved plans, regulations, and adopted codes and ordinances; apply regulations and codes and ordinances consistently among projects.
• Interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances and procedures and enforce same with firmness and tact.
• Organize, establish priorities, and set goals and objectives.
• Identify and define technical problems.
• Apply principles of logic and scientific reasoning to develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and determine appropriate solutions.
• Effectively communicating to the public various ordinances and requirements related to code construction.
• Properly utilize the computerized permit/inspection tracking system for the Building Division.
• Schedule appointments and utilize time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare complete and accurate reports.

R equired Conditions

• Must possess and maintain a valid ICC B1- Residential Building Inspector Certification upon appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license with a demonstrated history of responsible driving.
• Must obtain ICC R3-Residential Plans Examiner Certification within one year of appointment.

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience :
Depending on duties assigned, two years of recent and continuous building inspection or plan review experience that includes enforcing structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code requirements.
Training :
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by vocational training or college course work in architecture, construction technology, civil engineering or a related field.
Application and Selection Procedures Apply On-Line at: 11:59 PM (PST), Sunday, June 22, 2025, or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours:
Monday Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Attn: Human Resources Channelle Ceralde, SHRM-SCP
300 Tamalpais Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
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The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed Town of Corte Madera Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The Town of Corte Madera is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The Town is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources, at: ( ... or ...