Building Inspector I/II

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2025

SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENT SECTION REGARDING

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: AUGUST 12, 2025 AT 5:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

BUILDING INSPECTOR I: $4,243 - $5,415 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $24.48 - $31.24 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

BUILDING INSPECTOR II: $4,912 - $6,269 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $28.34 - $36.17 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Resource Management consists of Air Quality Management District, Building, Environmental Health, and Planning Divisions.

The Air Quality Management District works to achieve state and federal air quality standards through permitting, inspection, and long-range planning.

The Planning Division administers policies and programs as directed by the County's planning agency. It processes development-related applications and provides zoning information to the public.

The Building Division administers programs to safeguard life, health, and property of County residents through the application of uniform building standards.

The Environmental Health Division provides specific permit and inspection programs for the control of chemical and microbiological hazards affecting public health. Permitting and inspection activities involve sewage solid waste disposal, hazardous materials storage and disposal, underground tanks, food service facilities, individual wells and public drinking water systems, swimming pools, housing and institutions, medical waste management, land use, and household hazardous waste reduction.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Building Inspector I: Under general supervision, to inspect buildings under construction, demolition, or alteration to determine that the structure, plumbing, and electrical systems are in accordance with adopted codes and ordinances regulating the construction of buildings; checking plans for code compliance and structural stability; and to perform related work as required.

Building Inspector II: Under general supervision, to inspect buildings under construction or being remodeled and to determine that structures, plumbing, and electrical wiring are in accordance with the codes and ordinances regulating the construction of buildings; checking plans for code compliance and structural stability; and to perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Building Inspector I: This is the entry and first working level Combination Building Inspector class. Incumbents initially are assigned the least complex inspection duties in a limited number of construction areas. With increased experience and proficiency, incumbents are assigned increasingly complex inspection duties in a variety of construction areas. Incumbents are generally qualified for promotion to the Building Inspector II class after two years of satisfactory experience in the Building Inspector I class. Incumbents may also be assigned to work the permit counter on a regular basis.

Building Inspector II: This is the full working level Combination Building Inspector class in the series. Incumbents perform routine and complex building inspection duties in the residential, commercial, and mobile home areas. Incumbents are required to possess a working knowledge of the requirements of the California Building Standards Code and applicable State and Federal regulations. Incumbents perform a full range of inspection duties in the construction areas of foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, and gas.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Building Inspector I/II position is a detail-oriented and motivated individual with a foundational understanding of construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations. They possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to interact effectively with contractors, property owners, and departmental staff. This candidate is eager to learn, adaptable to evolving codes and standards, and demonstrates a commitment to public safety and code compliance. With a background in construction or a related field, they are ready to apply their knowledge in the field under the guidance of senior inspectors while pursuing continued education and certification to grow within the department.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Building Inspector I: Inspects buildings during construction to insure compliance with Building Code, other applicable regulations, and approved plans and specifications; assists and advises the general public in matters relating to building construction and code requirements; assists in processing building permit applications; reviews plans for code compliance; investigates complaints and inspects buildings to determine if hazardous or illegal conditions exist relating to structures and their use; prepares written reports, issues notices to correct code violations, issues "stop work" notices, and testifies in court regarding violations; performs various office work; performs building inspections of single and multiple residential housing; enter data into the permit tracking and time accounting database.

Building Inspector II: In addition to above duties, assists in training new inspectors.

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Building Inspector I: Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Building tools and materials; safety standards and modern methods of building construction; building and related codes and ordinances enforceable by the County; State and Federal regulations; County Zoning Ordinance; County Health Code; familiarity and basic proficiency with computerized permit tracking software, word processing and electronic time accounting program.

Ability to: Learn the building and related codes; apply knowledge of and follow proper inspection techniques; examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, codes and standard construction practices; read and interpret building plans and specifications; advise on standard construction methods and requirements; maintain cooperative working relations with builders, contractors and the general public; enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact; independently resolve routine problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment; maintain records and prepare written reports; must be physically capable of safely moving about on construction work sites.

Building Inspector II: Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Building tools and materials; safety standards and modern methods of building construction; building and related codes and ordinances enforceable by the County, specifically, Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes; state and federal regulations; County Zoning Ordinance; County Health Code; basic computer use.

Ability to: Apply knowledge of and follow proper inspection techniques; examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, codes and standard construction practices; read and interpret building plans and specifications; advise on standard construction methods and requirements; maintain cooperative working relations with builders, contractors and the general public; enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact; independently resolve routine problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment; enter statistical and permit data into data management system; maintain records and prepare written reports; must be physically capable of safely moving about on construction work sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Building Inspector I:

EITHER

One (1) year of related experience including at least twelve (12) units of college or trade school course work that relates directly to the specified standards for this class;

OR

Two (2) years of journey-level experience in construction work and the building trades involving work done in conformance to standard building codes and completion of the 12th grade or equivalent.

Building Inspector II:

Two (2) years of experience comparable to that of a with Shasta County AND completion of the 12th grade or equivalent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California drivers license.

• Must obtain certification as a Combination Building Inspector within one (1) year of date of hire.

• A certification as a Plans Examiner or Code Enforcement is highly desirable.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you have one (1) year of related experience, including at least twelve (12) units of college or trade school course work that relates directly to the specified standards for this class? If Yes, please provide details including, but not limited to employers, dates of employment, job duties, college or trade courses taken. If No, type N/A.
2. Do you have a high school diploma or its equivalent? Yes / No
3. Do you have t wo (2) years of experience comparable to that of a ? If Yes, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If No, type N/A.
4. Do you have two (2) years of journey-level experience in construction work and the building trades involving work done in conformance to standard building codes? If Yes, please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If No, t ype N/A.
5. Do you possess a current ICBO certificate as a Combination Building Inspector? Yes/ No
6. If yes, which certificate(s) do you possess and what is the expiration date(s)? If none, please type N/A.
7. I acknowledge this position requires possession of a valid California drivers license. Yes / No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Some additional physical demands are to be able to walk on 1 1/2" joist and narrow beams, extensive driving (100-200 miles per day), walk on roofs, climb scaffolds and ladders, crawl in confined areas 12' high, crawl in attics in the summer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee will often interact with public who are under extreme stress, and law enforcement officers.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history , (if any) , will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application . Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit
  • In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
  • Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California General Unit.
  • Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at

    Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on August 12, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter, or See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

    Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

    Veterans' Credit : Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.

    Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at

    Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at ...; relay service ...; fax ....

    Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

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