Senior Building Inspector

Senior Building Inspector

This listing closes on 8/22/2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

City of Campbell

Salary

$133,931.20 - $162,968.00 Annually

Location

Campbell, CA

Job Type

Regular - Full-Time

Job Number

2025-023

Department

Community Development Department

Opening Date

08/11/2025

Closing Date

8/22/2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

Description

This is a promotional recruitment for permanent City of Campbell employees.

Under supervision, to perform more difficult general building inspection and plan checking functions with added specialization in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or building inspection, and to do related work as required.

Example of Duties

Typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

Administers and enforces laws, codes, and regulations dealing with the construction and safety of buildings and structures;

Takes responsibility for more difficult inspection problems in building construction, electrical or plumbing work;

Checks plans and specifications against approved codes and standards;

Makes field inspections of building construction, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical installations in residential, business or public buildings;

Issues permits and computes fees;

Makes special investigations regarding violations of building and housing laws, analyzes data, prepares reports;

Performs administrative duties to assist the division manager; and

Coordinates with other City staff and representatives of other agencies regarding the permit process.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of college in building or construction technology or related field; OR high school and completion of a qualified 4 year apprenticeship training program. Four years of increasingly responsible experience as a building inspector with specialization in building, electrical or plumbing inspection.

Knowledge of:

Materials and construction practices in the electrical, plumbing and building trades;

Provisions of the Uniform Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Housing and Plumbing Codes, relevant California State Administrative Codes.

Ability to:

Read and interpret codes, regulations and procedures;

Read and interpret building plans and specifications;

Conduct investigations; make inspections; recognize defects in materials and construction methods;

Document physical conditions and procedures and maintain effective records;

Maintain good working relations with other employees, contractors, architects, engineers, and the public.

Possession of:

A valid California Driver's License.

ICBO Building Inspector Certificate or a Certificate or AA degree in Building Construction Technology from an accredited college.

Supplemental Information

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Campbell will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Division.

The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employer

City of Campbell

Address

70 N. First Street

Campbell, California, 95008

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