Building Inspector I/II

Job Status: 
Closed - no longer accepting applications

Building Inspector I $29.12/hour - $35.41/hour

Building Inspector II $33.98/hour - $41.29/hour

Open Until Filled

Both classification include comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision with a city contribution, and participation in CalPERS retirement.

The City of Capitola Community Development Department is recruiting to fill a single vacant full-time Building Inspector position.   The position will be filled at either the Building Inspector I or Bulding Inspector II classification depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected applicant.

Building Inspector I - Inspects buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration and repair for conformance with approved plans and building codes; reviews building plans and specifications for proper design and code conformance; enforces building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy and disabled access codes and ordinances; performs other work as required.

Building Inspector II - Inspects buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration and repair for conformance with approved plans and building codes; reviews building plans and specifications for proper design and code conformance; enforces building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy and disabled access codes and ordinances; performs other work as required. Conducts code enforcement activity to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards.

Building Inspector I/II is a flexibly staffed series. Building Inspector I is the entry-level class in which incumbents learn and assist in building and grading inspection, reviewing of plans, and other related permit processing work. Incumbents receive close supervision and are expected to obtain sufficient knowledge and proficiency to progress to the journey level.

Building Inspector II is the journey-level class in which incumbents independently perform residential and small commercial building and grading inspections within established guidelines. The class of Building Inspector II is distinguished from Building Inspector I by the latter’s responsibility for performing complex and difficult building and grading inspections and also by the latter’s responsibilities for acting as a lead worker and training lower level staff.