Building Inspector II

Are you an experienced professional with a passion for ensuring safe, high-quality construction?

The City of Pinole is looking for a dedicated Building Inspector II to join our team and help maintain the integrity and safety of our community’s built environment!

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Filling Deadline: 12/18/2025

We will be reviewing applications every 30 days until the position is filled.

DEFINITION

Performs a variety of routine to complex building inspections to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and State and City codes and standards; performs non-structural review of plans and specifications for compliance with uniform electrical plumbing, mechanical, energy, and building codes; investigates properties and buildings for the abatement of violations of housing, health and safety, occupancy and property codes and ordinances; detects deviations from approved plans and specifications with good judgement, fairness, tact, and impartiality; performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Building Inspector classification series is a professional classification series, fully competent to perform a variety of duties related to the performance of building inspection which include the construction, alteration and repair of private residences, commercial and industrial properties. Successful performance of the work requires the application of significant technical knowledge in a variety of code areas, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of property owners, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, business and community representatives and the public.

Building Inspector II is the journey-level classification in the Building Inspector series. This position requires the ability and considerable knowledge to perform full range of building inspection and basic plans examiner work, including the ability to evaluate and solve problems, perform the more complex tasks, and communicate effectively with the public and City staff. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Building Inspector I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, including more complex inspections (including foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, housing access, life safety and other functional elements), possession of required certifications, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative.

Positions in the Building Inspector class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the entry-level requiring additional years of experience and after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience, which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This class receives general supervision from the Building Official in matters relating to building inspection. The Planning Manager will provide direction for any zoning issues. No direct supervision is exercised.