Under general supervision, to inspect buildings and structures in all stages of construction, alteration and repair; to review building plans and specifications; to enforce building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and housing codes, and state laws; to assist with inspection of City building projects; to issue permits and compute fees; and to do related work as required.
The Ideal Candidate
- Is a contributor who shares their opinion, insight, and problem resolution into every part of our working environment.
- Has a commitment to the customer experience, where every step between project conception and completion is supported by a streamlined process where all team members are empowered to make decisions that increase the contribution towards the greater good of land use and safety in building.
- Is continually seeking growth through education and additional certifications regarding building codes, materials, and technology that affect the industry.
- Possesses a clear command of California Building Codes along with a B-1 ICC Residential Building Inspection certification and 2 years of job site field experience. Bonus qualifications would include: B-2 ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certification, additional ICC trade certifications, experience as a Contractor, Tradesperson, Designer, Building Inspector, Architecture, or engineering, or other industry related professional.
- Is able to conduct site visits and inspections of all construction trades that will include: Grading, pre-concrete, concrete, wood and metal framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, drywall, and finishes.
- Is comfortable with on-line permit software where all schedules, plans, documents, inspection results, communications, and records are managed electronically.
Typical duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Makes combination field inspections of building construction, plumbing, mechanical, electrical installations, and state codes, in residential, business or public buildings to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations;
- May conduct final inspections of completed work giving approval to acceptable structures and installations;
- Investigates violations of building and housing laws;
- As assigned, spot checks new construction projects for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances;
- Checks plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy;
- Issues permits and computes fees;
- Coordinates with other City departments, public agencies and private construction organizations;
- Gives information to the public regarding all phases of building construction and related fields.
Education and Experience:
- Equivalent to graduation from high school plus
- Two years of experience as a building inspector employed by a municipal or county building department.
- Three years of continuous work in the building trades may be substituted for one year of the required experience; however, experience as a building inspector is preferred.
Required Certification:
- Building Inspector Certification is required.
- Acceptable certificates are: ICC Building Inspector Certificate; or a Certificate or AA degree in Building Construction Technology from an accredited college.
Knowledge of:
- Construction procedures, tools and materials, accepted safety standards, general provisions of the Uniform Building, National Electrical, Uniform Plumbing, Uniform Mechanical Codes, and various Federal, State and local codes.
Ability to:
- Learn specific provisions of applicable codes, ordinances and regulations enforced by the City, especially those pertaining to structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical construction and installation;
- Perform building rehab inspections including technical specifications and report writing;
- Apply technical knowledge of building trades work, and use sound inspection methods to examine workmanship and materials, and to detect deviations from plans, specifications and standard installation practices;
- Read and interpret diagrams, plans and specifications;
- Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately; maintain cooperative working relationships with engineers, architects, contractors and general public.
Possession of:
- Valid California Driver's License.
- Building Inspector Certificate as described above.
Applications will be accepted through
5 p.m. on February 13, 2026. The most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step of the recruitment process, tentatively set for Monday, February 23, 2026. The recruitment timeline is subject to change.
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
