Description
Think You Have What It Takes to Spot Every Detail?
Join the City of Cathedral City Team!
(TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST)
This recruitment will remain open until sufficient qualified applications are received and may close without prior notice.
Apply immediately!
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, performs technical construction and other inspection work and interprets and enforces structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, occupancy and related codes which regulate new building, construction, remodeling, repair and use; may assist in the review of building plans and specifications; performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Building Inspector I is the entry level class in the building inspection series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents work with staff more experienced in application/permit issuance, plans checking, and conducting regular field inspections until such time as incumbents learn City policies and procedures and specific techniques and methods of building plan checking and inspection work. This class is alternately staffed with Building Inspector II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class.
Building Inspector II is the journey level class of the building inspection series, fully competent and expected to perform combination inspections involving all of the specialty craft areas. Incumbents exercise independent judgment and make sound recommendations based on inspection findings. This class is distinguished from the Senior Building Inspector in that the latter is the lead/specialist class, which provides work direction and review and handles the more difficult inspection work.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience that provides the above listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:
Building Inspector I ($63,005.94 - $82,472.73/annually): Equivalent to high school diploma and two (2) years of building trades experience. Building Inspector I must obtain an ICC Building Inspector certificate within six (6) months of appointment.
Building Inspector II ($72,932.49 - $95,466.24/annually): In addition to the above, Building Inspector II requires possession of an ICC Building Inspector certificate at time of appointment and three (3) years of building inspection experience at a level equivalent to the City's Building Inspector I.
A valid California Class C driver license is required.
Tentative Timelines:
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Screen applications – First review of applications - August 12, 2026
Panel Interview - Week of August 17
Dept Head Interview - Week of August 17
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
TO VIEW THE AFSCME MOU, CLICK HERE.
CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS
- Application Review: A completed City of Cathedral City employment application and resume is required. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification from the process. Application review will begin immediately and will be screened on the basis of relevant education, training, and experience.
- Examination Phase: Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, and interview evaluation.
- Establishment of Eligibility List: Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list pending further review by the department head and other qualifying procedures.
Notifications will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process) to the email listed on your on-line application.
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (live scan fingerprint check), and post-offer medical evaluation with a drug screen.
What's Next? Apply today and share this posting with anyone who may be interested!
The City does not participate in the Social Security system except for a mandatory Medicare
Employee Benefits:
The City provides an outstanding benefits plan that includes:
- Bilingual pay
- CalPERS Health Insurance plus other Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Certification and Education Incentives
- Deferred Compensation
- Educational Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Holidays
- Life Insurance | Long Term Disability
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Accrual
- Wellness
Benefit description per bargaining unit are available for review on the City's website www.joincathedralcity.org
AFSCME – General Unit
CCPFA– Cathedral City Professional Firefighters Association
CCFMA– Cathedral City Fire Management Association
CCPOA– Cathedral City Police Officer Association
CCPMA– Cathedral City Police Management Association
Non-Represented Employees
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, and reference to resume or application may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have a valid California Class C driver license?
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How many years of building trades experience do you possess? Note: experience must be listed on your application.
- No experience
- 1 - 2 years
- 2 - 3 years
- 3 years or more
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Do you currently have an ICC Building Inspector certificate? If yes, a copy must be attached to your application.
