Job Details

Building Inspector II

The City of Rocklin is seeking a Building Inspector II who is a personable, technically skilled professional with a strong understanding of building codes and construction practices, who communicates clearly with both contractors and the public. If you're collaborative and passionate about safety and quality in construction, we want to hear from you!

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs field inspections of new and existing commercial, industrial, and residential properties for conformance to codes, regulations, plans, specifications, and standards related to foundations, framing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, housing, access, life safety, and other functional elements.
• Confers with legal, fire, and public works staff regarding building, fire, life safety, zoning, and other code interpretations and applications.
• Performs basic plan checking for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance for new construction, alterations, or remodeling for existing structures; ensures compliance with pertinent codes and accepted engineering practices.
• Reviews energy calculations to ensure compliance with State codes.
• Reviews plans and applications for building permits; issues building permits; makes final inspections and issues certificates of occupancy.
• Investigates complaints regarding existing buildings or new construction to determine if code violations or problem conditions exist.
• Reviews damaged buildings for safe occupancy after fires or other occurrences.
• Consults with the Building Official and City legal staff regarding legal aspects of code compliance and building matters.
• Writes "stop work" notices for work being done without permits or in an unsafe manner.
• Performs grading inspections with an emphasis on drainable systems, compaction, sub-drainage, and environmental protection.
• Confers with and provides information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and others regarding code requirements and alternatives; attends pre-construction site meetings; resolves complaints and problems.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, correction notices, procedures, and other written material.
• Conducts field reviews as necessary to assess all pertinent issues of the assigned project.
• Participates in training programs for inspectors; keeps current on new codes, ordinances, laws, and amendments.
• Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Note: education may not fully substitute for the required experience unless expressly stated herein.

Building Inspector II: Equivalent to a high school diploma; AND Two (2) years of full-time experience in the inspection or enforcement of building codes and/or plan checking with a public agency, equivalent to the City's classification of Building Inspector I.

Licenses and certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Certification as a Residential Building or Combination Inspector by the International Code Council is required upon appointment.

Special Instructions:

• Applicants must submit a complete application online and respond to supplemental questions. To be considered, a degree or transcripts must be attached.
• While a resume is always welcome, it will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application.
• This recruitment is open until filled.
• Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best-qualified candidates.

The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.