Supervising Building Inspector

Salary : $107,177.04 - $130,291.20 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 27635-C
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 12/1/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
11/3/26, 12/1/26 (final)

Positions in the Building Inspector series review construction plans, and/or inspects all residential, commercial, industrial buildings, and other structures in Sacramento County to determine compliance with applicable local, state and national codes. The class of Supervising Building Inspector is responsible for supervising a group of building inspectors in a building inspection program.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowlege of

• Techniques and methods of inspection
• Principles and techniques of supervision and training
• Local, state and national codes and ordinances applicable in Sacramento County
• Legal procedures regarding local, state and national code enforcement in Sacramento County
• Building construction materials, methods, and practices common to Sacramento County

Ability to

• Supervise, evaluate, and train others
• Read and interpret building and construction plans and specifications
• Maintain effective working relationships with builders, contractors, architects, general public, fellow employees, and other departments
• Prepare clear and concise reports

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: Three years full-time experience in either the class of Building Inspector I or II in Sacramento County service performing duties which have included reviewing construction plans and inspecting residential, commercial, and/or industrial buildings to determine compliance with local, state and national codes.

Or: Three years full-time experience equivalent to the class of Building Inspector I or II performing duties which have included reviewing construction plans and inspecting residential, commercial and/or industrial buildings to determine compliance with local, state and national codes.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Special Requirements

License Required: Some positions may require a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to the positions in this class series.


Physical Requirements: Ability to climb ladders, rafters and scaffolding; crawl into attics and under buildings; climb into and out of ditches and swimming pools under construction; visually trace colored electrical wiring.


Certification Requirements:
All positions in this class series will be required to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field and, within one year thereafter, to obtain certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County.

Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector, plans examiner or building official, for not less than two years prior to January 1, 1996, is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.


In addition, persons appointed to this class must complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community colleges or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.


Note : Failure to maintain a valid California Driver's License Class C or higher and failure to meet the required certification requirements may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4 or the applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email View email address on click.appcast.io

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS


At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the


TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.


VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.


HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.


SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.


RETIREMENT:
The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website,


DENTAL INSURANCE:
For more information, visit the


LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

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DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the


EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.


FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.


WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.


SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
01


The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02


Select the one box that best describes how you meet the Minimum Qualifications stated on the job announcement.

• Three years full-time experience in either the class of Building Inspector I or II in Sacramento County service performing duties which have included reviewing construction plans and inspecting residential, commercial, and/or industrial buildings to determine compliance with local, state and national codes.
• Three years full-time experience equivalent to the class of Building Inspector I or II performing duties which have included reviewing construction plans and inspecting residential, commercial and/or industrial buildings to determine compliance with local, state and national codes.
• I do not meet the Minimum Qualifications for this position.

03


Select the one box that best describes your highest level of completed education from an accredited college or university.

• Master's Degree or higher.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Associate's Degree or completion of at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units.
• Some completed coursework, but less than 60 semester (90 quarter) units.
• None of the above.

04


Select all the boxes that best describe the industry certifications, professional licenses, or continuing education courses you have completed.

• Architecture or Engineering License.
• CASp Certificate.
• Contractor's License.
• IAPMO Certificate.
• ICC Certificate.
• None of the above.

05


Select the one box that best describes your increasingly responsible professional building inspection and/or plan checking experience.

• None.
• Some experience, but less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) but less than four (4) years.
• Four (4) but less than five (5) years.
• Five (5) but less than six (6) years.
• Six (6) but less than seven (7) years.
• Seven (7) or more years.

06


Select all the boxes that best describe the types of buildings you have experience inspecting.

• Multi-story structures.
• Multi-use structures / Tenant improvements.
• Residential new construction.
• Residential alterations.
• None of the above.

07


Select all the boxes that best describe the professional building inspection duties you have experience performing.

• Inspecting building electrical installations and materials such as electrical circuits and conduits by visual observation and testing.
• Inspecting building and swimming pool plumbing parts and installations, sewer, water, and gas lines and sewage disposal systems by visual observation and testing.
• Inspecting public works construction projects.
• Inspecting the structural parts of buildings such as foundations, floors, ceiling, roofs, plaster and masonry, swimming pools and associated structures by visual observation, measurement, and testing.
• Inspecting heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration installations, parts, and equipment of buildings, and associated structures.
• Preparing reports and correspondence.
• Investigating complaints relating to construction projects.
• Researching and resolving difficult customer service problems and complex building problems.
• Coordinating building inspection work with utility companies, other agencies, other programs, engineers, contractors, architects, and other concerned parties.
• Applying rules, laws, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures and appropriate judgment to meet customer needs.
• Writing summaries of building conditions, actions taken, and other pertinent information for presentation to a Board of Appeals.
• None of the above.

08


Select all the boxes that best describe the plan checking duties you have experience performing.

• Examining plans and specifications of residential buildings to ensure compliance with local, state, and national codes and standards, installation, and use of materials.
• Examining plans and specifications of commercial/industrial buildings to ensure compliance with local, state, and national codes and standards, installation, and use of materials.
• Examining plans for accessibility to ensure compliance with local, state, and national codes and standards, installation, and use of materials.
• Examining plans for constructability.
• None of the above.

09


Select all the boxes that best describe your experience interpreting and applying building codes in the field and/or in a plan check environment.

• Answering complex technical questions from internal or external customers using the phone or in-person to provide information regarding local, state, and national code problems.
• Developing and implementing new electrical, mechanical/plumbing, and structural standards, policies and procedures to develop uniformity in inspection procedures and code interpretation.
• Implementing and correlating policies and procedures to establish uniformity of residential and commercial building codes.
• Interpreting local, state, and national building codes for builders, contractors, and property owners.
• Issuing correction notices for code compliance.
• Recommending changes to existing local, state and national codes and regulations.
• None of the above.

10


Select all the boxes that best describe the building codes you have experience interpreting and applying in the field and/or in a plan check environment.

• 1997 Uniform Housing Code.
• California Building Code.
• California Electrical Code.
• California Energy Code.
• California Green Code.
• California Mechanical Code.
• California Plumbing Code.
• California Residential Code.
• Swimming Pool Code.
• None of the above.

11


Describe in detail your increasingly responsible professional building inspection and plan checking experience, as well as your experience interpreting and applying building codes. In your response, provide your employer(s), your position title(s), and dates of employment for which you were responsible for performing each duty. If you have no applicable experience, please write "None".
12


Select the one box that best describes your lead or supervisory experience over building inspectors or construction crews.

• None.
• I have experience acting as a lead over building inspectors, plans examiners, or construction crews.
• I have experience in a full time lead position over building inspectors, plans examiners, or construction crews.
• I have experience acting as a supervisor over building inspectors, plans examiners, or construction crews.
• I have experience in a full time supervisory position over building inspectors, plans examiners, or construction crews.

13


Select the one box that best describes your lead or supervisory experience over building inspectors or construction crews.

• None.
• Some experience, but less than one (1) year.
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years.
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) years but less than four (4) years.
• Four (4) years but less than five (5) years.
• Five (5) years or more of experience.

14


Select all the boxes that best describe the lead or supervisory duties you have experience performing over building inspectors or construction crews.

• None.
• Scheduling.
• Training.
• Administering performance evaluations.
• Administering discipline.
• Hiring.
• Quality control / quality assurance.
• Report writing (i.e., personnel, incident).

15


Describe in detail your lead or supervisory experience over building inspectors or construction crews. In your response, provide your employer(s), your position title(s), dates of employment, functions of staff, size and level of your staff as well as your scope of responsibility. If you have no applicable experience, please write "None".
16


Select all the boxes that best describe the technology and/or software programs you use in the office and in the field to streamline inspections or improve customer service.

• Accela.
• Android or Apple devices.
• DigEplan
• Trak-It.
• Other.
• None of the above.

17


The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes.
• No.

18


I have read the Special Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

• Yes.

19


Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) - three (3) months.
• Attended in the last four (4) - six (6) months.
• Attended in the last seven (7) months - one (1) year.
• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.
• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.
• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.

20


List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event
• Location of event
• Month and year of event

If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please write "None".
Required Question