Building Inspector I

Building Inspector I

The City of Fairfield is accepting applications for a Building Inspector I within the Community Development Department! Are you ready to play a vital role in ensuring the safety, structural integrity, and high quality of development in one of California's most vibrant communities? The City of Fairfield is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our Building Division as a Building Inspector I. In this role, you will serve as a frontline representative of the City, working directly with contractors, developers, and homeowners to inspect residential, commercial, and industrial structures for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes. If you possess a strong eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to public safety, Fairfield offers an exceptional environment to advance your career and make a lasting impact on our growing community. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for November 5, 2026 WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily outside and may include exposure to construction noise, heights, potential electrical shock, and construction machinery. May include exposure to unsanitary conditions, odors, and hazardous chemicals. At times, work may include reviewing plans at a desk and covering front counter duties. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Duties may include transporting light to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), reaching, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, stooping, prolonged periods of standing; walking on uneven surfaces, stepping over trenches, walking on roofs up to 8/12 pitch; climbing ladders and scaffolding two to four stories in height; using a computer keyboard / tablet for data input and typing reports. Ability to see well enough to read gauges, manufacturers' labels and fine print on plans; depth perception to climb ladders and walk on roofs and multi-level framing; ability to distinguish colors to determine correct wiring. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Building Inspector I/II/III classifications are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience, obtaining the required certifications and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED: Supervision is received from the Building Inspector Supervisor or other management staff. Training, guidance and direction may be provided by the Senior Building Inspector. The Building Inspector III may provide limited guidance to other inspectors as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Experience: One (1) full-time year of building inspection experience with a public agency inspecting all of the major trade fields (carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) is required. OR Four (4) full-time years of responsible and relevant journey-level experience in either one of the major trade fields or in the performance of a wide variety of building trades work performed in conformance with standard building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes are required. An Associate's degree in Building Construction / Inspection Technology may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Education: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade is required. Related college course work and certification with the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), International Code Council (ICC), or American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA) are highly desirable. REQUIRED LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required. Certification from the ICC as a Residential Building Inspector - or equivalent certification under the ICBO legacy program - is required to be complete within the first six (6) months in the position. Certification shall be maintained as a condition of employment.