Building Inspector II (Plan Review)

Building Inspector

The City of Sacramento's Community Development Department is seeking a Building Inspector (Plan Reviewer) to work in the Plan Review Section of the Building Division. Make an impact on the community by joining the City of Sacramento's vibrant and dynamic Building team.

This posting will be open until filled. Application cut-off dates are 1/15/2026, 2/15/2026, 3/15/2026, 4/15/2026, 5/15/2026, 6/15/2026, 7/15/2026, 8/15/2026, 9/15/2026, 10/15/2026, 11/15/2026, 12/15/2026. With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

The Building Inspector class levels are distinguished by the number of inspection disciplines an inspector is recognized to be qualified in based on certification and demonstrable abilities. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are automatically flexed to the higher level upon completion of required experience and certification as established per the discipline being flexed to. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class.

Direct and lead supervision is provided by a Supervising Building Inspector or higher-level management personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Identify and enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and standards violations for conformance with plans and specifications. - Inspect work product and materials in building construction projects for conformance with plans and specifications, and inspect potentially substandard or dangerous buildings. - Work with diagrams, specifications, plans, and similar documents. - Read and interpret building construction and engineering plan specifications and codes. - Prepare and maintain reports. - Confer with, and assist architects, engineers, contractors, builders, homeowners, tenants and the general public in the field and office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions, keep records and prepare reports as necessary. - Enter information into the Automated Permit System and the computer for word processing, calendaring, and electronic mail. - Perform basic plan review, routing and project management activities, issue permits, and fee calculations. - Identify illegal construction activity and issues violation notices. - May perform case or project management activities. - Other duties may be performed, not all duties may be performed by each individual holding this classification.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: - Methods, practices, and materials used in construction work relating to a particular inspection discipline. - Proper inspection techniques to examine work product and materials. - Data entry and information retrieval from various computer systems necessary for duties. - Safety rules, regulations and practices applied to construction areas and office spaces. - Codes, ordinances, and policies applicable to a particular inspection discipline(s). Ability to: - Read and write the English language at a level of proficiency necessary for effective job performance. - Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine work product and materials. - Recognize correct installations of building systems; detect defects and faults in construction work product and materials. - Detect deviations from plans, regulations, and read and interpret building construction and engineering plans, specifications, and codes. - Understand diagrams, specifications, plans, and similar documents at a level necessary for efficient job performance. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, engineers, architects, contractors, tenants, owners, and the general public. - Operate a motor vehicle. - Operate a personal computer and other electronic equipment, including field entry devices and cellular phone. - Lift, carry, push, tools, equipment, supplies and plans weighing up to 50 pounds. - Work within confined spaces, climb ladders, work around power and noise producing equipment, work in confined spaces requiring reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, and crouching. - Work in all weather conditions including wet, hot, cold and windy. - Access construction areas within construction sites. Ability to: - Work on uneven work surfaces, trenches, slopes, roof structures, framing, and other conditions found in a construction environment. - Serve on-call, work after hours, weekends and holidays, during emergency situations, and as required. - Anticipate issues and seek resolution through various resources. - Provide service to all customers with a professional and sincere attitude; be customer service oriented.

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. Experience: One year of experience performing building inspection work within one or more inspection disciplines for a municipal or county government agency, or three years of journey level experience in the building construction field as a plumber, electrician, carpenter, roofer, or closely related field, within the discipline(s) applied. -OR- Education: Completion of 21 units of college level courses in building inspection, construction, or other related areas. Experience: One year of experience performing a variety of paraprofessional/technical work related to plan checking and inspections. Certification: Possession of either a Building Inspector or Plans Examiner certification by the I.C.C. or other approved certifying organization.

Proof of Education: Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Proof of Certification: Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position, then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.

Special Qualifications Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case by case basis. Certification: Incumbents must possess certification from an approved certifying organization in their specific work discipline(s) and obtain recognition of competency within one year of appointment. Maintenance of required certifications is a condition for continued employment in this classification.

Probationary Period: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. In addition, incumbents in each inspection discipline must have the following knowledge, abilities, and experience and/or certification as outlined per discipline. Once appointed, inspectors may qualify and perform work in other disciplines.