Senior Building Inspector

We’re looking for an ICC-certified Senior Building Inspector to join the Planning & Development Department! In this role, you will perform highly skilled inspection work for complex projects as well as lead and train other inspectors. Inspections will involve the interpretation and enforcement of codes and regulations for building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and five (5) years of journey-level experience as a combination inspector with a public jurisdiction. College level coursework in the inspection field is desirable.

Requirements include:

• Current certifications by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Mechanical Inspector
• Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on October 9, 2023, and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.