Senior Building Inspector

Full Job Description

The City of Pasadena is looking for a Senior Building Inspector (Combination) to act as a lead to perform inspections of complex construction projects for multifamily residential, mixed use occupancies, commercial buildings, industrial complexes, single-family residential and other structures to ensure compliance with state and local building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, housing and zoning codes and ordinances.

IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate has experience in conducting building inspections for a governmental jurisdiction, inspecting architectural, structural, and Accessibility compliance for commercial and residential occupancies; has the ability to work in a lead capacity, is detail-oriented, dependable, and has excellent decision-making ability.

The candidate should be thoroughly familiar with the California Building Code Standards (Title-24 of the California Code of Regulations and Cal Green standards) and construction methods for a variety of construction types.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply general and detailed information on design and construction plans, calculations, and reports.

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and safety hazards related to conducting building inspections.

Experience with the use of electronic devices including handheld devices and software for permitting and plan reading is highly desirable.

The City offers outstanding benefits, including 9/80 schedules with alternative Friday's off and a Hybrid Work Program. Please note: this recruitment is open continuous and may close at any time.

Apply today! First review of applications will be on October 23, 2025.

Requirements

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

• Performs inspections of complex construction projects; Conducts field inspections for compliance of electrical circuits, electrical systems, mechanical and plumbing installations and systems, and verify that construction, alterations, or repairs are being performed according to codes, standards, regulations and ordinances; Verifies tests and analysis of related equipment and systems; Performs investigations of violations and prepares reports of findings.
• Performs non-engineering plan reviews and field inspections of complex commercial buildings and structures to verify that construction, alterations, or repairs are being performed according to approved building plans and specifications; Verifies compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, CAL Green, housing and zoning codes, relevant ordinances and regulations.
• Inspects and approves work at each of the required stages of completion and orders corrective action if necessary; Makes final inspections; Prepares reports of inspections and work completed.
• Advises and interprets codes and requirements for property owners, architects, engineers and contractors; Coordinates construction progress with other City functions and outside agencies; Maintains current knowledge of technical and regulatory changes.
• Prepares letters and reports and maintains records of inspection activities.
• Prepares data required for code compliance through court action and makes court.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade or GED required.
• I.C.C certificate in any commercial trade, required within one year of employment.
• Four years of experience with a public agency as an inspector performing combination residential/ commercial inspections; or, six years of full-time experience in commercial construction.
• Graduation from a recognized college with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Building Construction Inspection, or any combination of education equivalent to completion of 30 college semester units in engineering, architecture, or building inspection is highly desirable but not required.

COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Professional Integrity and Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication- Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Handling Conflict - Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Customer Focus - Maintains open communication with internal and external customers and identifies opportunities for improved service.
• Decision Making - Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Professional and Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job

SELECTION PROCESSThe selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, an interview panel, a department-level interview.VACANCY INFORMATIONThere is currently one vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Community Development Department.

The resulting eligibility from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.

Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one year probationary work period.

Additional Information

Must have or obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Must provide an operable motor vehicle for the purpose of performing field inspections and other related duties.

Will be required to obtain a certificate as a Commercial Building Inspector from the International Code Council (ICC) within twelve (12) months of the initial appointment date.