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Building Inspector II

County of Sonoma, Santa Rosa, CA, United States


Position Overview
Continue your career as a Building Inspector II with the County of Sonoma. Starting salary up to $58.58/hour ($122,263/year) and a competitive total compensation package.

About the Position
Permit Sonoma's Building Inspectors work within an assigned geographical area, acquiring the skills needed to perform a variety of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, floodplain, and fire and life safety visual inspections. Building upon their professional construction experience, they conduct research, learn how to check building plans and layouts for conformance with building codes, county ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures.

Building Inspectors work in indoor and outdoor environments, in all weather conditions, and drive County vehicles to remote, offsite locations. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Qualifications
As an ideal candidate, you will possess:

Six or more years of experience in building/construction trades

Experience effectively applied provisions of the California Building, Housing, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Safe Standards and related State and County codes and ordinances

Proven experience reviewing plans and specifications, identifying any construction that deviated from expectations

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

The ability to shift gears quickly in a fast-paced environment

Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, customers, and the public

A high level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle challenging situations

What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits:

Hybrid Telework

– A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

Salary Advancement

– A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full‑time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

Paid Time Off

– Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

County Paid Health Premium Contributions

– 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee‑only and employee + family health plan options

Post‑Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement

– County contributions to help fund post‑retirement employee health insurance/benefits

Retirement

– A pension fully integrated with Social Security

Paid Parental Leave

– May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

Additional Benefits

– Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more

Student Loan Debt Relief

– County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Legal Notice
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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