SUPERVISING BUILDING INSPECTOR
City of Visalia, Visalia, CA, United States
The City of Visalia is recruiting for Supervising Building Inspector to join our Building Safety Division.
Division
The City of Visalia's Building Safety Division is responsible for ensuring that all construction within the jurisdiction complies with applicable building codes, laws and regulations, including standards established by the International Code Council. The Division reviews plans, issues permits, and conducts inspections to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare. It also provides guidance and support to property owners, contractors and developers throughout the construction process, promoting safety, code compliance, and high‑quality development.
Position
The Supervising Building Inspector plans, organizes, and oversees the daily operations of building inspection staff. This role ensures consistent enforcement of applicable building codes and regulations, supports staff development, and provides high quality customer service to the public, contractors, and other stakeholders. The role balances technical expertise with leadership to promote safe and compliant construction practices. Responsibilities include evaluating quality of workmanship and materials, reading and interpreting building plans and specifications, communicating effectively in written and oral form, developing and maintaining effective working relationships, training and evaluating staff, solving complex inspection problems, conducting difficult inspections on major and technically complex building projects, interpreting code and regulations, coordinating staff training, and assisting in developing inspection standards and departmental policies.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent communication skills, and a strong technical background relevant to the position as a combined building inspector and supervisor. The candidate will be self‑driven, willing to take on new challenges, able to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, support staff, and stakeholders, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The position requires excellent judgement, integrity, commitment to quality, and organizational skills, along with familiarity with construction practices for residential, commercial and industrial projects, industry standards, building code, and regulations including ADA accessibility and energy conservation.
Experience and Education
Seven (7) years of experience as a building inspector / fire code inspector.
Possession of an ICC Combination Building Inspector Certificate or equivalent.
Possession of one or more additional Fire Inspector ICC certifications is desirable.
Associate’s degree in Building Inspection Technology or related field is desirable.
Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
Possession and maintenance of Electrical Inspector Certification through National Electrical Code (NEC) or International Code Council (ICC). A strong preference for NEC certifications.
Possession and maintenance of Plumbing Inspector Certification through Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) or International Code Council (ICC). A strong preference for UPC certifications.
Possession and maintenance of Mechanical Inspector Certification through Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) or International Code Council (ICC). A strong preference for UMC certifications.
Possession and maintenance of, or ability to obtain within two years of accepting the position, the Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II certifications through the State Fire Marshall’s Office or International Code Council (ICC).
Physical Standards
This position requires frequent exposure to the weather and the ability to conduct duties in areas of unstable footing.
Compensation and Benefits
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Monthly Salary: $8,210 – $10,321
CalPERS retirement program
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Longevity Pay
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and more
The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Division
The City of Visalia's Building Safety Division is responsible for ensuring that all construction within the jurisdiction complies with applicable building codes, laws and regulations, including standards established by the International Code Council. The Division reviews plans, issues permits, and conducts inspections to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare. It also provides guidance and support to property owners, contractors and developers throughout the construction process, promoting safety, code compliance, and high‑quality development.
Position
The Supervising Building Inspector plans, organizes, and oversees the daily operations of building inspection staff. This role ensures consistent enforcement of applicable building codes and regulations, supports staff development, and provides high quality customer service to the public, contractors, and other stakeholders. The role balances technical expertise with leadership to promote safe and compliant construction practices. Responsibilities include evaluating quality of workmanship and materials, reading and interpreting building plans and specifications, communicating effectively in written and oral form, developing and maintaining effective working relationships, training and evaluating staff, solving complex inspection problems, conducting difficult inspections on major and technically complex building projects, interpreting code and regulations, coordinating staff training, and assisting in developing inspection standards and departmental policies.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent communication skills, and a strong technical background relevant to the position as a combined building inspector and supervisor. The candidate will be self‑driven, willing to take on new challenges, able to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, support staff, and stakeholders, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The position requires excellent judgement, integrity, commitment to quality, and organizational skills, along with familiarity with construction practices for residential, commercial and industrial projects, industry standards, building code, and regulations including ADA accessibility and energy conservation.
Experience and Education
Seven (7) years of experience as a building inspector / fire code inspector.
Possession of an ICC Combination Building Inspector Certificate or equivalent.
Possession of one or more additional Fire Inspector ICC certifications is desirable.
Associate’s degree in Building Inspection Technology or related field is desirable.
Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
Possession and maintenance of Electrical Inspector Certification through National Electrical Code (NEC) or International Code Council (ICC). A strong preference for NEC certifications.
Possession and maintenance of Plumbing Inspector Certification through Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) or International Code Council (ICC). A strong preference for UPC certifications.
Possession and maintenance of Mechanical Inspector Certification through Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) or International Code Council (ICC). A strong preference for UMC certifications.
Possession and maintenance of, or ability to obtain within two years of accepting the position, the Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II certifications through the State Fire Marshall’s Office or International Code Council (ICC).
Physical Standards
This position requires frequent exposure to the weather and the ability to conduct duties in areas of unstable footing.
Compensation and Benefits
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Monthly Salary: $8,210 – $10,321
CalPERS retirement program
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Longevity Pay
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and more
The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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