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Building Inspector I/II

Salary

$68,328.00 - $96,512.00 Annually

Location

Carlsbad, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08292025

Department

Community Development

Opening Date

08/28/2025

Closing Date

9/19/2025 11:00 PM Pacific

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The Position

A world-class city is seeking world-class talent!

Carlsbad - The Community: This nearly 40 square mile city is ideally situated in north San Diego County with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space. World-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience.

The Department: The Community & Economic Development Department of the Community Services Branch provides for staffing resources that serve to build and sustain an extraordinary Carlsbad community. The services provided include building, development services, planning, land development engineering, affordable housing, code enforcement, and neighborhood services, which include community education programs, grants assistance, and other community-building programs.

You belong in Carlsbad: The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

The Position: The City of Carlsbad adheres to provisions/regulations found in the California Building Standards Code(s) [which is CCR Title 24 Parts 1-12] as amended by Carlsbad Municipal Code. State law requires a building inspector be certified within 1 year of employment, without exception.

Under general supervision, the Building Inspector I/II will perform routine and complex inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and adopted codes. This position requires technical competencies in the field of construction as well as administrative competencies - including good organization, time management and basic computer skills - to manage and close out projects. This position will require frequent interaction with contractors, the public, and city staff. The selected candidate should professionally present himself/herself at all times.

The selected candidate should be willing and able to work productively in a dynamic team setting tasks and responsibilities are often balanced among members to maximize the benefit of the team organization.

Salary:

*Title of Building Inspector I or II will be determined based on experience and needs of the department*

Building Inspector I, Range 56: $32.85-$39.97

Building Inspector II, Range 71: $38.14-$46.40

Key Responsibilities

These are representative duties and the emphasis on certain duties will vary depending on the job assignment:

+ Make field inspections of industrial, commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling

+ Issue permits for work to be performed

+ Assist in the checking of building plans

+ Perform office plan check of residential structures

+ Ascertain conformance with Uniform Building Code and pertinent provisions of state and county health ordinances

+ Carlsbad adheres to the California Building Code

+ Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office

+ Explain and interpret requirements and restrictions

+ Keep records and prepare reports

+ Coordinate plan review with other City departments and divisions, and outside agencies.

Reporting Relationships:

+ This position reports to a Senior Building Inspector or Building Inspector II

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Building Inspector I:

+ Building tools and materials, accepted safety standards, and methods of building construction

+ Possible defects and faults in construction

Building Inspector II:

Knowledge and Abilities required for the Building Inspector I in addition to:

+ Building and related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically Uniform Building Codes, zoning ordinance, and state and county health codes

+ The City of Carlsbad adheres to the California Building Code vice the Uniform Building Codes

+ Principles and techniques of building inspection work

Ability to:

Building Inspector I:

+ Read and interpret building plans, specifications, and building codes

+ Make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately

+ Maintain cooperative working relations with builders, contractors, and the general public

+ Learn proper methods of building construction and inspection

Building Inspector II:

Knowledge and Abilities required for the Building Inspector I in addition to:

+ Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials, and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices

+ Advise on standard construction methods and requirements

Experience & Education

Building Inspector I:

Any combination equivalent to the 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:

+ Equivalent to graduation from high school and previous experience in the construction industry

Building Inspector II:

Experience and Education required for the Building Inspector I in addition to:

+ Two years of responsible experience in a variety of building construction work or related inspection work.

+ At least (1) ICC Certification

Special Requirements:

+ Possession of a valid Class 'C' California Driver's License

+ Medical Insurance

+ Dental Insurance

+ Vision Insurance

+ Flexible Spending Account

+ Life Insurance

+ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

+ Retirement under the CalPERS program, 2% @ 62 formula, Classic Members (those who are enrolled in CalPERS at another local agency) have the 2% @ 60 formula

+ Bilingual Pay

+ Holidays - 11 scheduled

+ Floating Holiday- 2

+ Paid vacation

+ Computer purchase loan

+ Tuition reimbursement

A detailed list of our benefits can be found here: Carlsbad Benefits (https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/human-resources/compensation/full-time-benefits)

Additional CalPERS information can be found here: CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/about/laws-legislation-regulations/public-employees-pension-reform-act)

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What is your highest level of education?

+ High School / GED

+ Trade or Technical School

+ Some College

+ Associates

+ Bachelors

+ Masters or Higher

+ None of the above

03

Regarding your education, indicate your area(s) of study in the space below. If you answered "None of the above," type N/A in the space below.

04

How many years of experience do you have as an Inspector in the field of public works, construction management, or a closely related field?

+ None

+ 1 but less than 2

+ 2 but less than 3

+ 3 but less than 4

+ 4 but less than 5

+ 5 or more

05

Describe your experience in resolving problems and/or conflicts with contractors, citizens or other departments.

06

How do you stay current on industry standards and professional development?

07

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid California Driver License?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Please indicate which of the following certifications you have earned or are in the process of earning: You must attach a copy of your certification or proof of enrollment to your application.

+ International Code Council "ICC" Certification

+ Stormwater Pollution Prevention Certification

+ Other Relevant Certifications

+ None

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