Building Inspector II

JOB SUMMARY

RKA Consulting Group is seeking a Building Inspector II to conduct comprehensive inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial projects at all stages of construction, alteration, and repair. This journey-level position requires independent judgment, technical expertise, and initiative in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal codes, approved plans, and safety standards. Inspectors at this level are fully versed in departmental procedures, exercise broad discretion in resolving field issues, and provide guidance to contractors, developers, design professionals, and the public.

Candidates are expected to perform the full range of inspection and plan review duties with minimal supervision, demonstrate strong communication skills, a solid understanding of construction practices, and a proven ability to safeguard the built environment.

Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings throughout construction and remodeling phases; conduct final inspections and authorize approval of compliant structures.
• Review plans and specifications for new projects, additions, and alterations to confirm compliance with building codes, local ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspect existing buildings for changes in use or occupancy to ensure adherence to applicable requirements.
• Investigate complaints related to unsafe, substandard, or unpermitted construction; issue correction notices or stop‑work orders when needed.
• Issue and approve building and occupancy permits across multiple disciplines, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, grading, drainage, and related systems.
• Work closely with other City departments to coordinate plan reviews, site inspections, and approvals; route submittals to appropriate divisions for compliance checks.
• Oversee bond processing and releases upon project completion; prepare related correspondence with applicants and financial institutions.
• Calculate project valuations and fees using established schedules; communicate requirements to architects, engineers, and applicants.
• Respond to inquiries from contractors, developers, architects, and homeowners; provide clear guidance on building requirements, code interpretations, and restrictions.
• Lead pre‑construction meetings to outline inspection protocols and expectations for compliance.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, plan check records, consultant approvals, and computer‑处-based tracking systems.
• Prepare regular reports summarizing inspection and plan review activities.
• Inspect a wide range of construction elements including foundations, framing, concrete, masonry, steel, plumbing, heating, electrical systems, and other structural and non‑structural components.
• Document code violations, issue notices of compliance, and maintain records to support potential legal actions.
• May be required to work rectangles at various contracted cities.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• Education/Training:
  Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented specialized training in building codes.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of experience as a Building Inspector I or performing residential, multi‑family, industrial and/or commercial inspections for a public agency.
• Certification:
  Possession of a valid International Code Compliance (ICC) Combination Building Inspector Certificate.
• Licenses:
  Valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge of:

• Building inspection procedures utilized by public agencies.
• Familiarity with established safety standards and accepted construction methods for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Working knowledge of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, accessibility, housing, and related codes.
• Understanding of inspection practices and plan review techniques.
• Knowledge of common…