Building Inspector I​/II & Senior

Overview

The County of Tuolumne Community Development Department is seeking building inspectors to perform a variety of field inspections on residential, commercial, and related building structures.

• Building Inspector I - $25.44 - $30.92 /hr. This is the entry-level classification in the building inspection series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of professional office and field work related to the inspection, application and enforcement of building codes. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

• Building Inspector II - $28.10 - $34.16 /hr. This is the journey-level classification in the series, able under direction to perform the full scope of duties required. Positions at this level are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, require prior inspection experience. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
  
  This class is distinguished from Senior Building Inspector in that the latter is responsible for technical and functional supervision of lower-level staff and is capable of performing the most complex duties assigned to the division.

• Senior Building Inspector - $31.05 - $37.74 /hr. This is the advanced journey-level class in the Building Inspector series that performs the full range of duties related to participating in and conducting a variety of plan review and combination inspection activities. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, conducting inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial building sites, enforcing compliance with regulatory codes, laws, and ordinances, ensuring conformance with approved plans, specifications, standards, permits, and licensing, and providing technical and functional direction to lower level staff.
  
  This class is distinguished from Chief Building Official in that the latter has management responsibility for all plans examination, building inspections, permitting, code enforcement, and related programs, functions, and activities.

Education and Experience
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Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to completion of twelfth (12th) grade. Completion of an accredited technical school or college-level program of building inspection, plan review or closely related field is preferred.

• Building Inspector I:
  One (1) year of experience in the building and/or construction trades. Completion of 30 units of college coursework in construction or inspection technologies may substitute for experience.
• Building Inspector II
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  Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the building and/or construction trades, or two (2) years of experience as a Building Inspector I in Tuolumne County.
• Senior Building Inspector
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  Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the building and/or construction trades, including at least one (1) year in a lead capacity.

• Possession of a California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Building Inspector I:
  Possession of at least one building inspection certificate issued by the International Code Council, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, or National Inspection Testing Certification within one year of appointment.
• Building Inspector II
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  Possession of at least two building inspection certificates issued by the International Code Council, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, or National Inspection Testing Certification.
• Senior Building Inspector
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  Possession of at least three building inspection certificates issued by the International Code Council, or possession an International Code Council Combination Inspection certificate.

Hiring Incentive: $12,000

Final Filing Date
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Sunday, February 8, 2026