Building Inspector I/II

The City of Turlock is accepting applications for the Building Inspector I/II position. Depending on qualifications, applicant may be considered for either the Building Inspector I ($5,887 - $7,155 monthly) or Building Inspector II ($6,815 - $8,283 monthly). 

Building Inspector I:

Under immediate supervision, to inspect routine and complex structure and building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair; to assist in the review of building plans and specifications; and to investigate and secure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, codes, standards, plans and specifications.  

This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime assignments.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level in the professional Building Inspector series.   Positions assigned to this class perform the more routine and standardized tasks in the Building & Safety Division within the framework established by higher level employees fully utilizing existing skills required for the position.  It is expected that the knowledge and skills of the incumbent will be enhanced through a comprehensive orientation program, which leads to performing increasingly responsible building inspection staff work with minimal direct supervision.
Incumbents are eligible to promote to Building Inspector II after completing two years of experience with satisfactory or above performance in the Inspector I classification and possession of an ICBO certificate.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Immediate supervision is provided by the Chief Building Official or designee.  Technical or functional supervision may be provided by higher level building inspections personnel.

Building Inspector II:

Under general supervision, to inspect routine and complex structure and building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair; to assist in the review of building plans and specifications; and to investigate and secure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, codes, standards, plans and specifications. 

This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime assignments.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Building Inspector series. A Building Inspector II is expected to perform the entire range of moderately difficult inspections (building, electrical, fire, plumbing and mechanical) for a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial construction and be able to plan check most routine (non-structural) building systems. 

Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Building Inspector I. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties requiring a complete knowledge of department policies and procedures and meet the qualification standards for the class. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by the Chief Building Official or designee. The Building Inspector II may lead and train lower-level building division staff.

Building Inspector I:

• Accept, review, and process a wide variety of permit applications relating to construction and development-related activities regulated by the City. 
• Review site plans, architectural drawings, and structural calculations submitted with development permit applications to ensure completeness and conformance with the department's submittal requirements.
• Calculate and collect required mitigation and development fees for construction permit applications.
• Provide information at the public counter regarding the City's development regulations including occupancies, structures, fire life safety issues, accessibility, energy conservation and public improvements.
• Perform counter plan check of fences, walls, small room additions, patios, decks, garages, photovoltaic systems, and other small construction projects. 
• Make field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of the City, County, State and federal agencies.
• Check building plans for sufficiency and code compliance; route plans to other affected departments and distribute plan check submittals to builders/contractors for corrections.
• Inspect foundation, cement, framing, plastering, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations, and many other complex and routine building system elements.
• Inspect stud, joist, rafter spacing and other structural member factors.
• Examine grade, quality and treatment of lumber, cement, lath, wire and composition.
• Coordinate inspection activities with other city departments and public agencies.
• Assist in conducting investigations of zoning, land use and construction code enforcement and abatement issues.
• Determine compliance with California Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, California Electric Code, and pertinent provisions of state and County health and environmental ordinances.
• Confer with architects, contractors, builders and general public in the field and office to resolve complaints and answer questions regarding plan check correction lists, conditions of permit approvals, and use of alternative methods or materials.
• Maintain permit records and field notes as applicable and prepare reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Building Inspector II:
Building Inspector I:

Knowledge of:

• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction.
• Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, specifically, the California Building Code.
• Principles and techniques of building inspection work.
• Customer service principles, practices and techniques.

Ability to:

• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine work quality and materials, and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
• Learn to perform journey level inspection skills in a variety of specialty trade areas and to perform competent and efficient work.
• Learn to enforce a variety of zoning, general land use and related City codes.
• Determine that construction systems conform to City Code requirements.
• Read and interpret building plans, specifications and building codes.
• Advise on standard construction methods and requirements. 
• Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately. 
• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted during the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: 
Four (4) years of construction experience equivalent to journey level construction work in the building trades involving work done in conformance with standard building, electrical, mechanical systems and plumbing codes
OR 
One year of inspection experience with a public agency similar to City of Turlock Building Inspector Trainee 
OR
Completion of 30 college units with major course work in Building Inspection Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.

Training:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent, 

Certificates:
Possession of a Building Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council at the time of appointment and possess a second Building Inspector Certification by the International Code Council within one (1) year appointment for a total of two (2) certifications.  

Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment and must be maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

Building Inspector II:

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Four (4) years of inspection experience similar to the City of Turlock Building Inspector I and at least 2 ICC Certificates in the building trades or a related field.

OR

Six (6) years of responsible construction experience equivalent to journey level construction work in more than one trade or as a Job/Project superintendent, involving work done in conformance with standard building, electrical, mechanical systems, and plumbing codes.

AND

Possession of at least one (1) ICC Certification in building trades or related filed and obtain a second (2nd) certification within a year.

Training:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Licenses:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment and must be maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

Physical Conditions:
Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read, write, make observations, view computer screen, read gauges and other instrumentation as well as operate a motor vehicle; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone, and in person; use hands and fingers well enough to use computer keyboard, write, file and answer telephones; bodily mobility to walk on uneven surfaces or sloped surfaces such as construction sites and roofs, bend, stand, climb on scaffolding and ladders, and be able to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperatures while performing inspections or other duties.

An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees are required to serve a twelve (12) month probationary period.

SELECTION PROCESS:

1.  All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation:

• Proof of education-this can be a copy of transcripts or degree.

• Proof of certification-Building Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC).

2. You may submit your required documentation using the following options.

1. Attach a scanned copy in the "add attachment" option (of NeoGov online application) or
2. Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529  or
3. Email a copy to [email protected] or
4. Hand deliver copies of your information to 156 S. Broadway, Ste. 235, Turlock, CA 95380 on or before the final filing date. 

Applications will be rejected if they incomplete or required documentation is not attached.

3.  Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum job requirements. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of relevant experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.

4.  Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which is based on a pass/ fail basis. In the event that a large number of candidates pass the written examination, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next test phase of the testing process, an oral examination. The oral exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 26, 2026.  

5. Candidates who participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list is based solely on the results of the oral exam.

6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.

7. Top candidates from the eligibility list will be referred to the Development Services Director for final appointment consideration.

8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, a drug/alcohol screening and fingerprinting.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM

The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG SCREENING

The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.

CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY

The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.

BENEFITS

Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the City's 2.7% @ 55 plan.  Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
Deferred Compensation: The City will match employee's contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employee's base salary for each pay period in which employee

contributes to the program.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two (2) percent of the employee's base payroll will be deposited in each individual's RHS Vantage Care account.
Health: The City offers a generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Continuous Service Pay:
Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary. 
Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.

Additional Benefits:
Associate/Bachelor/Master's Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification) *Educational Reimbursement Program *Computer Loan Program **Upon completion of probation.

NOTES: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.

All applications must be returned to the Human Relations Department no later than Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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