- Salary
- $103k – $130k/yr
- Location
- Berkeley, CA, CA, US
- Department
- Construction
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Join the City of Berkeley's Planning and Development Department in its effort to protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens by enforcing building codes and regulations. As a Certified Building Inspector I or II, you will perform skilled inspection work in the enforcement of building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, zoning and related codes and regulations that govern new building and housing construction, additions, alterations, repairs and use of existing buildings. This work includes resolving problems and complaints to final resolution.
These classifications differ in that the Building Inspector I works under closer supervision and performs less complex inspection work than the Building Inspector II.
See the full job class specifications:
Building Inspector I: https://tinyurl.com/BuildingInspectorI
Building Inspector II: https://tinyurl.com/BuildingInspectorIIThese classifications differ in that the Building Inspector I works under closer supervision and performs less complex inspection work than the Building Inspector II.
See the full job class specifications:
Building Inspector I: https://tinyurl.com/BuildingInspectorI
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities is:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and experience as specified below.
- Building Inspector I:
- One year of full-time experience as a building inspector with a public agency, OR
- Four years of full-time experience as a journey level carpenter, electrician, plumber, building plans examiner, public works inspector or permit specialist, OR
- Three years of full-time experience in the building construction field as a licensed general, plumbing, electrical or mechanical contractor, OR
- Completion of a two year AA program or equivalent in construction technology or a related field and a minimum of four ICC certificates including building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical.
- Building Inspector II:
- Three years of full time experience in building inspection work with a public agency.
Other requirements include possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) Commercial and Residential Building Inspector Certificate or equivalent. In addition, Building Inspector II requires possession of a valid ICC Commercial and Residential Electrical Inspector Certification or equivalent. Equivalency shall be determined by the building official in accordance with state law. Required certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Incumbents in both positions must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
Application deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5 PM Pacific.
Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [email protected]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [email protected]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
The exam process will include:
- Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [email protected] at the time of application.
Skills
Plumbing