Building Inspector II/Senior Building Inspector

Salary : $85,321.60 - $120,057.60 Annually
Location : City of Rancho Cordova, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 00103
Department: Community Development
Division: Building & Safety
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

THE POSITION
The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a collaborative, adaptable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused candidate for the position of Building Inspector II/Senior Building Inspector within the Building & Safety Division. This role is essential in ensuring that development projects comply with safety standards and regulations, supporting the growth and sustainability of the community. Join our dedicated team as we work to make Rancho Cordova a safe, vibrant, and thriving place to live and work.

APPLY TODAY This recruitment is set to close on 03/16/2025
First round of interviews to be scheduled the week of March 31st
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA

• Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
• CalPERS Retirement.
• Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks.

The City of Rancho Cordova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Full job descriptions for each of the position levels can be found by clicking the link below:

Building Inspector II

Senior Building Inspector
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Building Inspector II: Hourly Range - $41.02 - $50.19
Licensure or Certification

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license

Required Certifications:

• Possession of a current International Code Council (ICC) certification as either a Commercial Building Inspector, Residential Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner, OR Residential Plans Examiner.
  • Possession of specialized ICC certifications related to building inspection or plans review are desirable.

Education/Training

• Equivalent to completion of a high school diploma, specialized training in building inspections, the construction trades, or a related field is desirable.

Experience

• Two (2) years of building inspection experience as a Building Inspector I with the City of Rancho Cordova,

OR

• Three (3) years related experience in other building inspection agency.

Senior Building Inspector: Hourly Range - $47.14 - $57.72
Licensure or Certification

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license

Required Certifications:

• Possession of a current International Code Council (ICC) certification as one of the following:
  • Commercial Combination Inspector OR
  • Residential Combination Inspector OR
  • Commercial Building Inspector AND Residential Building Inspector, plus two (2) or more additional ICC certifications (such as Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electrical Inspector).
• A combination of ICC certifications may be accepted based on the needs of the department and approval by the Building Official.
• Preferred Certification: Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp)

Education/Training

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade is required.
• An associate's degree in Building Inspection Technology, Construction Management, or a related filed is desirable and may substitute for one year of required experience.

Experience

• At least two (2) years of experience as a Building Inspector II with the City of Rancho Cordova

OR

• Three (3) years of senior-level building inspection experience with another public agency, particularly inspecting commercial projects and leading complex enforcement actions.
  • Experience in code enforcement, training of junior staff, and coordinating with multiple departments and stakeholders on large-scale projects is preferred.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requires the mobility to work in the field and walk over rough and uneven surfaces and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment sitting at a desk for long periods of time.

Manual dexterity to operate calculators, cameras, computers, grasp tools, hand-held printers and inspect electrical devices.

Use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings.

Travel from job site to job site operating and sitting in vehicle.

Bend, squat, kneel and twist while performing field work; climb ladders into attics or crawl under raised floors; walk on roofs, including sloped roofs.

Exposure to dust, noise, machinery, moving objects and other vehicles while performing field work; and exposure to various types of weather during field work including extreme heat during summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months.
Speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone.
Vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen.

Color vision to inspect electrical wiring.

Smell to detect gas or sewage leaks.

Touch to determine hot and cold-water fixtures.

Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds such as plans, tools, files, books or boxes of paper for distances up to 100 feet.

Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
FLSA - Non-exempt status
Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Rancho Cordova complies with the letter and spirit of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities laws in its employment process. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any reasonable accommodation you need in order to participate in the City's application process.
NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
CALPERS Retirement

Tier 1: Employees hired prior to December 31, 2012, and "Classic Members" hired subsequently with less than a six-month break in service, are provided 2.7% at 55 retirement formula. City employees pay the full 8% of their base pay toward this retirement benefit.
Tier 2: Due to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (Assembly Bill 340), new MISC members hired after January 1, 2013, or "Classic Members" with a break in service of more than 6 months, are eligible for the 2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement formula and are required to pay a 7.75% contribution toward the PERS benefit. (Note: the employee contribution will change as the cost of the benefit changes, since the employee is required to pay half the normal cost.)
1959 Survivor Benefit (Indexed Level)
The 1959 Survivor Benefit provides a monthly allowance to eligible survivors of members who die while actively employed. The monthly benefit payable to survivors in the Indexed Level increases by 2% each year. Benefit amounts as 2025 are $820, $1,641 and $2,461 for 1, 2, or 3 eligible survivors.

457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan

• City will contribute $23.08 per pay period into the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on behalf of the employee.
• City will match up to 3% of the base salary for employees who participate in the 457 plan. City match is placed in a 401(a) plan. There is no vesting period.
• Employees may also voluntarily participate in the 401(a) defined contribution retirement program; however, election must be made upon hire and is irrevocable during employment with the city.

Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision) - The City offers a "cafeteria plan," which includes a monthly medical stipend the employee may apply toward premiums for medical, dental and vision.
Cash-in-lieu - If your total health, vision and/or dental premium costs are lower than $300, you may receive the difference as cash in lieu up to a total of $300. If you do not need to purchase medical, dental or vision benefits from the City, you are eligible for a total of $300 cash in lieu per month.
Medical Benefits

Retiree Health - CalPERS plans made available, and retiree medical contribution offered toward the cost of the plan. In 2025, the retiree medical contribution is $158.00 per month. The retiree medical contribution will continue to increase until it is equal to the minimum contribution required by CalPERS for the employer to pay on behalf of an employee.
Dental -Delta Dental PPO

• Deductibles $50 per person each calendar year
• Maximums $1,500 - $2,500 per person each calendar year
• Preventative services - 100% covered
• Basic services - 80% covered
• Major services - 50% covered
• Waiting Period(s) - None

Vision - Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Medical FSA for the plan year is $3,300 (maximum)
• Dependent Care FSA for the plan year is $5,000 (maximum)

Universal Time Off (UTO) - vacation and sick leave combined
Universal Time Off Cash Out - Employees may cash out up to 80 hours in fiscal year 24/25.

Bereavement Leave - On the date of hire, employees are entitled to 24 hours of Bereavement Leave per event due to the death of a member of an employee's immediate family.
Holidays - 13 Holidays per year.
Winter Break - Reviewed by the City Manager each year.

Life Insurance - $50,000 life insurance policy

• Life price per $1,000 $0.109
• AD&D price per $1,000 $0.205

Long Term Disability

• LTD price per $100 $0.0145
• 60% of earnings up to $7,500
• 90 day benefit waiting period

Social Security - No
Employees do not pay into and earn credit toward future benefits in Social Security, since the City offers an IRS qualifying retirement plan. Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected.

Employee Assistant Plan (EAP) - Available to employee and immediate family. Includes concierge, financial and legal services.
Wellness Program - On-site fitness room, shower and lockers and ping pong tables available for employee use.
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
Training and Development - Available and encouraged for each employee.
Updated January 2025
01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School
• Vocational, Technical, or Community College Certificate Program
• Some College (minimum of 12 semester units)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

Do you possess or have the ability to possess a valid California driver's license upon hire?

• Yes, I possess a valid California driver's license.
• Yes, I have the ability to possess a valid California driver's license upon hire.
• None of the above

03

Please indicate which of the following certificates you possess. (Check all that apply)

• Current ICC Certification as a Residential Building Inspector
• Current ICC Certification as a Commercial Building Inspector
• Current ICC Certification as a Building Plans Examiner
• Current ICC Certification as a Residential Plans Examiner
• Current ICC Certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector
• Current ICC Certification as a Residential Combination Inspector
• Certified Accessibility Specialist (CASp)
• None of the above

04

How many years of progressively responsible building construction experience do you have?

• 0 to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 to 4 years of experience
• 4 to 6 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience
• None

05

Please check the box(es) that apply to your journey level or equivalent experience in the building construction trades.

• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Plumbing
• Structural
• None of the above

06

Please share with us why are you interested in the Building Inspector II/Senior Building Inspector position with the City of Rancho Cordova?
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