The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on :
11 / 19 / 25 12 / 17 / 25 (final)
Positions in the Building Inspector series review construction plans and / or inspects all residential commercial industrial buildings and other structures in Sacramento County to determine compliance with applicable local state and national codes.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowlege of
Ability to
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Either : Three years full-time experience in either the class of Building Inspector I or II in Sacramento County service performing duties which have included reviewing construction plans and inspecting residential commercial and / or industrial buildings to determine compliance with local state and national codes.
Or : Three years full-time experience equivalent to the class of Building Inspector I or II performing duties which have included reviewing construction plans and inspecting residential commercial and / or industrial buildings to determine compliance with local state and national codes.
Note : If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Special Requirements
License Required : Some positions may require a valid California Drivers License Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to the positions in this class series.
Physical Requirements : Ability to climb ladders rafters and scaffolding; crawl into attics and under buildings; climb into and out of ditches and swimming pools under construction; visually trace colored electrical wiring.
Certification Requirements :
All positions in this class series will be required to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field and within one year thereafter to obtain certification from a recognized state national or international association as determined by the County.
Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector plans examiner or building official for not less than two years prior to January 1 1996 is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.
In addition persons appointed to this class must complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community colleges or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.
Note : Failure to maintain a valid California Drivers License Class C or higher and failure to meet the required certification requirements may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4 or the applicable bargaining unit agreement.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5 : 00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Inter-Office Mail Code : 09-4667
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.
Note : Responses of See Resume or See Application or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance level recency progression and quality of candidates education training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore the candidates responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible / employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 104065 - 126491
Building Inspector • Sacramento, California, USA