Senior Building Inspector (Development Services/Building & Safety)

Job Description:

Senior Building Inspector (Development Services/Building & Safety)

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR

(Development Services/Building & Safety)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list and will be used to fill immediate and future Senior Building Inspector vacancies within OC Public Works and/or other County of Orange agencies. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. (PT) on
Monday, December 15, 2025 , at 11:59 PM (PT)
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works’ guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.

OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas: Administrative Services, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Fleet Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Infrastructure Programs; OC Operations & Maintenance.

OC Development Services
This service area within OC Public Works oversees the planning and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects within the County's unincorporated areas. This includes permit processing, inspection services, and management of zoning, building, and code regulations to ensure safe and responsible property development and community standards.

For more information on OC Development Services, click here .
For more information on OC Public Works, click here.
For more information on the County of Orange, click here .

THE OPPORTUNITY
OCPW is seeking an experienced Senior Building Inspector in the OC Development Services service area to support the Building and Safety Division and perform inspections of new, remodeled residential and commercial structures during construction and upon completion. Senior Building Inspector is the journey-level classification within the Building Inspector job series, and performs a full range of duties requiring greater technical knowledge with little supervision or guidance.

In addition, the Senior Building Inspector will ensure compliance with the various building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes; assume the duties of Supervising Building Inspector when absent, and perform other work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate will possess one (1) or more years of experience as a Building Inspector with the County of Orange OR
Four (4) or more years of increasingly responsible experience working in building inspections within the public sector, including duties related to disabled access. Possession of CASp Certification is highly desirable but not required.

Completion of two years in an accredited college with specialization in engineering, architecture, construction management, or inspection technology can be used toward two years of experience.

Click here to learn more about the Senior Building Inspector classification .

REQUIRED LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required

AND

• Possession of a valid certification from the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building Inspector or equivalent inspector certification

AND

• Possession of a valid ICC certification or equivalent certification in one of the following areas: Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, or Mechanical Inspector.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of California Building Codes and CAL OSHA safety requirements
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used for inspection in vertical construction
• Knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements
• Ability to review and address improvement projects for NPDES compliance
• Possession of at least one valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as a building inspector

Oral & Written Communication

• Communicate effectively, tactfully, and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, management, engineers, architects, construction and building trades, other agencies, utility companies, contractors, and the general public

Problem-Solving Skills

• Approach problems and decisions methodically with an appropriate level of concern for the County and Management perspective
• Analyze, research, organize, accurately interpret, and apply relevant data to issues or problem projects
• Identify issues accurately, along with impacts and solutions

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen applications and supplemental responses for those minimum and desirable qualifications that are most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of job knowledge experts. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Rose Nguyen at 714-667-9699 or by email at Rose.Nguyen@ocpw.ocgov.com .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$87,235.20 - $117,561.60 Annually