Building Inspector I/II

Building Inspector I/II

Salary

$65,929.76 - $80,331.68 Annually

Location

Bakersfield, CA, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

02488

Department

Development Services

Division

Building

Opening Date

07/28/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

SALARY:

BUILDING INSPECTOR I: $31.70 - $38.62 / Hour

BUILDING INSPECTOR II: $34.87 - $42.38 / Hour

OPENING DATE: 7/28/26

CLOSING DATE: 8/11/26 AT 1:00 PM (PACIFIC TIME)

THE POSITION:

Under close supervision, performs work of routine difficulty as an entry-level position to secure compliance with zoning regulations and including, but not limited to, the Municipal Building Codes, California Building Codes, California Mechanical Codes, California Plumbing Codes, and the California Electrical Codes. Work involves field inspection, plan examination, and related office work necessary to secure compliance with zoning regulations and Municipal Building Codes. Incumbents are closely supervised on a daily basis by the Building Inspector III. Performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. For Full Job Description: Building Inspector I & Building Inspector II

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application, resume, & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• Graduation from high school or GED; AND
• Successful completion of an acceptable course in building codes; AND
• An equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience, which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License

BUILDING INSPECTOR I:

• In addition to the above, must have an additional four (4) years of journey-level experience in building inspection, building construction (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or mechanical), architecture, design, plan permitting, or related field;

BUILDING INSPECTOR II:

• In addition to the above, must have an additional five (5) years of journey-level experience in building inspection, building construction (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or mechanical), architecture, design, plan permitting, or related field;

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): August 26th, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicants experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the Citys participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the Citys Retirement Info page for additional information.

01

Please specify your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• None of the above

02

Did you successfully complete a course in building codes?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "Yes" to question #2, please list the course(s) and date(s) of completion. If you selected "No", please write N/A. Do not write "See Resume/Application".

04

Do you possess a valid California Class "C" drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of professional journey-level experience do you possess?

• 6+ Years
• 5 Years
• 4 Years
• None of the above

06

Please check each area that you have four or more years of journey-level experience:

• Building inspection
• Building construction (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or mechanical)
• Architecture
• Design
• Plan permitting
• Related field
• None of the above

07

Clearly describe your work experience in relation to question #6. Please include dates of employment, and names of employers where you acquired the experience for each item checked. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you checked None of the above, please write N/A. Do not write "See Resume/Application".

08

I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.

• Yes
• No

09

I understand that I am required to submit a completed application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, August 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, in order for my application to be accepted. (You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070.) The documents must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Building Inspector I/II #02488) and submit it to the attention of Kevin Mendoza.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Bakersfield

Address 1600 Truxtun Avenue

Bakersfield, California, 93301

Phone (661) 326-3773

(661) 326-3773

Website http://www.bakersfieldjobs.us