Building Inspector IV
Salary
$82,472.35 - $116,046.88 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Career
Job Number
016230-26-CDD-3
Department
Community Development
Division
Building
Opening Date
09/01/2026
Closing Date
9/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
DEFINITION
To perform rule specific inspection activities in the review of plans and inspections of new building projects, alterations, and repairs, to enforce a variety of codes, ordinances, and established standards to achieve compliance, and to perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Depending on qualifications, incumbents may be assigned to any four, or any combination of inspection discipline areas as:
Building Specialty Inspection
Plumbing/Mechanical Specialty Inspection
Electrical Specialty Inspection
Roofing Combination Inspection
Residential Combination Inspection
Multi-Family Residential and Light Commercial Combination Inspection
Residential Combination & Structural Plan Review
Non-Structural Building Plan Review
Plumbing/Mechanical Plan Review
Electrical Plan Review
Project Management
Enforcement Case Management
Building Specialty Inspection assignments concern inspections of residential and commercial construction and applicable methods, practices, materials, codes, ordinances and policies used in construction work as related to building construction.
Plumbing/Mechanical Specialty Inspection assignments concern inspections of residential and commercial construction and applicable methods, practices, materials, codes, ordinances and policies used in construction work as related to plumbing and mechanical construction.
Electrical Specialty Inspection assignments concern inspections of residential and commercial construction and applicable methods, practices, materials, codes, ordinances and policies used in construction work as related to electrical construction.
Roofing Combination Inspection assignments concern inspections on roofing installations on one and two family residences, multi-family and commercial buildings, including building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical inspections, incidental to the roofing work.
Residential Combination Inspection assignments concern inspections on building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and roofing installations on one, two, and three family residences for conformance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Multi-Family Residential and Light Commercial Combination Inspection assignments concern inspections on building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and roofing installations on specific types of building permits for multi-family and commercial buildings qualifying for inspection by Light Commercial Inspectors.
Residential Combination & Structural Plan Review assignments concern the review of all building plans and supporting materials for one, two, and three family dwellings, and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances, and policies; responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies. Inspects all work, including the most complex installations to support fast track construction and assists with other inspections, including combination inspections.
Non-Structural Building Plan Review assignments concern the review of the more complex building plans and supporting materials for commercial and multi-family buildings, and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances and policies, responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies; inspects all work, including the most complex installations to support fast track construction, and assists with other inspections disciplines as they relate to non-structural building plan review and construction.
Plumbing/Mechanical Plan Review assignments concern the review of all building plans and supporting materials for plumbing and mechanical installations, and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances and policies; responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies; inspects all work, including the most complex installations to support fast track construction and assists with other inspection disciplines as they relate to plumbing and mechanical plan review and installations.
Electrical Plan Review assignments concern the review of all building plans and supporting materials for electrical installations, and the acceptance and review of building permits to ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances and policies; responsible for the preparation of correction notices defining plan deficiencies; inspects all work, including the most complex installations to support fast track construction, and assists with other inspection disciplines as they relate to electrical plan review and installations.
Project Management assignments concern the development and administration of contracts for the construction or plan review of facilities, and the inspection of construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, and the management and coordination of City or private venture projects. Projects are managed and coordinated from conception through completion. In addition, Project Management assignments assist the project team by coordinating and expediting project approval, plan review, permit issuance, and inspections functions with various departments and agencies.
Enforcement Case Management assignments concern complaint investigations for determination of code deficiencies, not necessarily related to active construction; management of contracts to demolish or repair structures with identified deficiencies, and coordination with various organizations and agencies in managing cases.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Inspector class levels are distinguished by the number of inspection disciplines an inspector is recognized to be qualified in based on certification, demonstrable abilities and available job assignments
The Building Inspector IV is distinguished from Building Inspector I, II, and III by the former performing complex duties within four inspection disciplines as illustrated and the less difficult or complex work in other disciplines as required. The Building Inspector IV class, is distinguished from the Supervising Building Inspector by the latter having supervision responsibilities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED
Direct and lead supervision may be provided by higher level personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending on assignment, duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required skills is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and skills for this classification would be:
Education:
Completion of the 12th grade or GED certificate.
Experience:
Two (2) years experience performing duties as a Building Inspector with the City of Sacramento,
Three (3) years experience performing duties comparable to a Building Inspector with the City of Sacramento in another municipality or county government agency.
COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Building Inspector I, please click here.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case by case basis. Incumbents must possess certification from an approved certifying organization in their specific work discipline(s) and obtain recognition of competency within one year of appointment. Maintenance of required certifications is a condition for continued employment in this classification.
PROOF OF CERTIFICATION
Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position, then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
In addition, incumbents in each inspection discipline must have the following knowledge, abilities, and experience and/or certification as outlined per discipline. Once appointed, inspectors may qualify and perform work in other disciplines.
Building Specialty Inspection
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Experience and Certification:
Plumbing/Mechanical Specialty Inspection
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Experience and Certification:
Electrical Specialty Inspection
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Experience and Certification:
Roofing Combination Inspection
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Experience and Certification:
Residential Combination Inspection
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Experience and Certification:
Multi-Family Residential and Light Commercial Combination Inspection
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Certification:
Residential Combination and Structural Plan Review
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Certification:
Non-Structural Building Plan Review
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Certification:
Plumbing/Mechanical Plan Review
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Certification:
Electrical Plan Review
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Certification:
Project Management Discipline (Public or Private Buildings)
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Certification:
Recognition by the Public Works Department, or the Chief Building Official in project management competency.
Enforcement Case Management
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Certification:
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.
Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Building Inspector IV examination.
Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? Thats right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf
Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html
Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf
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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
02
PROOF OF CERTIFICATION: I understand proof of certification, should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment.
03
CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess the required number of certifications by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
04
DRIVERS LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Drivers License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
05
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramentos Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the Citys RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions.
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Select all the boxes that best describe the method(s) you have used to determine if a construction project complies with applicable codes and plans.
07
Select the one option that best describes your experience identifying and/or correcting safety concerns in an office, construction site, or on a project plan.
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Select the one option that best describes your experience communicating deviations from building inspection plans, specifications, codes, and/or regulations to customers, contractors, other staff, and/or other disciplines.
09
Select all the boxes that best describe the method(s) you have used to review and evaluate if construction documents are complete and approved for use.
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Select the one option that best describes your experience using building codes or public improvement standards to evaluate if a construction project is ready for inspection.
Required Question
Employer City of Sacramento
Address 915 I Street
Historic City Hall
Sacramento, California, 95814-2604
Phone (916) 808-5726
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Salary | $82,472.35–$116,046.88 Per Year |
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