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Position Description
 

THE POSITION 

Under supervision, supervises field personnel engaged in combination inspection of residential and light commercial projects for compliance with the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Regulations of the Fresno Municipal Code.

The Senior Building Inspector supervise subordinate field personnel engaged in the enforcement of pertinent codes, ordinances, and regulations related to fire, life and health safety, accessibility, structural and nonstructural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical elements of construction, for public or private building projects permitted within the City of Fresno. 

One vacancy currently exists in the Planning and Development Department within the Inspection Services Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three months.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following: 

Application Review - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to the oral examination. The selection will be based upon those applications and resumes which demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation. 

Oral Examination - (100%) A panel of subject matter experts may conduct a job-related Oral Examination in order to evaluate each candidate's knowledge of: specifications, codes, ordinances, regulations and practices or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Senior Building Inspector. 

The Oral Examination date is tentatively scheduled for the week of:  June 8, 2026.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the oral examination to qualify.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. 

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Requirements

THE REQUIREMENTS

Five (5) years of experience as a Building Inspector II with the City of Fresno or equivalent with the required certifications; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below; 

OR

Four (4) years of experience as a Building Inspector III with the City of Fresno or equivalent with the required certifications; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below; 

OR

Ten (I0) years of experience as a contractor involved in commercial or residential construction and having primary responsibility in supervising building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical installations and   the ability to obtain the required certifications within the specified time limit; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below;

OR

Five (5) years of experience as a Senior Building Inspector in another jurisdiction with the ability to obtain the required certifications within the specified time limit; and sixty (60) semester units of higher education as noted below. 

Education requirements: Accredited college or university with major course work in one of the following: construction technology, architectural drafting, industrial technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, engineering technology or closely related field. 

Substitutions: Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Additional education may be substituted for the required journey level experience on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. 

NOTE: If qualifying with a degree or accredited college or university credits, please attach a copy of the degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation may be rejected.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment. 

Incumbents selected must acquire certification from the International Code Council or International Conference of Building Officials as a "Certified Combination Dwelling Inspector", or "Certified Combination Inspector" during the first two years of employment in the Building Inspector series and maintain the required ce1tificate for the entire term of employment in this job classification.