Principal Building Inspector

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management

The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is seeking to fill three (3) Principal Building Inspector vacancies. The selected candidate will provide lead direction to field building inspection, code enforcement, energy efficiency program, or housing staff; perform residential field inspections on residential and commercial building construction projects and perform related work as required.

DCD is headed by a Director, and within DCD there are four (4) divisions under a Deputy Director: 1) Current Planning; 2) Policy Planning; 3) Building Inspection Services/Economic Development; 4) Business Operations Section. Additionally, there is a working section: Housing/CDBG/Federal Programs under an Assistant Deputy Director. DCD’s main facility is located in Martinez, CA. DCD also has a satellite office in Lafayette serving the Lafayette, Orinda, and Moraga communities. DCD has a total staffing of approximately 165 positions serving the entire County of Contra Costa.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Great at communicating both orally and in writing
• A team player and able to work with a diverse range of people
• Responsive and able to build relationships with multiple stakeholders that will count on you for guidance
• A subject-matter expert that can serve as a resource for your team and the department
• Adaptable and able to quickly adjust to changing conditions and priorities

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Planning, organizing, and directing the activities of inspectors performing building inspections
• Managing building inspectors in responding to emergencies and natural disasters
• Developing, coordinating, and conducting training programs for inspectors
• Reviewing inspectors work for compliance with State Laws and/or County Ordinances
• Consulting with contractors, superintendents, Board of Supervisor staff, Municipal Advisory Councils, Contract City staff, and private inspectors
• Reviewing building plans and construction work for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Providing quality customer service to contractors, property owners, and superintendents and advising them on permitted use of materials, installation methods and code requirements
• Attending and possibly making presentations to the Board of Supervisors

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work with a group of outstanding and caring professionals
• You will work in a supportive atmosphere
• Your work will have a direct positive impact on the community

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will have multiple deadlines with competing priorities
• You will provide customer service to construction professionals operating under demanding conditions
• You must enforce County policies and regulations when they are not being followed

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
• Leveraging Technology: Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Organizational Systems Thinking: Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions

You can read the complete job description at: www.cccounty/hr
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to 6 months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties comparable to those of a Senior Building Inspector in Contra Costa County.

Certifications Required: Possession of certifications in Residential Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical construction, AND one or more certifications in Commercial Building construction from a recognized state, national or international association pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18949.28(a). Certifications must be maintained in good standing for the duration of employment at all levels of Building Inspector.

Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Selection Process

Application Filing: All applicants must apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Christine Bissada at Christine.Bissada@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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