BUILDING INSPECTOR I/II in San Marcos, California at City of San Marcos
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Job Description
Salary: $74,731.59 - $116,196.83 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Building
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 07/24/26
Location: San Marcos, CA
Job Number: 2026 - 45
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The City of San Marcos, one of the fastest growing cities in San Diego County, is searching for a motivated and qualified individual to be part of a Building Division team that is committed to excellence, community growth, customer service, ensuring the safety, accessibility, and quality of our built environment.
Our vibrant community is experiencing rapid growth, and we are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team as the city is in the process of transitioning from utilizing consultant inspectors to in-house Building Inspectors. As a key player in our community's development, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with building codes, safeguarding public safety, and maintaining our high standards of construction quality.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in examining construction sites and documents to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
- Strong Knowledge of Building Codes: Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal building codes and safety standards.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex situations and provide practical solutions to compliance issues.
- Effective Communication Skills: Clear and concise in delivering inspection results and guidance to contractors, developers, and the public.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Capable of identifying potential issues and offering sound recommendations for correction.
- Integrity and Fairness: Committed to enforcing regulations consistently and impartially.
- Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively with colleagues and other departments to achieve common goals.
- Customer Service Mindset: Focused on helping community members understand and meet compliance requirements.
- Adaptability: Responsive to changing regulations and evolving industry practices.
- Professionalism and Accountability: Takes responsibility for their work and upholds the high standards expected in public service.
The Right Perks:
- Earn a competitive salary
- Our 9/80 work week means you'll have every other Friday off
- Our regular business hours are 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) and 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Fridays)
- Gain generous health benefits (all medical premiums employer paid at 90%)
- Enjoy ample time off (14 paid holidays, 96 hours of sick leave, 80 hours of vacation leave)
- Participate in the CalPERS retirement system (Classic members 2% @ 55, PEPRA members 2% @ 62) and Social Security
- Enhance your career taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program, up to $1,500 per fiscal year, which can also be used for student loan payments
First Review of Applications: July 8, 2026REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Your Role: Building Inspector I (please see linked job description) / Building Inspector II (please see linked job description)
Knowledge of: Federal, State and local building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, green, disabled access requirements and related codes and ordinances; methods, tools and materials used in building construction; principles and techniques of building inspection and plan checking; appropriate safety procedures for performing inspectionsAbility to: Perform plan checks, complex building inspections and complaint investigations unsupervised; determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and policies; understand and interpret building plans, specifications and codes; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; keep accurate records and prepare comprehensive verbal and written reports; use a computer; use good judgment in the scope of assigned authority; establish and maintain effective relationships with City employees and the public including engineers, contractors, architects, and design professionals, and homeowners; and demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBuilding Inspector I: High school diploma required with advanced courses in building inspection/construction technology (minimum equivalent to 45 Community College units) with an International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certificate; OR, one year of entry level construction experience with ICC Building Inspector Certificate; OR, Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field (i.e., engineering, architecture, etc.) with ICC Building Inspector Certificate. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are desirable.
Building Inspector II: High school diploma required with advanced courses in building inspection/construction technology (minimum equivalent to 45 Community College units) with an International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certificate; OR, two years of journey level construction experience with ICC Building Inspector Certificate; OR, Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field (i.e., engineering, architecture, etc.) with ICC Building Inspector Certificate. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are desirable.
Benefits:
Holidays – The City observes fourteen (14) paid holidays that include eleven (11) specifically designated days as recognized by the State of California and three (3) floating holidays.
Bereavement Leave - Employees are eligible to use up to 40 hours of bereavement leave per fiscal year.
Group Health Insurance Program – A new employee will become a member of one of the City's group health plans (Aetna HMO, Aetna AWH HMO, Aetna PPO, or Kaiser HMO) effective the first day of the month following their date of hire. The City will pay 90% of the health care premium and employees will pick up 10% of the premiums of the plan they select.
Voluntary Dental/Vision Insurance Programs – The City offers two voluntary dental insurance programs, an HMO program and a PPO Program, as well as a voluntary vision insurance program.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) – All employees participate in a Retiree Health Savings plan through the ICMA Retirement Corporation.
Deferred Compensation Employer Match Program - The City offers a Deferred Compensation Employer Match Program, matching employee contributions up to 2%
Bilingual Pay: A stipend of $100 per month will be paid to those employees utilizing their bilingual skills in the performance of their duties.
Additional Benefits – The City offers additional benefits such as short and long-term disability, group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, employee benefit allocation program and workers' compensation insurance.
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