Closing Date: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, at 9:00 PM (PST)

Position: Inspector-Building and Safety

Department: Community Development

Annual Range: $88,313.16 - $112,712.60

Classification: Full-Time

     Exempt – Not Overtime Eligible

General Summary: The Building & Safety Inspector is responsible for inspecting buildings and structures to ensure that construction, alterations, or maintenance work complies with building codes and zoning ordinances.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspects the quality of materials and the methods of construction for all wood framing, concrete work, steel erection, plastering, tile work, masonry, heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems, plumbing, and electrical installations, and other construction work.
• Approves certificates of occupancy; investigates complaints; issues stop- work orders and citations; deals tactfully with complainants, contractors, and property owners.
• Gives technical information relative to building construction and code requirements to the public on the phone, in the field, or over the counter.
• Interprets technical construction codes and ordinances.
• Detects deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by courses in geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.
• Possession of a Building Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) is required.
• Combination inspector certification is highly desired.
• CASp Certification is highly desired.
• A valid California Driver's License is required.
• Four (4) years of experience in a primary construction trade.
• Two (2) years of experience in performing inspections with a public agency.
• Two (2) years of field engineering or construction work.

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness

Guiding Principles

1. Put people first.
2. Be visionary.
3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
5. Be Creative.
6. Always Improving.
7. Be Adaptable and Resilient

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To move, transport, and position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
• Operate Equipment (none)
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors:

• Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
• Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions:

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)

Disaster Service Worker

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign

duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.