UPCOMING SALARY INCREASES:
2% Salary Increase effective July 4, 2026
2.5% Salary Increase effective January 2027
3.5% Salary Increase effective July 2027
3.25% Salary Increase effective July 2028
2.85% Salary Increase effective July 2029
Building Inspector I: $87,016.07 - $105,148.06 Annually
Building Inspector II: $101,537.97 - $122,672.15 Annually
WANTED: AN INCREDIBLE BUILDING INSPECTOR WHO PRIORITIZES CUSTOMER SERVICE, DRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE, AND ULTIMATELY WANTS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF NAPA RESIDENTS.
Are you eager to use your expertise in the areas of building inspection, code compliance, and plan checking? Do you have a passion for performing field inspections and ensuring compliance with codes and regulations?
Then APPLY TODAY to become our next Building Inspector I/II and join a hardworking team that strives to make our community and organization a better place!
The City of Napa is currently seeking a
Building Inspector I/II to perform technical building inspections for the Building Division in the Community Resources and Development Department. As a Building Inspector I/II, you will perform inspections for commercial, residential, and industrial projects and enforce compliance with building codes, regulations, and ordinances. Our Building Inspectors work closely with developers, architects, and contractors to maintain code requirements and resolve problems relating to code compliance.
We are looking for a team player with experience working in the construction or building trades, and/or experience as a Building Inspector for a city or county jurisdiction.
The ideal candidate for Building Inspector I/II will have experience demonstrating the following competencies:
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Building Inspection Technical Knowledge and Skill - Knowledge of principles and practices of building inspection and keeping up with current developments in code enforcement.
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Managing Relationships - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships.
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Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job.
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Valuing Differences - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
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Decision Making - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
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Resolving Conflict - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.
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Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
Licenses & Certificates:-
Building Inspector I: Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspection Certificate is required within one year of hire. Possession of an ICC Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Combination Inspector, Plans Examiner, or CASp Certification is desirable.
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Building Inspector II: Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Combination Building Inspection Certificate. A CASp Certification is desirable.
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Both classifications must possess and maintain throughout employment a valid California Driver's License.
In addition to the competitive salary listed above, the City of Napa offers an attractive benefits package including:
Vacation Leave - New employees can accrue up to 104 vacation hours annually.
Paid Holidays - 15 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave - Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
Dental and Medical Insurance Plans - The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
Retirement - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
Deferred Compensation Program - Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $83.33 per month to a 457 plan.
Life Insurance and AD&D - $50,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
Phone Stipend - Up to $110 per month
Tuition Reimbursement - $2,000 per year
Please visit our Benefits webpage to view a full list of benefits offered for this position.
Additionally, our Building Division may offer the flexibility of a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) which allows employees to enjoy a three-day weekend every other weekend to promote work/life balance.
Positions in this classification are flexibly staffed. This position may be appointed at the I or II level depending upon qualifications and experience.
For a full, detailed job description of Building Inspector I, please click here.
For a full, detailed job description of Building Inspector II, please click here.
This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and may be used to fill similar future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.
MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.
CORE VALUES for the City of Napa
Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.
Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.
Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.
Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.
***NOTE: CITY OF NAPA EMPLOYEES SHOULD USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS***
SELECTION PROCESS
The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
Candidates who have participated in a testing process for a recruitment are not eligible to re-take the same test within six (6) months.
What happens next?
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We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Application appraisal includes a review of qualifications, education, training, and experience related to the job, as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
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Applicants moving forward in the selection process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview. These testing steps may be conducted on a pass/fail basis, and/or percentage-based scoring methodology.
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Based on the City Charter, the final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, which in most cases is six (6) months but may be twelve (12) months depending on the classification.
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When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department.
Language Equity
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If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.
Reasonable Accommodations
The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.
