Senior Building Inspector Needed - Santa Ana, CA

This listing closes on 3/24/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

• Examines plans, blueprints, and specifications for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings and miscellaneous structures; and performs field inspections to determine compliance with applicable codes and laws relating to new and existing construction. 
• Inspects complex single and multi-family residential structures. 
• Inspects complex structural systems comprised of various building materials, including but not limited to, concrete, masonry, steel, timber, glass, and composite construction. 
• Inspects complex and special occupancies; various types of construction; life safety features, such as fire and smoke protection systems; means of egress; and accessibility. 
• Inspects structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, green building, and energy building components. 
• Inspects and verifies certificates of occupancy. 
• Climbs up and down scaffolding and other objects, and crawls under buildings and other structures. 
• Makes judgments as to the acceptability of construction work. 
• Provides professional advice and technical assistance to developers, architects, contractors, engineers, homeowners, city staff, and the general public; and refers to other agencies for assistance and/or information. 
• Responds to citizen complaints; issues citations; and prepares criminal complaint files. 
• Mediates disputes between inspectors and customers. 
• Utilizes current technology in the normal course and scope of daily duties, including but not limited to, permitting and inspections software; field hardware, such as hand-held computer devices; communications software and devices; and information systems that integrate, store, edit, analyze, share, and displays geographic information. 
• Utilizes current standard office software applications to prepare reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence. 
• Prepares correction notices, comprehensive reports, public handouts, and other related documents. 
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate records, as required. 
• Operates office equipment and vehicles during the course and scope of their duties.
• Promotes and provides excellent customer service. 
• May appear in administrative hearings and in court as an expert witness. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.