Salary : $71,172.94 - $110,663.64 Annually
Location : San Marcos, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026 - 45
Department: Building
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

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.

The Ideal Candidate:

1. Attention to Detail: Meticulous in examining construction sites and documents to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
2. Strong Knowledge of Building Codes: Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal building codes and safety standards.
3. Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex situations and provide practical solutions to compliance issues.
4. Effective Communication Skills: Clear and concise in delivering inspection results and guidance to contractors, developers, and the public.
5. Problem-Solving Ability: Capable of identifying potential issues and offering sound recommendations for correction.
6. Integrity and Fairness: Committed to enforcing regulations consistently and impartially.
7. Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively with colleagues and other departments to achieve common goals.
8. Customer Service Mindset: Focused on helping community members understand and meet compliance requirements.
9. Adaptability: Responsive to changing regulations and evolving industry practices.
10. 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 22, 2026
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Your Role: Building Inspector I / Building Inspector II
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 inspections
Ability 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 EXPERIENCE

Building 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.
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.
Vacation Leave - A new employee will accrue eighty (80) hours of vacation per calendar year for the first two years of service, one hundred, twenty (120) hours for years three through five, one hundred, sixty (160) hours for years six through ten and two hundred (200) hours after eleven years. Vacation accrual begins immediately; however, a new employee is not eligible to take vacation leave until the completion of six (6) months of service with the City.
Sick Leave- A new employee will earn ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave each year.
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.
Section 125 Flexible Spending Account - All employees are eligible to participate in the City's Section 125 Flexible Spending Account plan administered by Benefit Coordinators Corporation (BCC). This is an IRS-approved plan which enables you to have withheld from your paycheck an amount to cover eligible dependent care, and certain eligible medical expenses without being subject to federal income or social security tax on the income used to pay for these benefits.
Retirement - The City participates in both the Social Security (FICA) and the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The City currently contracts with CalPERS for the 2% at 55 benefit formula, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, and 3 year average final pay for CLASSIC members and 2% at 62, Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance, and 3 year average final pay for PEPRA (new) members. Employees will contribute 7% or 6.5% towards CalPERS, depending whether a classic or new member.
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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How familiar are you with local, state, and federal building codes?
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Describe your experience in building construction, architecture, or engineering work involving knowledge of building codes.
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Do you have any experience performing inspections on behalf of a jurisdiction for code compliance?
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SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR: Do you possess a CASp (California Certified Access Specialist) certification OR have the ability to obtain CASp certification in eighteen months from the date of employment?
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SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR: How do you envision contributing to the Building Inspection team, and how will your leadership style positively impact both the team and the community
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List all the active inspection certifications that you currently possess.
Required Question