Salary : $87,016.07 - $122,672.15 Annually
Location : 1541 Second Street, Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-CD01-CDD
Department: Community Development
Division: CDD BUILDING
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: 7/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
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:

• Building Inspection Technical Knowledge and Skill - Knowledge of principles and practices of building inspection and keeping up with current developments in code enforcement.
• Managing Relationships - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships.
• Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Building Inspector II: Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Combination Building Inspection Certificate. A CASp Certification is desirable.
• 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

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

For a full, detailed job description of Building Inspector II, please

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.

01

Do you have a valid California Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid International Code Council (I.C.C.) Building Inspector Certificate?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid International Code Council (I.C.C.) Combination Building Inspection Certificate?

• Yes
• No

04

Please briefly describe how your experience relates to the role of Building Inspector I/II.
05

Please indicate your level of experience as a Building Inspector for a municipal city or county.
NOTE: This experience must be documented in the "Work Experience" section of your application for the purpose of verification.

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have less than 1 year of work experience in this area.
• I have 1 - 2 years of work experience in this area.
• I have 3 - 4 years of work experience in this area.
• I have 5 - 6 years of work experience in this area.
• I have 7 - 10 years of work experience in this area.
• I have more than 10 years of work experience in this area.

06

Please indicate your level of experience examining plans for a local jurisdiction.
NOTE: This experience must be documented in the "Work Experience" section of your application for the purpose of verification.

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have less than 1 year of work experience in this area.
• I have 1 - 2 years of work experience in this area.
• I have 3 - 4 years of work experience in this area.
• I have 5 - 6 years of work experience in this area.
• I have 7 - 10 years of work experience in this area.
• I have more than 10 years of work experience in this area.

07
Certification and Acknowledgments

By submitting your application packet, you are certifying that the following is true and correct:

I understand that all information I have provided on all documents is subject to verification. Submitting information that is false, inaccurate, or incomplete to the extent that it misrepresents the facts may result in my disqualification, ineligibility or separation from employment.

I understand that the documents I submit may be forwarded to department managers who are making selections from the eligible list resulting from this examination.

I have read the above instructions and information, and certify that I have complied with these instructions.

• Yes
• No

Required Question