Salary : $86,472.00 - $104,292.00 Annually
Location : Fresno
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26DM0016
Department: Planning and Development Department
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 03A

Position Description
THE POSITION

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Under supervision, a Building Inspector III examines, evaluates, and approves complex construction or alteration of residential and light commercial buildings in accordance with the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy and Electrical Regulations of the Fresno Municipal Code. Incumbents engage in the enforcement of pertinent codes, ordinances, and regulations related to fire, life and health safety, accessibility structural and nonstructural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical elements of construction, for public or private buildings projects permitted within the City of Fresno and provide consulting services to architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and owners.

One vacancy currently exists in the Planning and Development Department within the Inspection Services Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three months.
These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify.
TO QUALIFY, an applicant must have:

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a residential or commercial building inspector with a Commercial Building, Commercial Electrical, Commercial Plumbing, Commercial Mechanical, Combination Dwelling Inspector, or Combination Inspector certification from the International Code Council, International Conference of Building Officials, or International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
Education:

Sixty (60) semester units from an accredited college or university with major course work in one of the following: construction technology, architectural drafting, industrial technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, engineering technology or closely related field.
Substitutions:

Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Additional education may be substituted for the required journey level inspection experience on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession, and continued maintenance, of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Incumbents selected must acquire certification from the International Code Council or approved testing authority as a " Combination Dwelling Inspector," or " Combination Inspector" during the first two years of employment in the Building Inspector series and maintain the required certificate for the entire term of employment in this job classification.

Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:
Application Review - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the oral examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable training, experience, and education. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.
Oral Examination - (100%): A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to assess a candidate's suitability for this position.
The Oral Examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of August 31, 2026.
Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.
How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Unit 3

Non- Supervisory White Collar

The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE

Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service

SICK LEAVE

8 hours per month, available after 90 days.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS

Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM
PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT -City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.
01

Do you possess three (3) years of experience as a residential or commercial building inspector with a Commercial Building, Commercial Electrical, Commercial Plumbing, Commercial Mechanical or Combination Dwelling Inspector?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of the above relevant experience do you have?

• No experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years but less than 7 years of experience
• 7 years but less than 8 years of experience
• 8 or more years of experience

03

How many college units do you have?

• Less than fifteen (15) units
• Fifteen (15) units but less than thirty (30) units
• Thirty (30) units but less than sixty (60) units
• Sixty (60) units but less than ninety (90) units
• Ninety (90) units but less than one hundred twenty (120) units
• One hundred twenty (120) units or more

04

Do you possess major course work with an accredited college or university in any of the following? Please carefully select only the items that reflect completed on your transcripts.

• Construction Technology
• Architectural Drafting
• Industrial Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Closely related field
• None of the above

05

Do you have completion of a Combination Inspector certification from the International Code Council, International Conference of Building Officials, or International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials?

• Yes
• No

06

Did you upload a copy of your degree and/or transcripts with your application? If you are qualifying with education, you must provide verification of your educational credentials before submitting your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question