Building Inspector III

The City of Fremonts Community Development Department is recruiting for:

Building Inspector I/II

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The Department

The role of the Community Development Department is to help Fremont become the sustainable strategically urban community envisioned in the CitysGeneral Plan. Department activities include:

• Providing professional assistance to developers contractors businesses and homeowners
• Preserving open space
• Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
• Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community

The department includesPlanningBuilding and SafetyCode EnforcementHousing and Environmental Services.

First Review of Applications

The first review of applications isDecember 4 2025 at 12:00 p.m. PT. This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity please complete an application online by clicking Apply just above this box.

Selection Process

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews professional reference checks fingerprint check for criminal history pre-employment medical examination and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling or emailing.

Contact Us

For additional information please contact Human Resources Department at:.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Building Inspector I/II Class Specification

• Makes field inspections to determine that construction and alteration work complies with City and State ordinances and laws.
• Inspects buildings in various stages of progress against plans or specifications to ascertain code compliance for structural accessibility electrical plumbing mechanical energy fire and green codes and standards.
• Inspects buildings for code enforcement cases and evaluates residential structures for compliance with housing code requirements.
• May issue notices of improper or hazardous structures to owners or builders.
• Provides the public with detailed information on building zoning housing electrical plumbing mechanical fire and green regulations using best practice customer service techniques.
• Checks plans and specifications.
• Reviews and approves applications for permits.
• Makes detailed investigations of building signing and zoning matters and prepares related reports and correspondence.
• Assists the public at the public counter and by phone or e-mail and receives permit applications and monitors progress through the plan checking process.
• Utilizes computer to track projects and generate reports.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: The characteristics qualities and properties of building construction materials and methods.

Skill in: Reading explaining and interpreting building plans specifications and codes; dealing tactfully and effectively with a diverse population; communicating ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; maintaining accurate records and preparing clear and concise reports correspondence and other written materials using a computer or mobile device.

Ability to: Make detailed combination field inspections; interpret applicable codes with accuracy; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing including technical reports; work with a minimum of direction taking the initiative to keep important work progressing to completion within prescribed time limits; resourcefulness; deal with others in a tactful courteous manner; evaluate situations identify problems and arrive at logical decisions; and seek out avenues for providing professional development.
Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience

Building Inspector I:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and four years of increased levels of experience in the building trades or two years inspection experience with a public agency.

Building Inspector II:
To advance to Building Inspector II incumbents must hold a position as Building Inspector I for a minimum of 1 year.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Building Inspector I:
ICC Certification (or equivalent certification(s)) as a Residential Building Inspector or Commercial Building Inspector and one additional specialty inspector certificate (residential or commercial mechanical electrical plumbing NICETY or OF Fire Inspector) is required within one year from the date of to maintain this state-mandated certification will result in termination (Health and Safety Code Sections 18949.25 through 18949.31).

Building Inspector II:
ICC Certification (or equivalent certification(s)) as a Residential Building Inspector and Commercial Building Inspector and two additional specialty inspector certificates (residential or commercial mechanical electrical plumbing NICET or OSFM Fire Inspector) are required at date of hire. Failure to maintain this state-mandated certification will result in termination (Health and Safety Code Sections 18949.25 through 18949.31).
Both levels of Building Inspector are required to possess a valid Class C California Driver License by time of appointment. Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Rare < 10% Occasional 11-33% Frequent 34-66% Constant >66%
Sitting: Frequent
Walking: Occasional
Standing: Occasional
Bending (neck): Rare
Bending (waist): Rare
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare
Crawling: Rare
Jumping: Rare
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Rare
Twisting (waist): Rare
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare
Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional
Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare
Reach above shoulder level: Rare
Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Frequent
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required
Vision:
Acuity near: Required
Acuity far: Not required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required
Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required
Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required

Work environment:
Works indoors works outdoors exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature exposure to marked changes in temperature / humidity exposure to dust fumes smoke gases odors mists or other irritating particles exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces using computer monitor exposure to vibration works around others works alone works with others.

Class Code: Bldg Insp I 5660; Bldg Insp II 5661
FLSA: Non-Exempt
EEOC Code: 3
Barg. Unit: CFEA
Probation: 12 months
Rev.: 7/16