Description

The City of Chula Vista is accepting applications for Building Inspector I

Monthly Salary:  $6,299.48 - $7,657.07

This position is scheduled to receive a 5% salary adjustment in July, 2026

This position will perform routine inspections of residential buildings, swimming pools, and similar structures during all phases of construction, alteration, remodel or repair to ensure compliance with provisions of building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes and ordinances; and to perform related work as assigned.

Relocation allowance: Newly-hired employees in this position may receive up to $5,000 relocation allowance for expenses incurred for the relocation of the employee and their immediate family to San Diego County.  

Referral program: This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Eligible employees that make a successful referral will receive either 16 hours of leave or a referral  payment of up to $3,000.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:  learn and perform routine inspections of buildings and structures to ensure they are being constructed in accordance with the building regulations, in a safe manner, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications; inspect quality of materials and methods of construction; look for construction or alterations being performed without proper building permits; learn and apply pertinent codes, ordinances, and regulations and learn office and field operations of the division; operate City vehicles skillfully and safely; keep work related records using a computer; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Please apply at the City of Chula Vista website before the deadline date of June 8, 2026.

Requirements

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:  

Completion of the twelfth grade and one year of experience as a building inspector. An Associate's degree or responsible experience at the journey level in the building trades can substitute for the year of experience.

License: A valid California driver's license. 

Certificate(s): A valid Residential (B1) and Commercial (B2) Building Inspector certificates, OR a valid J1-CA Residential Building Inspector and I1-CA Commercial Inspector certificates from the International Code Council (ICC) must be obtained within two years of employment.