Senior Building Inspector
City of Santa CruzHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- High School graduation or tested equivalent.
- Two years of college with a building inspection/construction related field emphasis.
- Two years of experience as a journey level building inspector with a jurisdiction or private consulting firm.
- Four years of experience in the construction, design and/or inspection trades.
- Possession of an ICC Building Inspector (commercial) certification or equivalent.
Benefits
- Incentive pay for additional approved professional certifications.
- Opportunities for career advancement within the department.
Situated at the northern tip of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz enjoys a moderate climate year-round and is surrounded by a beautiful coastline and a greenbelt of mountains and redwood forests. With an estimated population of 62,864 according to the 2013 Census, Santa Cruz is the largest city in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz is home to the University of California, Santa Cruz, a premier research institution and educational hub. TOP REASONS TO WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ The Place The City of Santa Cruz City Hall is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Santa Cruz. The community has a sense of place and history with a small-town atmosphere. The People The City of Santa Cruz is the third largest employer in Santa Cruz. The City is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. The workforce is comprised of approximately 700 full-time, 50 part-time, and about 450 seasonal workers. One of the highlights of working for the City of Santa Cruz is the opportunity to work with an extraordinary team of people committed to delivering excellence in all services provided. The Perks The City offers competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement plans. City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program, which includes free counseling, legal, and financial services. The City supports employee health and wellness! City employees can participate in a variety of free healthy and fun lunchtime activities, including yoga, meditation, disc golf, ping pong, jogging, walking, basketball, and arts and crafts. The Projects Employees have the opportunity to work on meaningful and engaging projects within a community of active and engaged citizens. City projects are complex and challenging due to the community’s unique history and location, its demographics and growing population, and its natural resources and environmental constraints.