Building Inspector/Specialist/Senior - City of Palo Alto, CA

The Planning & Development Services Department of the City of Palo Alto is offering an exciting opportunity for team-oriented professionals to fill the position of Building Inspector, Building Inspector Specialist, or Senior Building Inspector, depending upon qualifications. The position will work with builders, owners, designers, construction managers, and developers to ensure projects meet code requirements. The experience, exposure, and access to the industry's leading talent is a unique attribute of the Planning & Development Services Department in Palo Alto.

The successful candidate will join a well-established group of inspectors with a strong work ethic and professional aptitude.  The team actively collaborates and supports each other in serving the community. Constituents look to building inspectors to help facilitate successful, code-compliant projects.

Ideal Candidate

• Have experience working as a building inspector
• Possess ICC certifications 
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Interact effectively with co-workers and the public
• Have experience working in a municipality