What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector position at Willdan?
Why Join Us?
Be part of meaningful, impactful work that protects and shapes communities. Access growth opportunities through mentorship and continued education. Collaborate with a supportive team of inspectors, engineers & city partners Join a company with a trusted legacy of 60 years serving public agencies.
Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., has a Full or Part-time opening for an ICC-Certified Building Inspector in the Calabasas, CA area. Those qualified shall be responsible for inspecting commercial, residential, and industrial properties, during and after construction.
What You'll Do
- Conducting inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure that the building and construction site complies with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
- Issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and permits for construction.
- Documents results of inspections.
- Effectively communicates findings to homeowners and contractors.
- Coordinates with and assists other field inspectors. Pick up extra inspections as needed.
- Explains and clarifies code related problems with contractor field personnel.
- Communicates and upholds standards consistently.
- Conducts building damage assessment inspections.
- Invests time in continued education.
- Provide training and mentoring to current inspectors, coordinate and assist in selection and training of new staff.
- Follow up on phone calls and compliant issues.
- Handle customer service issues for walk-ins that need clarification on code-related issues.
- Serve as a resource for inspectors in the field.
- Interpret and apply standards and regulations for Building, Electrical, Elevator, Mechanical, Plumbing.
- Conduct ride along with field inspectors to provide ongoing supervision and feedback regarding job performance and consistency on filed calls.
- Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of inspections; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- International Code Council (ICC) Certifications (Commercial and Residential).
- Valid CA Class C Driver's License.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Municipal/Jurisdiction experience.
Why Willdan?
- Impactful Work - Your expertise directly contributes to safer, stronger communities.
- Growth Opportunities - From ongoing training to mentorship, we invest in your development.
- Collaborative Culture - Join a supportive team of inspectors, engineers, and city partners who value knowledge-sharing and teamwork.
- Trusted Legacy - Be part of a nationally recognized firm with over six decades of service to public agencies.
EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.
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