Senior Electrical Building Inspector [Formal Title: Senior Building Inspector - Electrical]

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Apply by Monday, August 24, 2026 at 11:59PM.

THE POSITION

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• The City of Hayward is seeking a Senior Building Inspector
• Electrical to serve as the technical expert for electrical inspections and code compliance.
• The Building Division serves Hayward's residents and business community by ensuring that all buildings in the city are safe by reviewing preliminary drawings for code compliance and verifying quality of work during construction.
• This position performs complex inspections of commercial and industrial construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable housing, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, laws, and ordinances.
• In addition to conducting inspections and reviewing plans, the Senior Building Inspector
• Electrical provides technical guidance and support to other inspectors, assists with resolving complex code issues, and serves as a resource to contractors, architects, engineers, and the public.
• This role requires sound judgment, strong customer service skills, and the ability to consistently interpret and apply building codes while supporting safe, high-quality development throughout the community.

You are

The ideal candidate has the ability to quickly analyze and resolve technical issues in the field while exercising sound judgment and applying building and electrical codes consistently. They possess excellent communication skills and are resourceful and innovative problem solvers who seek opportunities for continuous improvement.

They are committed to providing exceptional customer service while maintaining public safety. The possession of an ICC Certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector and/or Residential Combination Inspector is highly desirable.

What you will do

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs skilled inspection work in enforcing compliance with the City's building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy codes plus other related local and state ordinances.
• Assists the general public, contractors, architects and engineers by interpreting and giving detailed explanation of requirements and application of building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes and related local and state ordinances.
• Makes joint field inspections with Building Inspectors during construction of building to ensure compliance with applicable laws and ordinances and related local and state ordinances.
• Helps train and provides working assistance in specialty to Building Inspectors in the performance of their duties, reviews output and quality of work performed, and provides an evaluation of same to management.
• Keep records and reports of inspections and enters inspection results and corrections into the City's computerized tracking and reporting system.
• Review applications for building permits, help applicants fill in required permit data and sees that all required documents and data are included.
• Orders corrections and improvements as necessary and follows up on rejected work to see that corrections are made.
• Reviews and approves plans and provides inspections of industrial and commercial buildings to insure compliance with electrical codes and ordinances.
• May consult with designers or builders regarding load and service requirements in electrical plans.
• Inspects major commercial and industrial construction for conformance with electrical codes.
• Prepares correspondence regarding inspections and code requirements.
• Checks instances of hazards in electrical equipment or wiring and recommends necessary corrections.
• Reviews complex electrical inspection work.
• Provides information to public on building regulations.
• Meets and confers with Building Official and Supervising Building Inspector regarding various pertinent matters.
• Devises forms, files and other procedures necessary for the efficient operation of the Building Inspection Division.
• Performs related work as necessary.

Link to full job description: Senior Building Inspector - Electrical

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of

• Building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and housing codes with specialized knowledge of materials and standards to be applied in electrical construction.

Ability to

• Effectively train and provide working lead assistance to subordinate personnel.
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications and to enforce their application.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Deal effectively and tactfully with fellow employees, the general public, architects and engineers.
• Research and study the various building housing, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, laws and ordinances.
• Perform moderate to heavy amounts of paperwork.
• Perform the physical aspects of a field inspection.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS You have

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

Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a journey level electrician preferably including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

OR

Two (2) years of electrical inspection experience involving major commercial or industrial installations.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

License: Possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License. Possess and maintain an International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector. ICC Certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector and/or Residential Combination Inspector is highly desirable.BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review - A. Minimum qualifications

B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire

The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Job Related Testing -

Supplemental Questionnaire Review - Tentatively Scheduled for the Week of August 31, 2026

Oral Panel Interviews - Tentatively Scheduled for September 2026

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. Include specific or approximate dates here.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process.

Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

APPLICATIONS

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.

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