Construction Inspector

Overview

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Construction Inspector with the Facilities Services office.

The Construction Inspector is responsible for providing technical construction inspections of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related elements during construction or alteration of judicial branch buildings and facilities. Incumbents may direct the work of contracted staff, and/or may serve as specialists who work independently and deal with complex and/or sensitive projects relating to detailed technical inspections of construction materials, methods, and work quality, and monitor construction work for compliance with plans, specifications, and regulations. In this capacity, Construction Inspectors ensure compliance with applicable codes, rules, and regulations, provide technical direction in assigned area of expertise, and serve as a point of contact for both internal clients and external regulatory agencies. Incumbent should have working knowledge of California Building Standards Code, Title 24.

The Judicial Council 
The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of building and facility projects, ascertaining that the quality of workmanship and materials used in all aspects of the project, such as foundations, building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems conform to the contract documents, building codes, and state and federal legal requirements.
• Conducts construction inspections. Required inspections may include: 1) Earthwork, 2) Concrete Placement, 3) Steel Fabrication & Welding, 4) Masonry, 5) Wood & Light Gauge Steel Framing, 6) Electrical Systems, and 7) Wet and Dry Mechanical Systems.
• Establishes and communicates to project managers the processes to permit, plan review, and inspect construction projects as required by the California Building Standards Code; enforces inspection procedures and outlines construction methods, as required.
• Reviews project specifications and drawings to establish required inspection needs from internal and external sources for capital, renovation, major maintenance projects, and/or major equipment purchases; conducts final inspection of construction projects.
• Perform accident investigation of damage and destruction events in court facilities for Alert Cast and other Priority 1 projects.
• Upon notification by the Facility Maintenance Administrator, provide a field inspection and investigation of the cause and origin of a damage and destruction event.
• Provides input into capital projects, facilities maintenance projects, and/or major equipment maintenance/purchases in area of discipline.
• May serve as liaison and primary point of contact for inspection related regulatory agencies.
   

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional experience in building/construction inspection, or experience as a general contractor, field superintendent, architectural/engineering project field coordinator, or other facilities analyst experience that would provide the knowledge and skills necessary for compliance with building codes, plans, and specifications. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Two (2) years as an Engineering Specialist in the assigned field with the Judicial Council of California or two years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of an Engineering Specialist in a California superior court or California state- level government entity.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver’s license and must possess at least one of the following:

• Valid Class A Hospital inspector certification from the Department of Health Care Access and Information;
• Valid certification as a Class 1 project inspector by the Division of the State Architect;
• Valid certification from the International Code Council (ICC) as a California Commercial
• Combination Inspector (I5); or
• Valid certification from the ICC as a Commercial Combination Inspector (C5)

Other Information

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.
 

How To Apply

This position requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00 P.M. on March 2, 2026.

To complete the online application, please click the Apply for Job button.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.

Pay and Benefits

$7,513 - $11,270 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

Supplemental Questions
To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your responses to the following questions. Please indicate for which employer you performed these functions. Your answers should not exceed a total of three pages.

1. Please describe what interests you about this job and why you believe it is a good fit.
2. Please describe your professional background and how it aligns with this job.
3. List all the inspection certifications you currently hold.