Community Development Inspector I-II
April 2026
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR I-II
JOB FAMILY: Community Development
EEO CATEGORY: Technicians
FLSA: Non-Exempt
PAY PLAN: Full-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Represented
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Community Development Inspector I-II enforces the municipal, building, fire, and public works codes and engineering projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations adopted by the City of Barstow, the California State Fire Marshal, and the California Building Code. This position oversees all new construction, renovations, facility improvements, and infrastructure within the jurisdiction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or departmentspecific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Reviews, prioritizes, organizes and creates delineation of subsurface facilities, including but not limited to sewer, storm drain, and traffic signal systems. • Ensures work performed in the public right of way conforms to construction and permit conditions and standards, policies. and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. • Inspects, approves, or denies public and private improvements, including but not limited to grading, underground utilities, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, asphalt and concrete paving, and structures; issues permits and notices of correction; and recommends corrective actions to the senior community development inspector.
• Serves as a liaison to developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and the public, providing information and assistance; interprets and explains ordinances, policies, and procedures; and assists in plan-check duties as required.
• Takes samples for laboratory testing, interprets test results and ensures compliance with test reports; maintains logs, records, and reports; prepares correspondence to contractors, outside agencies, consultants, homeowners, and staff.
• Utilizes computer data systems to collect, analyze trends, and report on the effectiveness of the fire inspection program.
• Performs miscellaneous inspections (i.e., sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and special extinguishing systems) as assigned. Recommends alternate methods and materials when appropriate.
Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Community Development Inspector I-II
April 2026
• Examines plans and specifications for new construction, additions, remodels, or alternations of residential dwellings and commercial and industrial buildings, including site and general plan examination.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Inspection and permit methods, techniques, principles, and concepts • Engineering, traffic, and public works construction principles and concepts • Principles and concepts of design and inspection
• Surveying equipment, methods, and techniques
• Local, state, and federal laws, codes, and ordinances pertaining to fire safety, prevention, and enforcement, including California Health and Safety Code, CCR Titles 19 and 24, California Building Code, California Fire Code, NFPA Standards and Codes • Fire inspection and educational methods used in fire prevention • Appropriate safety precautions and procedures
• Computer usage including related software
• Techniques used in dealing with the public and customer service Skills and Abilities to:
• Coordinate and monitor the work of multiple contractors, utility companies, and consultants • Prepare reports and maintain engineering and construction records • Establish and maintain credibility and effective working relationships with city employees and the public
• Understand and respond to the public’s and staff’s requests for assistance both on the phone and in person
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation
• Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record • Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
Community Development Inspector I-II
April 2026
Community Development Inspector I: High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in construction trades and inspection.
Community Development Inspector II: High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in construction trades and inspection.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid state-issued Driver’s License and a good driving record. • Residential Building Inspectors License through the International Code Council • In addition to the above, the Community Development Inspector II must possess:
o Commercial Building Inspector License through the International Code Council CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Must possess and maintain PC 832 certification within 1 year of appointment • Must possess CA State Fire Marshal Fire Prevention 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D certification within 1 year of appointment
• Must possess CA Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness Level certification within 1 year of appointment
• In addition to the above, the Community Development Inspector II must possess:
o Fire Inspector 1 Certificate through the California State Fire Marshal’s Office o Certification from the American Public Works Association as a public infrastructure Inspector is highly desirable
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • This position works primarily in an outdoor environment. • Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, sitting, gripping, feeling, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.