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County of Los Angeles · 1 month ago

BUILDING ENGINEERING INSPECTOR

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a Building Engineering Inspector to join their Department of Public Works. The role involves inspecting construction projects for compliance with building codes and zoning ordinances, reviewing plans, and maintaining records related to inspections.

CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Inspects site grading, building, plumbing, and electrical and mechanical construction and installations on single-family dwellings and minor commercial and industrial buildings to ensure conformity with code requirements and zoning ordinances

Reviews plans for building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical details to determine code and ordinance compliance prior to performing inspections

Assists in performing inspections of the more complex structures such as multi-storied buildings

Initiates changes to private construction site work in structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and related features to meet code requirements

Initiates soil tests where evidence indicates soil instability

Inspects rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with current code requirements and zoning ordinances

Performs business license inspections to ensure code and ordinance compliance

Processes permit requests at public counters

Prepares reports and maintains records related to code inspection or plan checking

Files complaints against willful violators of the County Building Laws and testifies in court, if necessary

Drives a motor vehicle to get to various inspection sites on a routine basis

Qualification

Building Inspection CertificationElectrical Inspection CertificationPlumbing Inspection CertificationMechanical Inspection CertificationExperience in Building CodesGeneral Contractor ExperienceEngineering SpecializationArchitecture SpecializationInspection Technology SpecializationCalifornia Class C LicenseSoft Skills

Required

One year of experience as a General Contractor, Building Construction project lead/working supervisor or Superintendent, or inspector of building construction for compliance with building codes -OR- Completion of two years in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, architecture or inspection technology -OR- One year of building inspection experience as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid in the service of the County of Los Angeles

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions

A valid certification in building inspection -AND- a valid certification in one of the following: electrical, plumbing or mechanical inspection from a recognized code certification organization in a code used by the County of Los Angeles

Applicants qualifying under OPTION II must submit a copy of their transcript with their application at the time of filing. The transcript must indicate completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units (equivalent to two years of coursework) and the area of specialization. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application filing; however, official transcripts will be verified at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without the required transcripts will be rejected as incomplete

Applicants qualifying under OPTION III must have County status as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid as evidenced by holding such payroll title for the required period of time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted

Applicants MUST attach copies of their valid certification in building inspection and a valid certification in one of the following: electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspection to their application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required certificates will be rejected as incomplete

Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification

All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process