Building Code Inspector Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

DEFINITION Building & Code Inspector II / III This position may be filled at the II or III level, based on the qualifications of the selected candidate. A 3% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will take effect on July 1, 2026. Building & Code Inspector II Under general direction, performs a variety of technical duties in support of the Community Development programs; monitors and enforces a variety of codes and ordinances in support of City departments including those related to building, electrical, plumbing, heating, and refrigeration codes for all types of residential and commercial/industrial projects, zoning, housing, and related codes, business licenses, health and sanitation, and public nuisance abatement; serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions; and performs other related duties as required.

Building & Code Inspector III Under general direction, assists in planning, directing, and recording the inspection functions of the Building Division; inspects the more complex residential and commercial/industrial projects for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, heating, and refrigeration codes; enforce zoning, housing, and related codes, business licenses, health and sanitation, and public nuisance abatement; serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions; and performs other related duties as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Building & Code Inspector II Conducts inspections during the progress of building construction or repair to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and codes. Checks plans and specifications of building to be constructed, altered, repaired, moved, or demolished for conformance to laws.

Checks site plans for location, set back, easements, and conformance to zoning regulations. Inspects grading and site development, foundations, reinforcing materials, concrete, steel and masonry construction, framing, lathing, plastering, electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration installations, and signs. Conducts investigations regarding municipal code violations and initiates action to facilitate compliance with applicable code requirements.

Issues citations, compliance notices, prepares inspection reports, and processes criminal complaints. Investigates and responds to public complaints. Conducts onsite inspections and re-inspections to assure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Determines existence and type of code violations; recommends corrective actions in order to bring about compliance. Determines time frames for compliance; assists homeowners and businesses to obtain compliance. Responds to inquiries from and advises property owners and the public regarding compliance with municipal and zoning codes.

Coordinates action with other city departments and outside agencies as necessary. Coordinates law enforcement support services with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and provides legal justice system liaison services between the City and District Attorney's office; conducts research related to, investigates, and interprets regulations. Maintains accurate and completerecords of complaints, inspections, violations, and citations.

Tracks and documents procedures, including daily inspection logs, inspection status logs, and daily route logs. Monitors permit extensions and cancellations; approves applications for permits. Performs industrial, commercial, and residential property inspections for compliance with laws, regulations, and codes.

Conducts neighborhood/community meetings to present community preservation and building programs. Issues stop work orders and correction notices. Building & Code Inspector III Assists in monitoring the maintenance of records.

Provides specialized inspections for building systems, equipment, plumbing fire sprinkler systems, heating, comfort cooling, refrigeration, electrical installations and alternative methods of materials construction. Assists in supervising the tracking and documentation procedures including inspection logs, status logs, route logs, and monitoring permit extensions and cancellations. Assists in training and supervising staff.

Assists in scheduling and assigning building and related inspection work. Assists in directing and conducting onsite inspections and re-inspections to assure compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Inspects new commercial structures over three-stories.

Monitors inspections on complex construction projects; maintains communication with the Building Official regarding best practices, business processes, and interpretations. Makes inspections during the progress of building construction or repair to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and codes. Checks plans and specifications of building to be constructed, altered, repaired, moved, or demolished for conformance to laws.

Checks site plans for location, set back, easements, and conformance to zoning regulations. inspects grading and site development, foundations, reinforcing materials, concrete, steel and masonry construction, framing, lathing, plastering, electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration installations, and signs. Issues citations, compliance notices, prepares inspection reports, and processes criminal complaints.

Iinvestigates and responds to public complaints. Determines existence and type of code violations. Recommends corrective actions in order to bring about compliance.

Determines time frames for compliance. Assists homeowners and businesses to obtain compliance. Responds to inquiries from and advises property owners and the public regarding compliance with municipal and zoning codes.

Coordinates action with other city departments and outside agencies as necessary. Coordinates law enforcement support services with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and provides legal justice system liaison services between the City and District Attorney's office. Conducts research related to, investigates, and interprets regulations.

Maintains accurate and complete records of complaints, inspections, violations, and citations. Tracks and documents procedures, including daily inspection logs, inspection status logs, and daily route logs. Monitors permit extensions and cancellations.

Approves applications for permits. Performs industrial, commercial, and residential property inspections for compliance with laws, regulations, and codes. Conducts neighborhood/community meetings to present community preservation and building programs.

Issues stop work orders and correction notices. Writes letters and prepares handouts. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Building & Code Inspector II Knowledge of: Building construction methods and materials; methods of making zoning and substandard housing inspections.

California Building Codes, state, and local laws relating to building construction, Temple City Municipal Code, and other City regulations. Operations, services, and activities of a municipal community preservation program. Principles, practices, and methods used in the enforcement of a variety of codes; procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.

Legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance; public relations and conflict resolution methods and techniques. Record keeping practices. Business letter writing and basic report preparation techniques.

Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications. Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures. Ability to: Read and interpret building plans and specifications and to enforce their application.

Perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties. Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.

Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency. Prepare clear written reports. Operate personal computer to access information and utilize common business applications.

Read and interpret legislation, zoning and subdivision law as related to zoning enforcement. Learn the appropriate manner and the necessary skill to deal with the various segments of the public in explaining zoning requirements and procedures. Recognize conditions that constitute a zoning violation.

Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner. Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner. Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings.

Maintain complex logs, records, and files; research, compile, and collect data. Prepare clear and concise technical reports; work independently in the absence of supervision. Follow written and oral instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Building & Code Inspector III Knowledge of: Building construction methods and materials.

Methods of making zoning and substandard housing inspections. California Building Codes, state, and local laws relating to building construction, Temple City Municipal Code, and other City regulations. Operations, services, and activities of a municipal community preservation program.

Principles, practices, and methods used in the enforcement of a variety of codes. Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations. Legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance.

Public relations and conflict resolution methods and techniques. Record keeping practices. Business letter writing and basic report preparation techniques.

Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications. Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures. Ability to: Read and interpret building plans and specifications and to enforce their application.

Perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties. Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.

Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency; prepare clear written reports. Operate personal computer to access information and utilize common business applications. Read and interpret legislation, zoning and subdivision law as related to zoning enforcement.

Learn the appropriate manner and the necessary skill to deal with the various segments of the public in explaining zoning requirements and procedures. Recognize conditions that constitute a zoning violation. Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.

Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner. Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings. Maintain complex logs, records, and files.

Research, compile, and collect data. Prepare clear and concise technical reports. Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Follow written and oral instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Building & Code Inspector II Education and Experience: Graduation from high school (or GED Equivalent) and three years of recent experience in any of the following trades or professions: Building construction or inspections. Electrical, plumbing, or heating trades. Architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical, engineering.

Property maintenance. Or municipal code enforcement. Three years coursework at an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, architecture, inspection technology or other related field may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Other Qualifications: Possession of a valid Class C motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of California. International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Residential or Commercial Building Inspector per state requirements. ICC Certification as a Residential and Commercial Inspector required within one year of appointment.

California Association of Code Enforcement Officers certification as Certified Code Enforcement Officer required within two years of appointment. Physical Demands: Ability to operate a telephone, personal computer, and copying machine. Ability to understand and respond to the public and staff's requests for assistance both on the telephone and in person.

Ability to sit, stand, stoop or bend, and see. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. Building & Code Inspector III Education and Experience: Associate of Arts/Science degree in Building Construction Inspection.

Or 30 college units in engineering, architecture, or building inspection; or possession of a currently valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate in an area of specialty. And three years' experience performing inspections with a public agency. Five years of building inspection experience with a public agency may be substituted for the educational requirements.

Other Qualifications: Possession of a valid Class C motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of California. ICC Certification as a Residential or Commercial Building Inspector or equivalent per state requirements. ICC Certification as a Residential, Commercial, Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Inspector required within one year of appointment.

And California Association of Code Enforcement Officers certification as Certified Code Enforcement Officer required within two years of appointment. Physical Demands: Ability to operate a telephone, personal computer, and copying machine. Ability to understand and respond to the public and staff's requests for assistance both on the telephone and in person.

Ability to sit, stand, stoop or bend, and see. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements. When appropriate, reasonable accomm...