County of Los Angeles
BUILDING ENGINEERING INSPECTOR
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
BUILDING ENGINEERING INSPECTOR
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County of Los Angeles
Filing Dates 09/10/2013 – until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
Department Department of Public Works
Essential Job Functions
Inspects site grading, buildings, plumbing, 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 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.
Requirements
Selection Requirements
OPTION I:
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.
OPTION II:
Completion of two years in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, architecture or inspection technology.*
OPTION III:
One year of building inspection experience as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid** in the service of the County of Los Angeles.
License:
A valid California Class C Driver License required to perform job‑related essential functions.
Certification:
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.
Physical Class:
Physical Class III – Moderate.
Special Requirement Information
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.
Driving Record Requirement Applicants with four (4) or more moving violations within the last two years will not be appointed. All successful applicants must obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before appointment.
Additional Information Exam will consist of an interview weighted 100% covering education, experience, personal fitness and general ability. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher.
Application & Filing Information Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process.
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email.
We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. We may close this exam anytime without prior notice.
If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail them to
jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov
with subject of "BEI (C4171H) documents" within five (5) calendar days from date of filing.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Contact Information Department Contact Name: Jen Luk Department Contact Phone: (626) 458‑2141 Department Contact Email: jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458‑2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282‑7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735‑2922
Revised September 2025
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role at
County of Los Angeles
Filing Dates 09/10/2013 – until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
Department Department of Public Works
Essential Job Functions
Inspects site grading, buildings, plumbing, 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 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.
Requirements
Selection Requirements
OPTION I:
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.
OPTION II:
Completion of two years in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, architecture or inspection technology.*
OPTION III:
One year of building inspection experience as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid** in the service of the County of Los Angeles.
License:
A valid California Class C Driver License required to perform job‑related essential functions.
Certification:
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.
Physical Class:
Physical Class III – Moderate.
Special Requirement Information
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.
Driving Record Requirement Applicants with four (4) or more moving violations within the last two years will not be appointed. All successful applicants must obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before appointment.
Additional Information Exam will consist of an interview weighted 100% covering education, experience, personal fitness and general ability. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher.
Application & Filing Information Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process.
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email.
We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing. We may close this exam anytime without prior notice.
If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail them to
jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov
with subject of "BEI (C4171H) documents" within five (5) calendar days from date of filing.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Contact Information Department Contact Name: Jen Luk Department Contact Phone: (626) 458‑2141 Department Contact Email: jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458‑2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282‑7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735‑2922
Revised September 2025
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