Building Inspector

Job Type: Location Type: Not Specified

 

Salary : $64,779.46 – $86,810.68 Annually
Location : Baldwin Park, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-0115-004
Department: Community Development
Division: Building & Safety
Opening Date: 01/15/2026
Closing Date: 2/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

JOB SUMMARY
BUILDING INSPECTOR

MONTHLY SALARY – $5,398.29 – $7,234.22

4/10 WORK SCHEDULE (TUES-FRI 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)

PLUS, AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE!
CalPERS Retirement Plan
Bilingual Pay/Certification Pay/Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $1,700/Month for Medical/Dental Insurance
Up to $34.05/Month for Vision Insurance
City Paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE FULL-TIME VACANCY IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT – BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.

The examination process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much detailed and relevant work experience. Please note that only applicants who are among the most qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in building construction practices and applicable codes, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while exercising sound judgment. Strong communication skills, the ability to interpret construction plans, and a commitment to public safety and customer service are essential. If you are an experienced professional with a passion for ensuring safe, code-compliant construction within the community, we encourage you to apply today!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Building Inspector is a technical field inspection classification in the City’s Community Development Department. It is distinguished from other classes by the responsibility to perform combination building inspections and enforce applicable building codes, ordinances, and regulations. The incumbent is expected to perform assigned duties with a high degree of independence, applying knowledge of construction practices, codes, and City policies gained through training and experience.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED: Receives general supervision from the Building Official. No supervision is exercised.
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of combination field inspection duties related to new construction, remodeling, and repair projects to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and national building codes, City ordinances, policies, and regulations. Reviews plans, issues permits, responds to public inquiries, prepares reports, maintains inspection records, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: May include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects materials and methods used in new construction, remodeling, and repair work during various stages of construction to ensure compliance with approved plans, applicable codes, and regulations.
• Interprets and enforces applicable local, state, and national building codes and regulations; orders corrective action when work is found to be in violation of standards.
• Reviews building permit applications and construction plans for conformance with applicable codes and requirements; issues building permits as authorized.
• Conducts field inspections of work sites to verify compliance with approved permits and applicable regulations.
• Responds to complaints and requests for information from the public; provides information and prepares correspondence as necessary.
• Prepares reports related to fire damage, unsafe structures, and non-conforming conditions.
• Prepares routine maps and drawings of sewer and water connections and service lines for permanent records.
• Issues notices, certificates, stop-work orders, and related documentation as required.
• Maintains accurate records of field inspections and final inspections.
• Inspects suspected unsafe or defective construction and recommends appropriate corrective action.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Baldwin Park and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Methods, practices, materials, equipment, and safety hazards associated with building construction, remodeling, and repair.
• Applicable local, state, and national building codes and regulations.
• Common defects and faults in construction.

ABILITY TO

• Detect and locate defective construction and determine the stage of construction when defects may be most easily identified and corrected.
• Enforce codes and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Read, understand, and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, City staff, and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent and
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in building construction, remodeling, and addition work; and
• Possession of an ICC Certification as a Building Inspector.
• Must possess a valid Class C California driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record during the course of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
• Must possess the knowledge and skills to ascend and descend ladders in a safe manner.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating “See Resume” is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the city, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract for employment. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION
The City of Baldwin Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

PROVISIONS
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Baldwin Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

City of Baldwin Park
David Dominguez, Human Resources Technician
ddominguez@baldwinparkca.gov
Human Resources Department
(626) 960-4011, extension 114

“The City of Baldwin Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer”

Please contact NEOGOV applicant support at (855) 524-5627 for any technical issues when creating an account or submitting an application. Applicant Support Hours: Monday through Friday, 6am – 5pm PST.
SALARY
Starting salary step will depend on qualifications, prior experience and skills.

RETIREMENT- CalPERS

Classic Members

• 2.7% @ 55 formula, single highest year
• $500 Retired Death Benefit
• Military service credit
• 1959 Survivors Benefit Level I EE contributes $0.93 PP
• City contracts with CalPERS to include 1959 Survivors Benefit Level IV
• Pre-Retirement Death Benefits continue after remarriage of survivor
• 2% Annual Cost of Living Allowance

PEPRA Members

• 2% @ 62 formula
• EE pay 50% of normal cost, currently 6.25%
• 3 Year Average Final Compensation
• $500 Retired Death Benefit
• Pre-Retirement Death Benefits continue after remarriage of survivor
• Military Service credit as Public Service
• 1959 Survivors Benefit Level I
• City contracts with CalPERS to include 1959 Survivors Benefit Level IV
• 2% Annual Cost of living allowance

MEDICAL & DENTAL INSURANCE

• CalPERS Medical Plans and HMO and PPO Dental Plans.
• City contributes $1,600 per month.

VISION INSURANCE (Vision Service Plan)

• City contributes up to a maximum premium cost of $34.05 per month.

LIFE INSURANCE (Lincoln Life Insurance)

• City provides $50,000 term life and AD&D insurance.

SHORT TERM/LONG TERM DISABILITY (Lincoln Insurance)

• City pays 100% of premium
• The Short Term Disability Insurance Plan provides benefits commencing on the 31st day of non- work related injury or illness, and employees will be eligible to receive cash benefit of 66.67% of their weekly salary up to $1,871 for up to 22 weeks.
• The Long Term Disability Insurance Plan provides a cash benefit of 66.67% of your monthly salary up to $8,100, starting 180 days after you are out of work and continuing up to age 65 or Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA), whichever is later

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457 PLAN)

• Empower Retirement 457 provider
• City Contributes $100.00 per month

FLOATING HOLIDAYS

• 4/10 work schedule
  • Will be credited with ten (10) hours of leave.
• 9/80 work schedule
  • Will be credited with nine (9) hours of leave.
• 5/40 work schedule
  • Two (2) eight (8) hour days of floating leave, for a total of sixteen (16) hours.

HOLIDAY BANK

• City determines how many holidays fall on work day, determined by the assigned work schedule
• Employees credited with an equivalent number of holiday bank
• Employees may accumulate up to a maximum of one hundred (100) hours of holiday bank time.
• Payout of unused hours in excess of 100 will be removed from the employee’s holiday bank hours accrual on January 1 and paid in their straight time hourly rate no later than June 30

SICK LEAVE & INCENTIVE PROGRAM

• Accrue 3.693 hours for each pay period
• Maximum accrual 300 hours, 600 hours or 900 hours
• Excess hours will be removed from the employee’s sick leave hours accrual, calculated at their straight time hourly rate, paid at no less or no more than 75% of the total value paid in December.

VACATION

• 1-5 years, 3.6923 per pay period (accrual =96 hours, max 192)
• 5-10 years, 4.6153 per pay period (accrual=120 hours, max 240)
• 10-15 years, 5.5384 per pay period (accrual =144 hours, max 288)
• 15-20 years, 6.4615 per pay period (accrual= 168 hours, max 336)
• 20 years, 7.3846 per pay period (accrual =192 hours, max 384)

BILINGUAL PAY

• $150.00 per month for Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and American Sign Language

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

• Amount not to exceed $2,000 per fiscal year

01

Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be detailed and include all information requested. Comments such as “see resume” or “see application” are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the recruitment and selection process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification. I understand and will abide by the above information and instructions (Please type your full name.)
02

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you hold a certificate/diploma/degree from a trade school relating to building construction?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess an ICC certification as a Building Inspector?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in building construction, remodeling, and addition work?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience. If you answered no, please type N/A.
Required Question