Building Inspector

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Downey (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) seeks a Building Inspector to join the Building and Safety Division in Downey, CA. You will inspect plumbing, electrical and mechanical installations for code compliance and maintain inspection records.

Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of full-time building inspection experience; ICC Building Inspector certification is required; a CA driver's license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years full-time experience in building inspection, building trades or code enforcement.
• Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate as a Building Inspector.
• California Class C Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Inspects building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations to ensure compliance with State and City codes, laws, and standards.
• Maintains files and records of inspections.
• Writes letters requesting compliance with building code standards for work completed without permits.
• Reviews permit applications for conformity with building laws, regulations, and related ordinances.
• Provides technical information relative to building construction and code requirements to the public.

Skills

Read plans and specs

Communicate effectively

Enforce codes

Plan and organize work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

NOTE: This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close without prior notice. First review of the applications will occur on Friday, July 24, 2026. Please thoroughly review the entire job flyer including the application instructions. Failure to submit a completed application and provide required documentation may result in an application being removed from further consideration.

Effective the start of the pay period that includes April 28, 2027, employees will receive a four percent (4.0%) across the board pay range increase. Additional four percent (4.0%) increase on April 2028, April 2029.

The position is located in the Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department and reports to the Building Official. The Building and Safety Division is responsible for the review of plans, inspection of projects to ensure compliance with State and City codes, law, and standards, and the management and maintenance of records.

An Eligible List of qualified applicants will be established from this recruitment. Eligible List may be utilized to fill other full and part -time vacancies as needed. Generally, a valid Eligibility List is in effect for up to one year.

• Inspects building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations during the process of building construction, alterations, moving, demolition, repair, or use to with State and City codes, law, and standards;
• Maintains files and records of inspections;
• Writes letters requesting compliance with building code standards for work completed without permits;
• Reviews permit applications for conformity with building laws, regulations, and related ordinances; and
• Provides technical information relative to building construction and code requirements to the public.

Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent. Additional course work in building trades or related field, highly desirable.

Experience:

Four (4) years full-time experience in building inspection, building trades or code enforcement, preferably in a municipal setting.

Knowledge of:

Building construction methods, practices, techniques, materials, equipment and safety hazards associated with construction, remodeling and repair; applicable local, state and municipal regulatory building codes; possible defects and faults in construction.

Ability to:

Read and interpret building and construction plans and specifications; Detect and locate defective construction and to ascertain the stage of construction when defects are most easily found and remedied; plan and organize work; enforce codes with firmness, tact and impartiality; interpret technical information; read and interpret plan and specifications; analyze and comprehend problems; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and work with minimum supervision.

License/Certification:

Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate as a Building Inspector.

Due to the performance of required field duties, a valid California Class C Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions is required.

Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions

Work is primarily performed in the field, mobility in the field at construction sites with potential exposure to dangerous machinery and potential physical harm, ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, some office work that requires extended sitting, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.