Building Inspector II

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pasadena is seeking a Building Inspector II to conduct field inspections of residential, multi-family, and minor commercial buildings and their electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with state and local codes and ordinances.

Ideal candidates will have experience in governmental inspections, familiarity with California Building Code standards, and the ability to read and apply plans and calculations.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Building Construction Inspection or four years of construction experience.
• Three years of experience with a public agency as an inspector performing combination inspections.
• ICC certificate as a residential building inspector or residential combination inspector.

Responsibilities

• Interprets plans and specifications and conducts field inspections of residential, multi-family, and commercial buildings to verify compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Performs investigations of violations and prepares reports of findings; makes recommendations.

Skills

Reading plans/blueprints

Code compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

AA/AS in Building Construction Inspection

ICC Residential/Residential Combination Inspector certification

Tools

Permitting software

Job description

The City of Pasadena is looking for a Building Inspector II to perform field inspections of residential, mulit-family, and minor commercial buildings and structures, and their electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems to verify compliance with state and local building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and zoning codes and ordinances.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has experience in conducting building inspections for a governmental jurisdiction, inspecting architectural, structural, and accessibility compliance for commercial and residential occupancies; has the ability to work in a lead capacity, is detail-oriented, dependable, and has excellent decision-making ability. The candidate should be thoroughly familiar with the California Building Code Standards (Title-24 of the California Code of Regulations and Cal Green standards) and construction methods for a variety of construction types. Ability to read, interpret, and apply general and detailed information on design and construction plans, calculations, and reports. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and safety hazards related to conducting building inspections. Experience with the use of electronic devices including handheld devices and software for permitting and plan reading is highly desirable.

First review of applications will be on April 23, 2026.

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

• Interprets plans and specifications and makes field inspections of residential, including multi-family residential, commercial buildings and structures to verify that construction, alterations, or repairs are being performed according to approved building plans and specifications and in compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and zoning codes and relevant ordinances.
• Performs investigations of violations and prepares reports of findings; makes appropriate recommendations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical example of this would be:

• AA/AS in Building Construction Inspection, or four years of construction experience is required.
• Three years of experience with a public agency as an inspector performing combination inspections.
• I.C.C. certificate as a residential building inspector or residential combination inspector, and commercial inspector.

Desirable Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Building Construction Inspection, or any combination of education equivalent to completion of 30 college semester units in engineering, architecture, or building inspection is highly desirable but not required.

COMPETENCIES

• Professional Integrity and Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication- Engaging effectively in dialogue improved service.
• Customer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectations of customers and maintaining open communication with internal and external customers and identifies opportunities for
• Handling Conflict- Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Decision Making- Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Professional and Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the job

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of any combination of application evaluation, written exam, oral panel interview, department interview and may be required to complete a brief soft-skills assessment during the selection process. The candidate assessment provides insight into core interpersonal skills, behavioral traits, and preferred work environment—helping us support your success in the role.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There is currently one vacancy in the Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Community Development Department.

The resulting eligibility from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.

Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one year probationary work period.

A Building Inspector II (Combination) must provide an operable motor vehicle for the purpose of performing field inspections and other related duties. Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.

Possession of a valid Residential I.C.C. certification as a residential building inspection or residential combination inspector.