Senior Building & Code Inspector (II/III)

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

Job summary

City of Temple City is seeking a Building & Code Inspector at II/III levels to perform inspections and enforce building, electrical, plumbing, and related codes across residential and commercial projects. The role requires interpreting plans, issuing compliance actions, and coordinating with departments to ensure regulatory adherence.

Positions require strong knowledge of zoning, health/sanitation statutes, and public nuisance abatement, with opportunities to advance within the Building Division

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or GED Equivalent) and three years of recent experience in building construction, inspections, or municipal code enforcement.
• Three years coursework at an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, architecture, or building inspection may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections during the progress of building construction or repair to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and codes.
• Checks plans and specifications of buildings to be constructed, altered, repaired, moved, or demolished for conformance to laws.
• Inspects grading and site development, foundations, reinforcing materials, concrete, steel and masonry construction, framing, electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration installations, and signs.
• Issues citations, compliance notices, prepares inspection reports, and processes criminal complaints.
• Responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service regarding compliance with municipal and zoning codes.

Job description

City of Temple City is seeking a Building & Code Inspector at II/III levels to perform inspections and enforce building, electrical, plumbing, and related codes across residential and commercial projects. The role requires interpreting plans, issuing compliance actions, and coordinating with departments to ensure regulatory adherence.

Positions require strong knowledge of zoning, health/sanitation statutes, and public nuisance abatement, with opportunities to advance within the Building Division