Building Inspector II/III

City of Anaheim • Anaheim, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Anaheim Planning and Building Department is hiring a Building Inspector II or III for its Building Services team. Under general supervision, the position conducts building and construction inspections to ensure compliance with applicable California Building Codes, local ordinances, approved plans, and safety standards. Assignments may cover residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and multi-story projects, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Building Inspector II is a journey-level classification that conducts varied building inspections, identifies code violations, interprets regulations, and works with contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve construction-related issues. Building Inspector III is an advanced journey-level classification that performs complex combination inspections and applies advanced technical expertise to challenging projects and code interpretation issues. The Inspector III may also provide technical guidance to other inspectors on specialized inspections and complex code requirements.

The City seeks a professional with sound judgment, strong technical knowledge, effective communication skills, and a commitment to consistent code enforcement and customer service. The position may be filled at either level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Applicants must hold a valid California driver’s license by appointment. Building Inspector II requires ICC Building Inspector certification before completion of the probationary period and as a condition of continued employment; registration as a Certified Inspector in at least two disciplines is required before advancement to Inspector II. Building Inspector III requires ICC Certified Inspector registration in at least three disciplines before advancement to that level. Registration as a Certified Combination Inspector is highly desirable.

Applications are accepted continuously until enough qualified applications are received. The first review deadline is November 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; the recruitment may close without notice after that review. The selection process may include a skills examination and oral interview. The successful candidate must complete a reference and background check and pass a post-offer medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening. The City uses E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation establishing identity and work authorization.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License by date of appointment.
• Building Inspector II: International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Inspector before completion of the probationary period; this certification is a condition of continued employment in the classification.
• Registration as a Certified Inspector in two or more disciplines before advancement to Building Inspector II.
• Building Inspector III: ICC registration as a Certified Inspector in at least three disciplines before advancement to Building Inspector III.
• Knowledge of inspection methods, techniques, and protocols; building construction crafts and systems; applicable building laws, ordinances, and codes; construction safety and fire prevention; occupational hazards and workplace safety; and customer relations practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications and assess compliance with codes and regulations.
• Ability to inspect construction and alterations, interpret and enforce building code provisions, examine workmanship and materials, and identify deviations, defective work, and unsafe construction.
• Ability to make sound judgments in complex inspections; communicate clearly orally and in writing; resolve job-related issues tactfully; and maintain effective, customer-focused relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as a Certified Combination Inspector is highly desirable.
• Experience and qualifications appropriate to the advanced journey-level Building Inspector III classification, including responsible journey-level experience conducting combination building inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building and construction inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, approved plans, and safety standards.
• Inspect residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and multi-story construction projects as assigned.
• Identify code violations, interpret applicable regulations, and work with contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve construction issues.
• Perform complex combination inspections and address challenging construction projects and code interpretation issues at the Building Inspector III level.
• At the Building Inspector III level, provide technical guidance to other inspectors on specialized inspections and complex code requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed