Building Engineering Inspector
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Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FILING DATES
09/10/2013 until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER
C4171HREBULLETIN INFORMATION
This announcement is a rebulletin to update the salary and certification requirements. Persons who have already applied within the last 12 months need not reapply but may submit additional information by the last day of filing. The information must include your name the correct examination title and number.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job OpportunityThis announcement is being reposted to add COVID19 vaccine information in the Additional Information Section.Essential Job Functions
A Building Engineering Inspector performs a combination of the following essential job functions: inspects site grading building plumbing and electrical and mechanical construction and installations on singlefamily dwellings and minor commercial and industrial buildings to ensure conformity with code requirements and zoning ordinances; reviews plans for building plumbing mechanical and electrical details to determine code and ordinance compliance prior to performing inspections; assists in performing inspections of the more complex structures such as multistoried buildings; initiates changes to private construction site work in structural plumbing electrical mechanical and related features to meet code requirements; initiates soil tests where evidence indicates soil instability; inspects rehabilitation projects to ensure compliance with current code requirements and zoning ordinances; performs business license inspections to ensure code and ordinance compliance; processes permit requests at public counters; prepares reports and maintains records related to code inspection or plan checking; files complaints against willful violators of the County Building Laws and testifies in court if necessary; and drives a motor vehicle to get to various inspection sites on a routine basis.
Requirements
- SELECTIONREQUIREMENTS
OPTION I:One year of experience as a General Contractor Building Construction project lead/working supervisor or Superintendent or inspector of building construction for compliance with building codes OR
OPTION II:Completion of two years in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering architecture or inspection technology* OR
OPTION III:One year of building inspection experience as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid** in the service of the County of Los Angeles.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to performjobrelated essential functions.Certificate: A valid certification in building inspection ANDa valid certification in one of the following: electrical plumbing or mechanical inspection from a recognized code certification organization in a code used by the County of Los Angeles.***
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class III Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 1025 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Applicants qualifying under OPTION II mustsubmit a copy of their transcript with their application at the time of filing. The transcript must indicate completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units (equivalent to two years of coursework) and the area of specialization. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application filing; however official transcripts will be verified at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without the required transcripts will be rejected as incomplete.**Applicants qualifying under OPTION III musthave County status as a Building Engineering Inspector Aid as evidenced by holding such payroll title for the required period of time. No outofclass experience will be accepted.
***Applicants MUSTattach copies of their valid certification in building inspection and a valid certification in one of the following: electrical plumbing or mechanical inspection to their application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required certificates will be rejected as incomplete.
In accordance with the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code Section 18949 which requires the valid certification of building inspectors and certain other titles persons appointed to such titles prior to January 1 1994 who have remained in continuous County employment on such titles shall be exempt from the certification provisions of the California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.
License Information: All successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presentedat the time of appointment. License must not be suspended restricted or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR 4 OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.Appointees may be required to provide automobiles and drive them in the County service at the rate of compensation allowed by the Board of Supervisors. Appointees who are required to drive their vehicles in the County service MUST SHOW PROOF OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE THAT MEETS THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIREMENTS.
Additional Information
- EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100 covering education experience personal fitness and general ability to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE 12 MONTHS.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works Building and Safety Division.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) completely. Provide any relevant education training and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.
The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education include the names and addresses of schools attended titles of courses completed dates completed and number of credits earned. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your job title beginning and ending dates description of work performed and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process.
FILE USINGONE OF THE METHODS BELOW:
FILING ONLINE
Apply online by clicking on the Apply tab for this posting. We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email.
We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) by 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on the last day of filing.
We may close this exam anytime without prior notice.
Note: if you are unable to attach required documents you must email them to with subject of BEI (C4171H) supporting documents within fifteen 15 calendar days from filing.FILING BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON
We must receive your completed application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) at the address below by 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on the last day of filing.
Department of Public Works
Human Resources Division
900 South Fremont Avenue Lobby Floor
Alhambra CA
Phone No.:
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday ONLY between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Please note this office is closed on Fridays.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE
Before a final appointment is made to this position candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions certain jobrelated misdemeanor convictions certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g. 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years failure to appear atfault accidents and driving under the influence) illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history.All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (. will result in an automatic rejection of your application.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Jen Luk
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
ADA Coordinator Phone:
Teletype Phone:
California Relay Services:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
