The City of Anaheim Planning and Building Department is seeking an experienced Building Inspector III to join our Building Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned building professional to apply advanced technical expertise while inspecting some of the City's most complex commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and multi-story construction projects.
Building Inspector III is the advanced journey-level classification in the Building Inspector series. In this role, you will perform complex combination inspections, interpret and apply building codes, conduct structural safety investigations, and work collaboratively with contractors, architects, engineers, developers, property owners, and City staff to help ensure projects are safe, code-compliant, and completed efficiently. You will also serve as a technical resource for other inspectors, providing guidance on specialized inspections and complex code issues.
The ideal candidate is an ICC-certified combination inspector who exercises sound professional judgment, communicates effectively, and is committed to delivering fair, consistent code enforcement with exceptional customer service. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise, contribute to a collaborative team, and play a key role in shaping Anaheim's built environment, we encourage you to apply.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review date of September 7, 2026, are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.
The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Building Inspector III. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are as follows:
Experience: Responsible journey level experience in conducting combination building inspections.
Knowledge of: Methods, techniques and protocols for conducting various types of building and construction inspections as they particularly apply to large scale, highly complex projects; principles and methods used in various building construction craft areas, including applications, materials and tools from large-scale construction to installation of equipment and systems applicable to plumbing, electrical, mechanical, heating/ventilation/cooling and structural disciplines; modern methods of building construction and basic principles of structural design; laws, ordinances and codes regulating building construction; appropriate safety and fire prevention methods in construction; occupational hazards and standard work place safety practices; customer relations practices and etiquette.
Ability to: Read and interpret blueprints, plans and specifications for buildings and construction and determine compliance of plans with codes and regulations; inspect construction sites during construction and alteration and interpret, explain and enforce a wide range of Uniform Building Code provisions and regulations accurately and consistently, with courtesy and tact; examine workmanship and materials, detect deviations from plans, standard construction practices and code requirements and identify defective and unsafe construction; made sound judgments in complex, difficult inspections within established codes, procedures and guidelines; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; resolve job-related issues with property owners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers and others, while exercising tact, diplomacy and good customer relations practices; establish and maintain effective, customer focused relationships with those encountered in the course of work.
License/Certification Required: Possession of registration as a Certified Inspector from the International Code Council (ICC) in at least three disciplines is required prior to advancement to Building Inspector III. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License by date of appointment is required.
*** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ***
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is September 7, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.
The selection process may consist of, but is not limited to, a self-recorded video interview, a skills examination, and an oral interview.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
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