HOUSING INSPECTOR 4243 (REVISED 03 / 21 / 25) (A)

Housing Inspector

The City of Los Angeles is hiring for a Housing Inspector. The annual salary range for this position is $109,787 to $122,356. This full-time position is located in the CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA.

A Housing Inspector inspects residential rental property locations for conformance to the building standards and codes contained in the State Housing Law and Regulations and City of Los Angeles Building Regulations, such as the Los Angeles Municipal Code, relating to the habitability, maintenance, sanitation, ventilation, use, and occupancy of said properties; and investigates code violation complaints and follows through with the code enforcement process by way of prosecution or administrative abatement.

Requirement(s) / Minimum Qualification(s)

To qualify, you must have :

• One year of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Inspector III or an Inspector Trainee III with the City of Los Angeles; or
• Two years of full-time paid experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing or heating following satisfactory completion of a recognized apprenticeship program; or
• Four years of full-time paid carpentry, masonry, heating, electrical or plumbing craft experience; or
• Four years of full-time paid experience as a building construction superintendent, general contractor, or supervisor of journey-level craft employees engaged in construction work; or
• Two years of full-time paid experience as a housing, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or combined inspector for a governmental agency; or
• Two years of full-time paid experience working in the construction trades as a helper to a journey-level craft person and
• Completion of a certificate in Construction Inspection or Construction Technology; or
• Possession of at least an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in any of the following areas : engineering, construction, design, building inspection technology, construction inspection, architectural drafting, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering technology.

Additional process notes include :

Where to Apply & Application Deadline

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at www.governmentjobs.com / careers / lacity .

Filing Period 1 : From FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 to THURSDAY, APRIL 03, 2025.

Filing Period 2 : From FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 to THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026.

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date.

Selection Process

The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated : Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Composure; Customer Service; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of safety principles and practices related to working in the field, such as required personal protective equipment (PPE), traffic rules, and accident prevention procedures; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code as it applies to existing buildings, such as the Housing Code and portions of the Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes; the elements of the Fire Code relevant to multi-family dwellings, and fire and life safety issues related to existing residential occupancies; the California Health and Safety Code related to existing residential occupancies; the proper inspection procedures for residential rental housing units and surrounding property; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection.