Building Inspector II
$89,128.00 - $113,755.20 Annually
Building Inspector III
$98,259.20 - $ 119,433.60 Annually
The City of Anaheim Planning and Building Department is seeking motivated, experienced, and customer-focused professionals to join its Building Services team as a Building Inspector II/III (DOE/DOQ). 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.
Under general supervision, Building Inspector II/III performs building and construction inspections to ensure compliance with applicable California Building Codes, local ordinances, approved plans, and established safety standards. Assignments may include residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and multi-story construction projects, depending on the employee's experience and qualifications.
Building Inspector II is a journey-level classification responsible for conducting a variety of building inspections, identifying code violations, interpreting applicable regulations, and working collaboratively with contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve construction-related issues.
Building Inspector III is the advanced journey-level classification, performing complex combination inspections and applying advanced technical expertise to challenging construction projects and code interpretation issues. The position may also provide technical guidance to other inspectors on specialized inspections and complex code requirements.
The ideal candidate demonstrates sound professional judgment, strong technical knowledge, effective communication skills, and a commitment to consistent code enforcement and exceptional customer service.
If you are passionate about building safety and enjoy working in a collaborative, service-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply!
The position may be filled at either the Building Inspector II or Building Inspector III level, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review date of November 18, 2026, are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.
Essential Functions
The normal duties for this position can be found in the respective job descriptions for Building Inspector II and Building Inspector III. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
