Description

Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,000+ full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.
 
What We Do
The Community Development Department guides the planning, development, and preservation of the City of Beverly Hills. The department is composed of six divisions (Administration, Code Enforcement, Special Events and Filming, Building and Safety, Planning, and Rent Stabilization and Housing) and provides staff support to three commissions (Architectural and Design Review, Cultural Heritage, and Planning). Community Development is responsible for the review and processing of all private development projects to ensure compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Building Code including planning entitlements, zoning and plan review, permits, and inspections. The department preserves the community's character and high quality of life through code enforcement and historic preservation programs and administration of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and the City's housing program.  

Who We're Looking For
The City of Beverly Hills is looking for an experienced Building Inspector I/II for the Major Projects team within the Community Development Department. This role will perform technical building inspection duties and guide large, complex, mixed-use projects through the development process from site preparation and demolition to final inspection. The preferred candidate for this role will have a working knowledge of Federal, State, and local codes including (but not limited to) building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes as well as application of modern building materials, tools, and practices in the specialty of mid-rise and high-rise building construction to be able to perform complex inspections for compliance with approved plans and adopted codes. Job-site experience and familiarity with construction management and traffic control plans, as well as utilities and other public right-of-way inspections, is highly desirable. Candidates for this position should be effective verbal and written communicators with strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, integrity, organizational skills, and self-management skills.

Please note that this position requires the use of a personal vehicle as well as City established car insurance policy minimums to be met (City's Administrative Regulation No 3A.4). Incumbents in this position may be eligible to receive auto allowance.

Definition
To perform technical building inspection duties by providing specialized knowledge; to guide projects through the development process from concept review to final inspection; to inspect residential and commercial buildings at various stages of construction, alteration or repair for compliance to approve plans; and to provide technical support to an assigned supervisor and division staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics
BUILDING INSPECTOR I - This is the entry level class in the Building Inspector series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  The Building Inspector I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

BUILDING INSPECTOR II- This is the journey level class in the Building Inspector series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of the full range of duties and ability to authorize the issuance of trade and minor permits. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

Detailed Job Descriptions
Building Inspector I Job Description
Building Inspector II Job Description
 
Salary and Benefits
Please note: There are two levels of Building Inspector. Compensation is based on candidates' training and experience at the time of appointment and is up to the discretion of the hiring department.

Building Inspector I salary range: $7,440.12 - $9,216.90 per month
Building Inspector II salary range: $8, 218.52 - $10,181.32 per month
This position is represented by the Municipal Employees Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a copy of which is located at www.beverlyhills.org/mou.

Minimum Qualifications

Building Inspector I - 
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience  - Experience in one or more construction trades is desirable.
Training - Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in engineering technology, architecture or construction management.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C driver's license by the time of appointment.
Possession of certificate from International Code Council (ICC) in at least one inspection area (building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical) at the time of appointment or within one year of appointment.

Building Inspector II - 
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience  - Two years of responsible experience similar to Building Inspector I with the City of Beverly Hills.
Training - Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in engineering technology, architecture or construction management.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
Possession of certificate from International Code Council (ICC) in at least two inspection areas (building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical) at the time of appointment or within one year of appointment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job bulletin at the time of submission unless specified otherwise.
When an application is being reviewed, only information included in the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills sections of the application will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
Résumés and cover letters are not reviewed or considered when screening for minimum qualifications.
Résumés and cover letters are not accepted in lieu of a complete job application.
Required supplemental attachments (i.e. diplomas, degrees, certifications or transcripts, etc.) must be included as part of the original application and may not be emailed separately unless explicitly stated otherwise or approved to be submitted separately.
Applications must have clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions, if applicable.
Incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed.
If you have problems creating a user account or submitting your online application, please review the online applicant guide or contact NEOGOV applicant support directly at 855.524.5627 (Please note: Applicant Support hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time and, depending on call volume, may be an automated voicemail system or live support).
The utilization of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) during any step in the selection process will be grounds for disqualification.

The selection process may include any combination of the following: 

• Review of Required Supplemental Questionnaire
• Training and Experience Evaluation
• Oral Interview - Tentative in-person departmental interviews scheduled the week of June 15, 2026.

Eligibility List
The candidates who successfully pass the selection process will earn placement on an Eligibility List. The Eligibility List may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification, as defined by the duration of the list at the time the list is established. The Eligibility List established for this recruitment may also be used to fill a lower-level position.

Proof of Education
If educational units, a degree, transcripts or certificate are required, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your Government Jobs account at the time of application and before the closing date unless specified otherwise by Human Resources. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification or disciplinary action, up to and including termination.