Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing & Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, & Community Services, and Transportation.
This Building Safety Inspector position is assigned to the Planning & Development Department – Building Safety Division.

This position is responsible for enforcement of codes and ordinances applicable to building construction, alteration and land/use zoning. Assures compliance with applicable building codes, and applicable provisions of all state and local ordinances and regulations. Identifies and enforces a variety of codes, ordinances, and standards for conformance with approved construction plans and specifications and assures deficiencies are promptly corrected. Ensures that the quality of building materials and methods used in construction or alteration are in conformance with applicable codes and that the work is done safely. Provides helpful information to builders regarding state and local construction requirements as well as land use/zoning requirements. Checks building sites to ensure proper building permits have been obtained and takes appropriate action to correct violations. Issues code violations, confers with their supervisor, and prepares case records for presentation to the City Attorney’s office when prosecution becomes necessary. Makes and keeps accurate logs and records regarding building inspections, violation notices, investigations and other related data. Recommends issuance of certificates of occupancy. Anticipates construction problems and consistently takes steps to minimize the amount of corrective work that needs to be done by the applicant or contractor. Reads, understands and interprets building plans. Maintains accurate documentation of construction errors, omissions, and violations which are up-to-date, legible, complete, and descriptive of problems encountered and resolution thereof. May perform plan check for submitted plans. Reviews plan specifications, calculations, issues corrections if necessary. Performs other related duties.

Minimum Requirements: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years of journey level experience in the building trades or as a building contractor performing a wide variety of work in the building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical fields.

License and Certificates: Valid driver's license is required at time of appointment (hire). International Conference of Building Officials' Certificate as a combination inspector is desirable.

Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components in order to be placed on the eligible list.
COMPONENTS
Written Test (weighed at (40%): To measure inspection knowledge (on all disciplines) and ability to read, review, and interpret building plans, specifications and codes. Tentatively scheduled for week of April 14, 2025.

Appraisal Interview (weighed at 60%): To evaluate training, experience and personal qualifications. Tentatively scheduled for week of April 28, 2025.
The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.