HOUSING INSPECTOR 4243 (REVISED 03/20/26) (B)

City of Los Angeles • Full-time • Los Angeles, CA, US • 3w ago

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$114,150 to $127,242

NOTE:

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

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)

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.

PROCESS NOTES

Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
As a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required. Applicants will be disqualified and candidates will not be eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI or DWI in any state or jurisdiction. Notice of disqualification or ineligibility for hire may be issued by the City of Los Angeles at any time before a final job offer is extended.
For Internal Use Only: Licensing verification will occur at the time of appointment.
Applicants filing under Requirement #2 or Requirement #6 must submit a copy of the corresponding certificate at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.
Upon appointment, a Housing Inspector will be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City Service. Mileage will be paid on the basis of established rates.
Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at https://personnel.lacity.gov/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.
Applicants filing under Requirement #6 must list their school name and location, specific course titles, the number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying in the text box which will appear in the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application.
Candidates completing the examination process and qualifying under Requirement #6 will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree and/or coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.

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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.

NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:

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. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight:

Multiple-Choice Test - 100%

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.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Housing Inspector.

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. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.

It is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 and MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026.

NOTES:

This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by the Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple choice will not be subject to candidate inspection.
As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.
The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list
Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after 6 months.
Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.
You may take the Housing Inspector multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Housing Inspector multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

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To Be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY Notified Of The Status Of My Application, I UNDERSTAND That I MUST Provide On My City Application, The Following Information:

Working E-mail address
Telephone Number
Official social security number

I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.

I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

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I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.

I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.

In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03

I Am Currently:

A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee without receiving civil service status.
A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

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REQUIREMENT #1

Question 1 of 2

I have the following amount of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Inspector III with the City of Los Angeles:

Between 1 month and 5 months
Between 6 months and 11 months
12 months or more
NONE OF THE ABOVE

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REQUIREMENT #1

Question 2 of 2

I have the following amount of full-time paid experience as an Inspector Trainee III with the City of Los Angeles:

Between 1 month and 5 months
Between 6 months and 11 months
12 months or more
NONE OF THE ABOVE

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REQUIREMENT #2

Question 1 of 4

I Have The Following Amount Of Full-time Paid Experience In Carpentry, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing Or Heating Following Satisfactory Completion Of a Recognized Apprenticeship Program:

NOTE: You MUST provide detailed information regarding this experience in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

Between 1 month and 17 months
Between 18 months and 23 months
24 months or more
NONE OF THE ABOVE

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REQUIREMENT #2

Question 2 of 4

In the text box below, please indicate the job title(s) and employer(s) in which you have full-time paid experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing or heating following satisfactory completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.

Example: Carpenter - ABC Company

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N/A."

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REQUIREMENT #2

Question 3 of 4

For the job title(s) that you listed in the previous question, please describe in detail your experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing or heating following satisfactory completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N/A."

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REQUIREMENT #2

Question 4 of 4

I Have Satisfactorily Completed a Recognized Apprenticeship Program:

NOTE: Applicants filing under Requirement #2 must submit a copy of the apprenticeship certificate at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the online application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application will not be considered further in this examination.

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REQUIREMENT #3

Question 1 of 3

I have the following amount of full-time paid carpentry, masonry, heating, electrical, or plumbing craft experience:

NOTE: You MUST provide detailed information regarding this experience in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

Between 1 month and 41 months
Between 42 months and 47 months
48 months or more
NONE OF THE ABOVE

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REQUIREMENT #3

Question 2 of 3

In the text box below, please indicate the job title(s) and employer(s) in which you have full-time paid experience in carpentry, masonry, heating, electrical or plumbing craft experience.

Example: Carpenter - ABC Company

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N/A."

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REQUIREMENT #3

Question 3 of 3

For the job title(s) that you listed in the previous question, please describe in detail your experience in carpentry, masonry, heating, electrical or plumbing craft experience.

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N/A."

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REQUIREMENT #4

Question 1 of 3

I Have The Following Amount Of Full-time Paid Experience As a building Construction Superintendent, General Contractor, Or Supervisor Of Journey-level Craft Employees Engaged In Construction Work:

NOTE: You MUST provide detailed information regarding this experience in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

Between 1 month and 41 months
Between 42 months and 47 months
48 months or more
NONE OF THE ABOVE

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REQUIREMENT #4

Question 2 of 3

In the text box below, please indicate the job title(s) and employer(s) in which you have full-time paid experience as a building construction superintendent, general contractor, or supervisor of journey-level craft employees engaged in construction work.

Example: Building Construction Superintendent - ABC Company

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N/A."

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REQUIREMENT #4

Question 3 of 3

For the job title(s) that you listed in the previous question, please describe in detail your experience as a building construction superintendent, general contractor, or supervisor of journey-level craft employees engaged in construction work.

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N/A."

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REQUIREMENT #5

Question 1 of 3

I Have The Following Amount Of Full-time Paid Experience As a Housing, Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Or Combined inspector For a Governmental Agency:

NOTE: You MUST provide detailed information regarding this experience in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

Between 1 month and 17 months
Between 18 months and 23 months
24 months or more
NONE OF THE ABOVE

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REQUIREMENT #5

Question 2 of 3

In the text box below, please indicate the job title(s) and employer(s) in which you have full-time paid experience as a housing, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or combined inspector for a governmental agency.

Example: Housing Inspector - City of Springfield

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N/A."

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REQUIREMENT #5

Question 3 of 3

For the job title(s) that you listed in the previous question, please describe in detail your experience as a housing, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or combined inspector for a governmental agency. Please also include the name of the governmental agency.

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N/A."

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REQUIREMENT #6

Question 1 of 6

I Have The Following Amount Of Full-time Paid Experience Working In The Construction Trades As a Helper To a Journey-level Craft Person:

NOTE: You MUST provide detailed information regarding this experience in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

Between 1 month and 17 months
Between 18 months and 23 months
24 months or more
NONE OF THE ABOVE

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REQUIREMENT #6

Question 2 of 6

In the text box below, please indicate the job title(s) and employer(s) in which you have full-time paid experience working in the construction trades as a helper to a journey-level craft person.

Example: Electrical Helper - ABC Company

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N/A."

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REQUIREMENT #6a

Question 3 of 6

I have completed a certificate in Construction Inspection or Construction Technology.

NOTE: Applicants filing under Requirement #6a must submit a copy of the certificate at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the online application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application will not be considered further in this examination.

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REQUIREMENT #6b

Question 4 of 6

I have possession of at least an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university:

Please list your degrees in the EDUCATION SECTION of the application.

NOTE: Qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at https://personnel.lacity.gov/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.

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REQUIRMENT #6b

Question 5 of 6

I have 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
Yes
No

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REQUIREMENT #6b

Question 6 of 6

If You Answered "Yes" To The Previous Question, Please List At Least 12 Semester Or 18 Quarter Units With The Following Information:

School name
Location
Specific course titles in engineering, construction, design, building inspection technology, construction inspection, architectural drafting, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering technology
Number of semester or quarter units
Completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying

Example: Cal State Fullerton University - Fullerton, CA - EGGN 100 Introduction to Engineering - 3 semester units - 2019

If you are applying under a different requirement, enter "N/A"

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IMPORTANT NOTE: I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission.