Deputy Chief Building/Construction Inspector

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

September 25, 2025 to October 16, 2025

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Inspection Department of the LAUSD Facilities Services Division performs the regulatory and quality assurance requirements for LAUSD and DSA (Division of the State Architect) on school construction projects. For more information about the Inspection Department and the Facilities Services Division, please visit www.laschools.org

BENEFITS

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 days each year.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Deputy Chief Building/Construction Inspector assists in the overall administration and daily planning of Inspection department activities, and acts for the Chief Building/Construction Inspector in case of absence. Additional duties include:

• Managing the District's requirement to provide inspection in accordance with the California Building Standards Administrative Code.
• Developing and implementing department policies, procedures, and programs.
• Advising architects, engineers, contractors, and other project management staff regarding District and State construction inspection
  requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Directing the professional development, selection, project assignment, and evaluation of inspection personnel.
• Ensuring that information on decisions, interpretations, and policy changes affecting District-wide construction programs is received and applied consistently to all projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED. You must be a current or retired employee of the District with 130 paid days of regular status in the Classified Service, permanent status in the Certificated Services, or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent District position in which you passed probation.

Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.

Education:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field related to construction, engineering, architecture, or business OR

• Qualifying experience, in addition to that listed below, may be substituted for up to three years of the required education on a year-for-year basis. College or university courses related to construction; structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering; architecture; business; or construction law; or formal construction trade apprenticeship course work are preferable.

Experience:

Four years in one or a combination of the following types of experience:

• California public school construction inspection experience, including two years in an inspection supervisory capacity, OR
• Civil, electrical, mechanical, or structural engineering or architectural experience, including at least two years involving responsibility for field inspections related to California public school construction including two years in an inspection supervisory capacity.

Special:

• A valid California Driver License
• Use of an automobile
• Must possess and maintain certification as a Class 1 or Class 2 Project Inspector by the Division of the State Architect (D.S.A.)
• Additional certification(s) as a specialty inspector by the D.S.A. as identified by Title 24, Part I, California Code of Regulations (C.C.R.) is preferable.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

LAUSD is looking for a candidate who will assist in leading the Construction Inspection Department to ensure that each student is taught in facilities which are safe, conducive to learning, and well-constructed according to legal requirements. We are seeking a highly capable, articulate leader who works effectively with diverse individuals and can communicate well, both orally and in writing, on construction issues and construction inspection requirements to upper
management, contractors, engineers, architects, and subordinates. Other ideal qualifications include:

A strong knowledge of

• California Education Code, and California Administrative and Building Code requirements and applications
• Construction safety standards, policies, and federal, State, and local regulations
• Principles and practices of engineering as they pertain to the construction of all types of buildings
• Inspection methods and their application to school construction

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Direct and coordinate a complex inspection program
• Effectively supervise, train, and evaluate employees
• Develop staff performance levels

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as approved senders to prevent our correspondence from accidentally being placed into your spam or junk e-mail folder. We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. If you are unable to attend the scheduled assessment dates, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to visit our website, http://www.lausdjobs.org periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply again. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Marcella Huerta-Ortiz at m.huertaortiz@lausd.net.

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net

To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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