District Representative , Division Of Codes And Standards; Non-Peace Off

Overview

Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) – Building Inspector / District Representative I, Division of Codes and Standards (non-peace officer)

Salary: $6,308.00 – $7,825.00 per month. New state candidates will be hired at the minimum salary or at the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/25/2026

Application Methods:
Electronic (Cal Career) or By Mail/Drop-off

Note:

Effective July 1, 2025, a 2% salary reduction is in place under the Personal Leave Program (PLP), with 3.5 hours of Personal Leave Credit earned monthly in exchange. This program is subject to change based on union agreements and state budget policy.

Location:

This position covers Contra Costa and surrounding counties.

About HCD:
We foster a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Our work promotes safe, affordable, sustainable communities for all Californians.

Position under the direction of the Codes and Standards Administrator I (CSA I) with guidance from a lead District Representative II (DR II). The incumbent schedules and conducts inspections enforce­ing the California Health and Safety Codes and related state and federal regulations within an assigned geographic area and writes inspection reports.

The attached duty statement indicates the assigned geographic location. Candidates residing more than 50 miles outside the area may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency within 50 miles of the area prior to appointment and maintain residency as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

The minimum requirements are stated in the Class Specification for:

• DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE I, DIVISION OF CODES AND STANDARDS (NON-PEACE OFF)

Salary range: $6,308.00 – $7,825.00. New state candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

Number of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: In Office

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of the Mobilehome Parks Act, Title 25 Regulations
• Experience as an installer or alteration/repair contractor
• Experience as a supervisor over general construction
• Experience with construction code enforcement or inspections
• Experience with CA building standards code or HCD regulations
• Experience with uniform model codes
• Experience writing reports
• Written and oral communication skills
• Experience with personal computers and software, including Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel statewide during emergencies
• Experience acting as a lead or as part of a technical team
• Customer service experience

• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee and family
• 401k program
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid telework
• Alternate work week schedule options
• Paid holidays and vacation/leave
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Investment in training and development

HCD’s Sacramento Headquarters is accessible by transportation options including light rail and pre-tax parking.

Employment conditions include pre-employment background checks and compliance with E-Verify. Selected candidates may be subject to a Conflict of Interest Code and must file Form 700 if required.

Reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process are available; please request accommodations when scheduling the interview. EEO information is available from the Department's EEO Office.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Dates printed on mobile bar codes are not postmark dates.

Who May Apply:
Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, LEAP, SROA/Surplus candidates, or eligible for Training and Development assignments. Applications will be screened, and the most qualified applicants will be selected.

How to Apply:

Submit application packages via Cal Career or mail/drop-off as described. If submitting hard copy, include a complete Application Package listing. Address for Mailing Applications:
Department of Housing & Community Development, Attn:
Hiring Unit | JC 524965, P.O. Box 952050, Sacramento, CA . Address for Drop-Off: 651 Bannon Street (SW Lobby), Sacramento, CA 95811, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.

Required Application Documents:
Current STD. 678 (or Cal Career Electronic Application). Include all experience and education related to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is optional.

Contact:
Hiring Unit | JC 524965 |  |

California Relay Service: (TTY) / (Voice)

California State Equal Employment Opportunity Statement remains in effect.