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The Department
Advancing a Safe, Accessible and Sustainable Built Environment
The
Community Development Departmentplays a vital role in the continued development, sustainable growth, and success of Torrance. CDD maintains the Building and Safety, Engineering, Environmental (Code Enforcement), the Geographic Information System (GIS) and Mapping, Housing, and Planning Divisions, which serve the community by overseeing redevelopment, comprehensive planning, zoning, housing programs, project planning, permitting, environmental stewardship, NPDES and building and code enforcement.
Responsibilities of the Community Development Department include:
- Building Permits & Online Permitting
- Code Enforcement
- Construction Plan Check and Inspections
- Development Review and Comprehensive Planning
- Engineering Permits and Records
- GIS
- Housing Programs (including Section 8)
- NPDES Administration
- Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance
- Survey Information
- Transportation Planning
The Division
The main purpose of the Building & Safety Division is to protect and promote public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures. To accomplish this purpose, the Building & Safety Division provides inspections for new construction, buildings and remodeling of structures for compliance with the local, state and federal laws. One of the primary goals of the Building & Safety Division is to provide guidance to the public on safe building construction practices and to serve as a resource for building code and design issues.
The Position
The Community Development Department is seeking an individual skilled in interpreting and applying various codes and ordinances, and reviews residential, commercial and zoning plans to ensure compliance with applicable City and building codes for the Building & Safety Division! The Plans Examiner reviews, checks and approves various structural engineering and grading and paving plans, specifications and reports to insure compliance with State and local codes and ordinances; advises applicants for permits; checks building permit applications; and performs other related work as required.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring safe and high-quality development in our community!
For a detailed job description, click here.
Salary
Effective July 13, 2025, under the Engineers Association and Torrance Fiscal Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), salary ranges for the Plans Examiner (Non-PARS) position will increase as follows:
Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 |
$45.15 | $47.41 | $49.79 | $52.28 | $54.90 | $57.65 |
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Agency: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Location: Torrance