Job Description

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies. This recruitment will remain open until vacancies are filled.

**This position requires p ossession of at least one of the following valid International Code Council (ICC) Inspector certification(s):

• B1 Residential Building Inspector 
• B2 Commercial Building Inspector
• B5 Building Inspector
• C8 Combination Inspector. It must be attached to your application **

The County of Riverside's TLMA Building and Safety department currently has multiple openings for Building Inspector I or II positions across Riverside, Temecula, and Desert locations.

A Building Inspector - Level I is an entry level classifiction. Individuals receive close supervision while acquiring training and knowledge in building codes, ordinances, regulations, inspection techniques for building plans and   creating inspection reports. Additional related duties are also performed as needed.

A Building Inspector - Level II is a journey level classifiction in the Building Inspector series. Under general supervision, inspects residential, commercial, and industrial buildings as well as mobile homes to ensure compliance with approved plans and relevant codes, ordinances, and regulations. They assist at public counters by issuing building and water quality permits, review residential building plans for adherence to applicable standards, and undertake additional related duties as necessary.

Competitive candidates should have hands-on experience with field inspections and overseeing construction projects from start to finish in both residential and commercial settings. They should also demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in tilt-up and multi-story commercial construction.

The Building Inspector I is a natural progression underfill for the class of Building Inspector II. Incumbents are expected to promote to the journey level Building Inspector II after successful completion of their probationary period as a Building Inspector I, receiving a satisfactory performance evaluation, and meeting the experience and certification requirements.  

The level at which the position will be filled is at the TLMA Department's discretion and is contingent on the candidate's experience and qualifications.  

Building Inspector I:

$25.19 - $37.50 hourly
Building Inspector II: $29.66 - $44.19 hourly

MEET THE TEAM!
The   County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for seven county departments. They are the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department, Environmental Programs Department, Aviation Department and the Administrative Services Department.  

Building Inspector I

• Assist the public in completing applications for building permits; receive building plans for plan checks and provide necessary procedures, forms, and information.
 
• Learn to determine whether proposed structures conform to accepted standards regarding type of construction, specified construction materials, occupancy, building location, and appropriate land use requirements; input data into the permit tracking and financial software programs according to established procedures.

• Provide public information over the counter and by telephone concerning the issuance and fee schedule for building and water quality permits.

• Make field inspections of simple structures under the direct supervision of a qualified building inspector; with experience and proficiency, check non-technical building plans, collect fees, issue permits, and perform field inspection work under less close supervision.

• Attend in-service training classes covering all phases of plan check and building inspection work; confer regularly with supervisory staff concerning training needs and progress.

 

Building Inspector II
• Inspect buildings and structures being built, altered, moved, or rehabilitated for compliance to building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and accessibility, and mobile home codes, regulations, and ordinances; inspect work at each of the required stages of completion and indicate corrective action if necessary.

• Review plans for compliance to building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and accessibility, and mobile home codes, regulations, and ordinances; determine whether proposed structures conform to accepted standards regarding type of construction, specified construction materials, occupancy, building location, and appropriate land use requirements.
 
• Receive permit applications and issue permits at the public counter; coordinate with other permitting agencies; input data into the permit tracking and financial software programs according to established procedures.
 
• Conduct initial and follow-up inspections/investigations pertaining to environmental enforcement, including, but not limited to, water quality, habitat conservation, grading inspections, or code violations.

• Explain regulations to builders, contractors, property owners, and the general public regarding necessary plans and information needed for the issuance of permits; attend continuing education classes as required.

• Route scheduled inspections and enter inspection requests and results into laptop/tablet; print inspection corrections for the builder; enter detailed time and labor data into the automated information system on a daily basis.  

ALL LEVELS- BUILDING INSPECTOR I/II

Education:

Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D test.

Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

BUILDING INSPECTOR I
Experience: Two years performing any of the trades or professions directly associated with the structural aspects of building construction or inspection. (College level course work in building trades/inspections or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester/45 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)

 

Certificate : Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) Residential Inspector or Commercial Inspector certification.  

BUILDING INSPECTOR II
Experience: 

One year of experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Building Inspector I with responsibility to perform residential or commercial building inspections.

Certificate :Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Inspector or Combination Inspector.  

 
Knowledge of:  Building and grading codes and regulations, modern building materials, terminology, and practices; the principles of environmental enforcement inspection procedures and methods; permit tracking, financial, and word processing software programs.

Ability to: Read and interpret building and grading plans and specifications; read, understand, and interpret complex, technical written material; analyze, interpret, and accurately review water quality permits and best management practices; make inspections, enforce regulations, and detect substandard materials and workmanship; deal tactfully and effectively with builders, contractors, and the general public; make accurate data entries and use automated inspection and time labor information using a personal computer.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Sonya Portillo at sportillo@rivco.org

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