Building Inspector

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.

BUILDING INSPECTOR I: To advance to an interview, a valid International Code Council (ICC) B1: Residential Inspector or B2: Commercial Inspector certification must be listed in your application.

BUILDING INSPECTOR II: To advance to an interview, a valid International Code Council (ICC) B5: Building Inspector [Prerequisites: B1: Residential Building Inspector and B2: Commercial Building Inspector] or C8: Combination Inspector [Prerequisites: B1: Residential Building Inspector and B2: Commercial Building Inspector and M1: Residential Mechanical Inspector and M2: Commercial Mechanical Inspector and E1: Residential Electrical Inspector and E2: Commercial Electrical Inspector and P1: Residential Plumbing Inspector and P2: Commercial Plumbing Inspector] certification must be listed in your application.

The County of Riverside's TLMA Building and Safety department currently has an opportunity for a Building Inspector Level I or Level II across Riverside, Temecula or Desert locations.

The Building Inspector - Level I is an entry level position allowing the necessary training to gain knowledge in building codes, ordinances, regulations, inspection techniques for building plans and creating inspection reports to frequently assist at public counters.

The Building Inspector - Level II will inspect 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 and review residential building plans for adherence to applicable standards.

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

MEET THE TEAM

TheCounty 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.

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: $ $ hourly

Building Inspector II: $ $ hourly

ALL LEVELS

Education: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education 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

OPTION I

Experience: Six months as a Building Inspector Trainee with the County of Riverside.

Valid International Code Council (ICC) B1: Residential Inspector or B2: Commercial Inspector certification.

OPTION II

Experience: One year of performing building or construction inspection. (College level course work in building construction, inspection technology, engineering, architecture, 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.)

Valid International Code Council (ICC) B1: Residential Inspector or B2: Commercial Inspector certification.

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.

BUILDING INSPECTOR II

OPTION I

Experience: One year as a Building Inspector I with the County of Riverside.

Valid International Code Council (ICC) B5: Building Inspector [Prerequisites: B1: Residential Building Inspector and B2: Commercial Building Inspector] or C8: Combination Inspector [Prerequisites: B1: Residential Building Inspector and B2: Commercial Building Inspector and M1: Residential Mechanical Inspector and M2: Commercial Mechanical Inspector and E1: Residential Electrical Inspector and E2: Commercial Electrical Inspector and P1: Residential Plumbing Inspector and P2: Commercial Plumbing Inspector] certification.

OPTION II

Experience: Two years of experience performing building inspection, grading inspection, plans examining, civil engineering, architecture, or environmental enforcement experience. (College level course work in building construction, inspection technology, engineering, architecture, 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.)

Valid International Code Council (ICC) B5: Building Inspector [Prerequisites: B1: Residential Building Inspector and B2: Commercial Building Inspector] or C8: Combination Inspector [Prerequisites: B1: Residential Building Inspector and B2: Commercial Building Inspector and M1: Residential Mechanical Inspector and M2: Commercial Mechanical Inspector and E1: Residential Electrical Inspector and E2: Commercial Electrical Inspector and P1: Residential Plumbing Inspector and P2: Commercial Plumbing Inspector] certification.

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

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Richard Griego at

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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