Building Inspector I/II (Riverside, Temecula, and Desert Areas)

ABOUT THE POSITION

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.



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


* Residential Building Inspector


* Commercial Building Inspector


* Building Inspector


* Combination Inspector.

It must be attached to your application

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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.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Building Inspector I
• Assist the public in completing applications for building permits; receive building plans ...