Building Inspector - Level I or II

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.

To advance to an interview for the Building Inspector - Level I or Building Inspector - Level II, a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate in one of the following areas is required:


* Residential Building Inspector


* Commercial Building Inspector


* Building Inspector


* Combination Inspector

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! 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 supervi...