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.
The Riverside County Transportation & Land Management Agency has an opportunity for multiple Building Inspector I/II positions assigned to the Building & Safety Department.
A Building Inspector - Level I candidate will acquire the knowledge and skills for conformity to applicable codes, ordinances, regulations and techniques; to be able to review building plans and develop the competency necessary to perform inspections and create inspection reports.
A Building Inspector - Level II candidate will perform a full range of duties requiring greater technical knowledge with little supervision or guidance, conduct proper inspections pertaining to building construction and modification of new or existing residential, commercial, industrial buildings or mobile homes. R eview the completeness of building plans during the application process, focusing on residential buildings and structures and investigations pertaining to environmental enforcement, water quality, air quality, habitat conservation, grading inspections or code violations.
Competitive candidates will have ground-up construction experience and possess strong customer service experience.
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. Candidates are encouraged to apply now.
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 - Level 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 - Level 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Building Inspector - Level I
$23.9943 - $35.7229 Hourly
$4,159 - $6,191 Monthly
$49,908 - $74,303 Annually
Education
Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D test.
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.)
Other Requirements
Valid California Class C Driver's License, ICC (International Code Council) Building Inspector certificate. And, ability to l ift, carry, push and pull heavy objects that may weigh more than 15 pounds.
Highly Desired
Candidates who have e xperience with the steps involved for tilt-up and multi-story commercial construction, strong field experience and possess strong customer service experience.
Building Inspector - Level II
$28.2565 - $42.0900 Hourly
$4,897 - $7,295 Monthly
$58,773 - $87,547 Annually
Education
Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D test.
Experience
One year of experience equivalent to a County of Riverside Building Inspector I with responsibility to perform residential or commercial building inspections.
Other Requirements
Valid California Class C Driver's License, ICC (International Code Council) Building Inspector certificate. And, ability to l ift, carry, push and pull heavy objects that may weigh more than 15 pounds.
Highly Desired
Candidates who have e xperience with the steps involved for tilt-up and multi-story commercial construction, strong field experience and possess strong customer service experience.
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. And, willingness to mentor.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please take a moment to upload a copy of your educational transcripts or ICC (International Code Council) Building Inspector certificate, at time of application.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
Veterans' Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) 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.
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: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Degree Verification
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. 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 ).
What's Next!
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current Riverside County or Riverside County Transportation & Land Management Agency employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Richard Griego at rgriego@rivco.org
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).