Building Inspector I​/Ii

Building Inspector I/II – The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position to fill multiple vacancies in the Building and Safety Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Building Inspector I ($35.18 – $42.75 hourly). The Building Inspector I inspects and reviews residential, commercial, and industrial electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems for compliance and conformance with applicable codes and regulations. Assists other inspectors and performs general customer service.

Building Inspector II ($40.72 – $49.48 hourly). The Building Inspector II inspects and reviews residential, commercial, and industrial electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems for compliance and conformance with applicable codes and regulations. Assists in plan checking, provides information at the public counter, and enforces codes.

• Inspect structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical installations in residential, commercial, and industrial construction; evaluate and determine compliance with the appropriate codes and other applicable regulations and approved plans and specifications.
• Inspect single and multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and installations during excavation to finished stages of construction, remodeling, and repair.
• Inspect excavations, foundations, concrete, framing, plastering, plumbing, mechanical, (HVAC), and electrical installations for conformance to codes.
• Check stud, joist, and rafter spacing and other structural member factors; examine, evaluate, and determine grade quality and treatment of lumber, concrete, wire, and composition.
• Check installation of electrical panels, fixtures, outlets, controls, motors, and HVAC equipment; perform electrical surveys of buildings, equipment, and load; provide information pertinent to findings.
• Inspect swimming pools including structural and electrical installations; check for setbacks and bonding required.
• Assist and advise the general public in matters relating to construction and code requirements.
• Investigate complaints and make inspections of existing buildings to determine if hazardous or illegal conditions exist relating to the structures and their use.
• Prepare, draft, and present written reports, issue notices to correct code violations, and issue “stop work” notices.
• Inspect work sites to ensure that contractors and workers have appropriate licenses and that the proper permits have been obtained for the work being performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Building Inspector I

High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Three years of experience in building construction, or one year as a building inspector, or completion of a certificate or degree in construction technology or similar field from an accredited college.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate, Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Possession of an Inspector’s Certificate as a Building Inspector from the International Code Council.

Building Inspector II

High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Two (2) years of experience performing municipal combination inspection services for residential, commercial, or industrial properties.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate, Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• An Inspector's Certificate as a Building Inspector from the International Code Council and a Combination Dwelling Inspector Certificate or equivalent inspector certification in plumbing, mechanical and electrical fields from the International Code Council.

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