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County of Riverside

Building Inspector Trainee/Level I/Level II (Finance)

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 Building Inspector - Trainee position requires, prior to the end of the probation period, obtaining an International Code Council (ICC) certificate in one of the following areas:

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 Trainee, Building Inspector Level I or Level II across Riverside, Temecula or Desert locations.

The Building Inspector Trainee is expected to learn building codes, ordinances and participate in closely supervised code interpretation and field work.

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 Trainee
• Attend classes on building codes, inspection techniques, building department operations, and public relations.

• Accompany qualified Building Inspectors on field inspections/investigations pertaining to environmental enforcement, including, but not limited to, water quality and habitat conservation, and grading inspections and/or violations.

• Provide public information over the counter and by telephone concerning the issuance and fee schedule for building and water quality permits.

• Perform basic, non-structural inspections (e.g., pools, BBQs, etc.).

• 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.

• Assist qualified Building Inspectors in completing applications for building permits and all necessary forms and procedures.

• Assist staff in building department counter operations and permit issuance.

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.

• 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 Trainee: $25.7400 - $36.4700 hourly
Building Inspector I: $32.0757 - $43.0426 hourly
Building Inspector II: $37.7723 - $50.7128 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 TRAINEE
Experience: Six months of performing trades or professions directly related to building or construction.
Prior to the end of the probation period, obtaining an International Code Council (ICC) certificate in one of the following areas is required:

Residential Building Inspector
Commercial Building Inspector
Building Inspector
Combination Inspector

Knowledge Of: Basic mathematics and reading comprehension.
Ability To: Learn to understand, interpret and apply building codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to building construction; learn and understand public relations skills.
BUILDING INSPECTOR I
OPTION I
Experience: Six months as a Building Inspector Trainee with the County of Riverside.

ICC Certification: To advance to an interview, a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate must be listed in your application .

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.)

ICC Certification: To advance to an interview, a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate must be listed in your application .

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.

ICC Certification: To advance to an interview, a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate must be listed in your application .

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.)

ICC Certification: To advance to an interview, a valid International Code Council (ICC) certificate must be listed in your application .

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Richard Griego at rgriego@rivco.org

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