BUILDING INSPECTOR I/II

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of BUILDING INSPECTOR I/II 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.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical installations in residential, commercial, and industrial construction; evaluates and determines 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.

Qualifications

Building Inspector I

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience: 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• 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

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

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

Licenses and Certifications

• 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.
  

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Current Inspector Certificates (must be scanned and attached to the online application).

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide ).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://naces.org/members/ or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,687 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance equal to $100,000. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employees and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $50 a month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the SEIU MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• State Disability Insurance - Automatic coverage administered by the Employee Development Department (EDD) of the State of California
• Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80hrs, 5-9 yrs. = 120hrs, 10+ yrs. = 160 hrs.

For other special compensation, refer to the SEIU MOU .
For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1
For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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