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Building Inspector I/Ii
Posted on Jan. 9, 2026
- Riverside, United States of America
- 35.0 - 49.0 USD (hourly)
- Full Time
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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:
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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.
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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.
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