Building Inspector I/II
County of Riverside
Riverside, California
Job Description
Posting number: 26-33232-01
Department: TLMA Building and Safety
Division: Inspection
Job classification: BUILDING INSPECTOR II
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Building & Safety
Summary
Logo of the County of Riverside Building and Safety Department, featuring a compass and buildings in the background.
The County of Riverside’s Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) – Building & Safety Department is seeking motivated, knowledgeable, and customer-focused Building Inspectors to join our team across multiple regional offices. These positions perform complex residential and commercial building inspections to ensure compliance with state and local codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Competitive candidates at all levels will demonstrate:
• Hands-on experience conducting field inspections for residential and commercial projects
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, safety requirements, and state/local building codes
• Experience overseeing construction projects through all phases — foundation, framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and final occupancy inspections
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with contractors, property owners, developers, and the public
• A commitment to excellence, accuracy, and timely service delivery
These roles offer the opportunity to contribute directly to community safety, support responsible development, and ensure high-quality building practices throughout Riverside County.
Building Inspector I: $34.69 - $46.55 hourly
Building Inspector II: $40.85 - $54.85 hourly
MEET THE TEAM!Building Inspector II: $40.85 - $54.85 hourly
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 I: To advance to an interview, a valid International Code Council (ICC) B1:Residential Inspector or B2: Commercial Inspector certification must be listed in your application.
BUILDING INSPECTOR II: To advance to an interview, a valid International Code Council (ICC) B5:Building Inspector [Prerequisites: B1: Residential Building Inspector and B2: Commercial Building Inspector].
Examples of duties
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.
• 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 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.
Qualifications
ALL LEVELSEducation: 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 I
OPTION I
Experience: 6 months to 1 year as a permit technician, framing, constructions with the County of Riverside.
AND
Valid International Code Council (ICC) B1: Residential Inspector or B2: Commercial Inspector certification.
OPTION II
Experience: One year of performing building or construction related work or 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.)
AND
Valid International Code Council (ICC) B1: Residential Inspector or B2: Commercial Inspector certification.
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.
AND
Valid International Code Council (ICC) B5: Building Inspector [Prerequisites: B1: Residential Building Inspector and B2: Commercial Building Inspector].
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.)
AND
Valid International Code Council (ICC) B5: Building Inspector [Prerequisites: B1: Residential Building Inspector and B2: Commercial Building Inspector] Plumbing Inspector and P2: Commercial Plumbing Inspector] certification.
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.
Supplemental information
For questions regarding this recruitment:Please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org or (951) 966-3590. Please allow 1-2 business days for response.
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Date Posted: August 25, 2026