Building Inspector I

The Position The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of BUILDING INSPECTOR I to fill one (1) vacancy 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.
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. 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 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 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.

Selection Process DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Current Inspector's Certificate as a Building Inspector from the International Code Council (must be scanned and attached to the online application).

PLEASE NOTE: THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW AN APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENT. 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 Drivers 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: A) An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at . B) 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.