Building Inspector I​/II

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.

• 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

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].

• 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.

• 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…