Senior Building Inspector (Finance)
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
This position requires possession of a valid ICC (International Code Council) certificate as a Plans Examiner, Combination Inspector or Building Inspector .Certifications must be attached to your application.
The County of Riverside's TLMA Building and Safety department currently has an opening for a Senior Building Inspector position across Riverside, Temecula, and Desert locations.
Under general supervision, the Senior Building Inspector performs the more complex or specialized inspections; examines residential, commercial and industrial building and grading plans; assists at the public counter in issuing permits; reviews water quality permit requirements; performs other related duties as required.
The Senior Building Inspector is the lead level classification in the Building Inspector series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Assignments include one or a combination of the following duties: performs the more complex or specialized inspections; conducts environmental site inspections; serves in a lead capacity over building inspection field or office operations; examines residential commercial and industrial building and grading plans to determine conformance to minimum codes, regulations and ordinances.
Competitive candidates will have hands-on experience with field inspections and overseeing construction projects from start to finish in commercial settings, knowledge of the processes involved in tilt-up and multi-story commercial construction, and possession of a valid Combination Inspector and/or Commercial Building Inspector certification.
MEET THE TEAM!
The Riverside County Department of Building and Safety is dedicated to providing the citizens of Riverside County with courteous, efficient and cost effective services with the goal of improving the quality of life and orderly economic development by the provision and management of grading, building inspection and code enforcement within the integrated Transportation and Land Management Agency activities.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Perform the more complex and specialized inspection of buildings and structures being built, altered, moved, rehabilitated, or abated for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, grading accessibility and mobile home, and environmental codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Conduct initial and follow-up inspections/investigations pertaining to environmental enforcement, including, but not limited to, water quality, air quality, and habitat conservation, and grading inspections and/or code violations.
• Provide technical assistance to and review difficult field inspections completed by lower-level building inspectors; resolve field inspection problems and complaints.
• Examine plans and specifications of residential commercial and industrial structures to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Determine the classification and occupancy groups of structures; determine type of construction allowable for floor area and height.
• Clarify and interpret codes and regulations to developers, contractors, the general public, and other building inspectors.
• Prepare reports and correspondence; assist in training new employees; review and adjust workload of building inspectors in the field; attend continuing education classes as required.
• Assist at the public counter; accept building plan applications for review; issue building permits and input and retrieve data from the permit tracking software program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I Experience: Two years as a Building Inspector II with the County of Riverside.
OPTION IIEducation: 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 experience on the basis of 30 semester/45 quarter units equaling one year of experience.
Experience: Three years of performing building inspection, grading inspection, plans examining, civil engineering, architecture, or environmental enforcement experience. (Journey level experience in trades or professions directly associated with structural aspects of building construction may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of one year of trades experience equaling six months of qualifying experience).
ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: Inspection procedures and methods; principles and techniques of building construction and maintenance; the principles of environmental enforcement inspection procedures and methods; state and local codes, regulations and ordinances applicable to building and construction trades; permit tracking, financial and word processing software programs.
Ability to: Perform difficult and specialized building grading and environmental inspections; accurately check building plans and specifications; analyze, interpret and accurately review water quality permits and best management practices; maintain cooperative working relations with others; prepare clear, concise and complete reports, written correspondence and documentation; deal tactfully and effectively with developers, contractors and the general public; make accurate data entries and use automated inspection and time labor information using a personal computer.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Must possess a valid ICC (International Code Council) certificate as a Plans Examiner, Combination Inspector or Building Inspector.
Possession of a valid Combination Inspector or Commercial Building Inspector is desirable.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at VDBEAIRD@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
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If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
