Senior Building Inspector

Willdan; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employee Discount Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Opportunities for Career Growth

Job summary

Willdan offers a full-time position for an ICC-Certified Senior Building Inspector in Riverside, CA. The role involves inspecting commercial, residential, and industrial properties to ensure compliance with building codes and safety standards.

Qualified candidates will have ICC certifications, at least five years of municipal experience, and the ability to lift moderate weights. The company provides competitive salaries, employee discounts, a referral program, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in jurisdictions.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Issue violation notices and permits for construction.
• Document inspection results and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

ICC Certifications (Commercial and Residential)

Municipal experience

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

Why Join the Willdan Team

Willdan is a Municipal Services Firm that has provided superior engineering, planning, building, and many other consulting services to government agencies for more than 60 years.

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., currently has a full-time opening for an ICC-Certified Senior Building Inspector in the Riverside, CA area. Those qualified shall be responsible for inspecting commercial, residential, and industrial properties, during and after construction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure that the building and construction site complies with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
• Issue violation notices, stop‑work orders, and permits for construction.
• Document results of inspections.
• Effectively communicate findings to homeowners and contractors.
• Coordinate with and assist other field inspectors. Pick up extra inspections as needed.
• Explain and clarify code‑related problems with contractor field personnel.
• Communicate and uphold standards consistently.
• Conduct building damage assessment inspections.
• Invest time in continued education.
• Provide training and mentoring to current inspectors, coordinate and assist in selection and training of new staff.
• Follow up on phone calls and complaint issues.
• Handle customer service issues for walk‑ins that need clarification on code‑related issues.
• Serve as a resource for inspectors in the field.
• Interpret and apply Building, Electrical, Elevator, Mechanical, and Plumbing standards and regulations.
• Conduct ride‑along with field inspectors to provide ongoing supervision and feedback regarding job performance and consistency on field calls.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of inspections; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements

• International Code Council (ICC) Certifications (Commercial and Residential)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in jurisdictions
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Municipal experience

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Amazing Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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