Building Inspector I/II - City of Moreno Valley, CA

GENERAL PURPOSE
Building Inspector I:  Under general supervision and in a training capacity, performs skilled inspection work in the enforcement of building, energy standard, zoning, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair and use of buildings and structures; and performs related duties as assigned.

Building Inspector II:  Under general supervision, performs all facets of skilled inspection work in the enforcement of building, ADA accessibility, energy standards, zoning, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing, and related codes and regulations governing the construction, alteration, repair and use of buildings and structures; and performs related duties as assigned. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Building Inspector I is the entry-level and training class in the building inspection class series.  An incumbent initially works under general supervision and is responsible for the more routine building inspection functions, such as reviewing permit applications and conducting the more routine building inspections.  An incumbent is expected to become increasingly knowledgeable of state and city laws, ordinance, procedures and practices pertaining to building inspection and to carry out assignments with increasing autonomy and accountability. 

Building Inspector II is the full journey-level class in the building inspection class series.  An incumbent performs the full range of assigned duties in the building inspection function, including identifying and inspecting unsafe or defective construction.
Building Inspector II is distinguished from Senior Building Inspector in that the latter provides lead direction, training and assistance to Building Inspectors.