Building Inspection
There are a wide range of opportunities for Building Inspectors and a variety of industry certifications available. For additional information on Building Inspection, check out the State of California Employment Development Department site which has great information about Building Inspectors in California including wages and benefits, expected working conditions, a job outlook, and job search tips.
The International Code Council is a primary certifying agency and offers testing for the California Residential Building Inspector certification.
The US Department of Labors Career InfoNet website has an extensive listing of certifications and certifying organizations. From the Career InfoNet site, click on Certification Finder under Career Tools and search for Building Inspection.