Building Construction Inspector

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 96,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Construction Inspector to ensure compliance with building codes during construction projects. This role involves close collaboration with project managers and requires a keen eye for detail in inspecting various construction activities. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in building inspections and hold relevant certifications. Join a dedicated team committed to maintaining high standards in public facilities and contribute to the improvement of community infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in your community while advancing your career in construction management.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience in building construction inspection.
• Certification with ICC or equivalent is required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect County facilities during and after construction for compliance.
• Read and interpret complex plans and specifications.

Skills

Building Code Enforcement

Blueprint Interpretation

Construction Inspection

Knowledge of Mechanical Systems

Knowledge of Electrical Systems

Knowledge of Plumbing Systems

Education

Certification from International Code Council

Coursework in Building Construction Inspection

Job description

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES*

3% effective February 21, 2026

Project and Facilities Management is recruiting for a Building Construction Inspector who is responsible for inspection of County facilities during and upon completion of construction. The Building Construction Inspector works closely with the County's Capital Improvement Project Managers. Projects include a wide range of construction activities, materials, and features, requiring architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and equipment inspections. Inspections include reading, interpreting, and confirming conformance to complex plans and specifications, and conformance to applicable codes.

For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Building Construction Inspector job description.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Exceptional Benefits plus competitive base salary up to $96,678.40 annually (DOQ)

MBO (Modified Benefits Option) Boost your base pay by $1.75/hr for up to $100,214.40 annually when you choose our Modified Benefits Option!

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. A valid California Class C driver's license must be produced at the time of appointment and maintained. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles; employees must present and maintain proof of automobile liability insurance. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Physical Requirements: May require frequent climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds, and working on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces.

Certification: Within six months of hire, employees must acquire and maintain certification with International Code Council (ICC) or equivalent recognized state, national, or international association (as determined by the County).

Continuing Education: Employees must complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education for every three-year period.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of recent journey-level experience (within the last five years) inspecting all phases of commercial building construction, utilizing and/or enforcing uniform building codes and contract specifications, for vertical construction projects.

A maximum of one (1) year of the required experience can be substituted using one of the following options:

Option 1: A certification as an International Code Council (or equivalent) inspector.

-OR-

Option 2: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed coursework in building construction inspection or trades, or a closely related field.

-OR-

Option 3: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent journey-level experience in commercial or industrial construction with experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, or other construction-related craft.

The ideal candidate will possess ICC certification(s) and three (3) years of recent experience with a California public agency capital improvement team, working as an inspector for new and remodeled facilities. This ideal candidate will also be proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints to ensure conformance to applicable codes.

Possession of a Residential Building Inspector Certification or Commercial Building Inspector Certification issued by International Code Council (ICC) is highly desired.

Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.