Building Inspector II

SAN-Bernardino-Count; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summary of Benefits

MOU benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

San Bernardino County is hiring Building Inspectors II to enforce building codes and ensure public health and safety across diverse projects.

The role requires knowledge of California Building Code, certifications, and the ability to issue notices of correction. The county provides excellent benefits, with a competitive process to build an eligible candidate pool.

Qualifications

• Experience in public Building and Safety agencies is preferred.
• Knowledge of CA Building Codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Ability to issue notices of correction and violation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial projects for compliance with codes.
• Enforce building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, energy, and ADA standards.
• Support certification and continuing education requirements.

Job description

Help build a better, safer future for business and residents in one of the largest, most diverse counties in the U.S. San Bernardino County's Land Use Services Department is looking for Building Inspectors II to join a dynamic team dedicated to outstanding service, innovation, and teamwork.

Building Inspectors II are responsible for the enforcement of building standards to protect the public's health, safety, and property. Building Inspectors enforce compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations concerning building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, energy, and disabled access. Inspections include a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects under construction, including new, altered, repaired, and completed structures.

For more detailed information, review the Building Inspector II job description. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

• Summary of Benefits
• Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

Certification: Incumbents must maintain certification in the appropriate field from a recognized state, national, or international association as determined by the County Building Official. Incumbents shall complete a minimum of forty-five (45) hours of continuing education for every three (3) year period.

License: A valid California Class C driver license is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Physical: May require frequent climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds; working on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; and regularly working at heights over ten (10) feet.

CERTIFICATION OPTIONS

• CERTIFICATION OPTION 1: Possession of ICC certification (or equivalent) in the California Building Code in one (1) of the following Inspector certificates: Residential Building, Residential Plumbing, Residential Electrical, or Residential Mechanical. Possession of ICC Certification MUST be clearly listed in the Certification portion and attached to the application.
• CERTIFICATION OPTION 2: Possession of ICC certification (or equivalent) as a California Commercial Building Inspector. Possession of ICC Certification MUST be clearly listed in the Certification portion and attached to the application.

EXPERIENCE OPTIONS

• EXPERIENCE OPTION 1: One (1) year full-time equivalent experience in a public Building and Safety agency as a residential or commercial building inspector where the primary duty is inspecting building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical projects for compliance with nationally recognized model codes and applicable state and federal regulations, and with the authority to issue notices of correction and violation.
• EXPERIENCE OPTION 2: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience complying with public agencies on approved plans in a construction trade or closely related.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in CA Building codes, ordinances and regulations.

Examination Procedure:

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 and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.