Building Inspector II

Overview

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. They 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 the Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

• 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 45 hours of continuing education for every 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.
• Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

• Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the Certification options AND ONE (1) of the Experience options

• CERTIFICATION OPTIONS
  • CERTIFICATION OPTION 1: Possession of ICC certification (or equivalent) in the California Building Code in one 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 of 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 of 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 field.

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

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive consideration for this opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

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

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To ensure timely submission of your online application, please complete and submit before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the deadline. You will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email after successful…