Building​/Enforcement Manager

Overview

Building/Enforcement Manager in the Building Services Division of Planning & Development Services (PDS). The County of San Diego invites you to apply for this position. PDS has a current vacancy in their Building Division. PDS will use the list to fill one or more vacancies throughout their department. If selected, you will be an integral part of the departmental mission statements as stated below.

• Manage, coordinate, direct, plan, and provide administrative guidance to the Building/Enforcement Unit in PDS.
• Oversee the work of staff that conduct daily inspections of construction projects.
• Oversee the continued training and growth of staff.
• Oversee the work of staff responsible for issuance of building permits, plan checking, public records, and archives.
• Oversee the plan review of commercial MEP plans.
• Review second opinions on code interpretation and inspection notices made by staff.
• Investigate and initiate procedures to abate violations of State, Municipal, or County laws, and enforcement of building codes.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in public/business administration, criminal justice, planning, engineering, environmental health, law, or a closely related field; AND three (3) years of professional journey-level experience performing building inspections, enforcement work or building plan review for a public agency. Two (2) of the three (3) years of experience must have been at the lead or supervisory level.

Note:

Additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

to view the complete job description, including minimum qualifications, working conditions, and physical characteristics required to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification.

Certification as a Building Official, Building Plans Examiner, Combo Dwelling Inspector, or as a Combination Inspector is highly desirable. Certificate of completion of P.O.S.T. approved P.C. 832 training is also desirable.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins in April 2026.
  
  Note:
  
  Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening:
  Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or another mutually agreed upon date.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Condition of Employment:
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation:
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an…