County Building Inspector Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The Job 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 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: 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. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the Untied States.

Minimum Requirements Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the Certification options AND ONE (1) of the Experience options in order to qualify. 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 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. AND 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. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in CA Building codes, ordinances and regulations. Selection Process Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

To receive consideration for this excellent 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 your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment.

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Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application 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 posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment.

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, 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 within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and 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.

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