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The Job San Bernardino County Land Use Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as a Building and Safety Technician.* Building Services Technicians play a key role in processing various planning, building, and development-related applications to ensure compliance with county regulations. Key responsibilities may include: Provide direct customer service at the public counter, over the phone, online, and via email by assisting applicants, contractors, and the public with permit requirements, application procedures, project status inquiries, and departmental processes. Review residential building permit applications, site plans, and supporting documentation for compliance with County standards, zoning regulations, and site development constraints

Process permit applications from intake through issuance, including verifying application completeness, applying permit conditions, collecting applicable fees, and coordinating with internal departments and outside agencies. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with applicable County regulations, policies, and procedures while supporting efficient permit processing operations. *Official job title: Land Use Technician; for more detailed information, refer to the Land Use Technician job description.

Positions exist in the Planning and Building and Safety divisions. The resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout Land Use Services as they occur. Immediate vacancies exist in the city of San Bernardino, the Desert region, and the Mountain region.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States covering over 20,105 square miles of land and is the twelfth largest in population. We are currently in the midst of historic change as our leaders have adopted a Countywide Vision that sets an exciting and ambitious course for our future. The Land Use Services Department includes the divisions of Planning (Current Planning and Advance Planning), Building and Safety including Land Development and Code Enforcement including Fire Hazard Abatement.

We are a passionate team looking for the right teammate to grow and learn with us as we plan for our County's Vision. Our work is hard but offers the opportunity to become immersed in leading edge planning initiatives. If you are up to the challenge, are deeply committed to community development, and have the skills in planning for valleys, mountains and deserts, consider joining our team and helping us serve a great cause, a great region, and a great county.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam. Work Schedule: Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required. Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Employees must be able to work in varied terrains throughout the County, including mountain and desert regions. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the Experience Options below to qualify. EXPERIENCE OPTION 1: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience processing permit applications for, or enforcing, code compliance related to land use, building, construction, fire, environmental, or other code regulations, which includes explaining related regulations and requirements to the public. EXPERIENCE OPTION 2: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience providing public information and/or performing investigations, inspections, or fieldwork related to planning, land use, code enforcement, or a closely related field.

Desired Qualifications Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. Candidates must be able to work in varied terrains throughout the County, including mountain and desert regions. Selection Process 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. Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, JUNE 12, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

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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.