Regional Building Inspector Supervisor

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 Land Use Services Department is looking for a Regional Building Inspector Supervisor to join a dynamic team dedicated to outstanding service, innovation, and teamwork. The Regional Building Inspector Supervisor will be responsible for supervising building inspection functions in an assigned geographical area including one or more offices. Duties include but are not limited to the following: supervise the work of assigned staff; prepare and sign work evaluations; review and adjust workloads; advise staff regarding code interpretation; assist in settling conflicts with builders concerning code interpretation or requirements.

Supervisors may be assigned to any location depending on business needs. The resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they arise.

For more detailed information, refer to the Regional Building Inspector Supervisor job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To view job specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

Travel: 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.

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.

Candidates MUST meet both the Experience Requirement and Certification Requirement.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Three (3) years of experience as a Building Inspector, performing journey-level building inspections for a public agency in California, with responsibility for conducting inspections to ensure compliance with building codes, ordinances and regulations and the authority to issue notices of correction and violation; AND one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience as a Building Inspector (may be concurrent).

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

Current possession of International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Residential or Commercial Inspector, Certified Building Official, or Certified Plan Examiner. Required Certificates should be clearly listed in the Certification/License section of the applications.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to guide staff in solving problems, while possessing extensive knowledge of the California Building Codes and the day-to-day operations of a Building and Safety regional office. Possession of a college degree in a related field and two years of progressively responsible supervision is highly desirable.

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 as soon as possible.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

This recruitment is Continuous and may close at any time. It is in your best interest to submit your application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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.

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

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees 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 recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

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

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