Building Inspector II- Joshua Tree

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- Joshua Tree 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 eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies at the JOUSHA TREE location ONLY, which require travel throughout assigned region and throughout the County as needed. Joshua Tree is approximately 80 miles from Downtown San Bernardino .

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
For additional information review the Benefit Summary for the Technical and Inspection Unit Learn how you can increase your base pay with Modified Benefit Option (MBO) Summary for the Technical and Inspection Unit To view additional details, explore the Teamsters MOU

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

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.

Location: This position is located in Joshua Tree. Failure to accept the position due to location will result in immediate removal from the eligible list.

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.

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 United States.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess one (1) Certification Option AND one (1) Experience Option to qualify.
CERTIFICATION OPTIONS Certification Option 1: Possess 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. Certification Option 2: Possession of ICC Certification (or equivalent) as a California Commercial Building Inspector.
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EXPERIENCE OPTIONS Experience Option 1: One (1) year experience in a public Building and Safety agency as a combination 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 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

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.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

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 Information (Download PDF) .

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

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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