Building Construction Inspector

Job Description:

Building Construction Inspector

Description

The Job

Project and Facilities Management is recruiting for a Building Construction Inspector responsible for inspecting County facilities during construction and upon project completion to ensure work complies with approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations. The Building Construction Inspector works closely with the County’s Capital Improvement Project Managers to monitor construction activities and verify quality and compliance throughout all phases of vertical construction.

Projects involve a wide range of construction methods, materials, and building systems, requiring inspections of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialized equipment installations. Duties include reading and interpreting complex construction drawings and specifications, performing field inspections, documenting findings, and confirming that construction work conforms to approved plans, contract requirements, and applicable building codes and standards.

For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Building Construction Inspector job description.

The Project & Facilities Management Department (PFMD) is a multi-disciplined department of professionals providing San Bernardino County with comprehensive building and facilities services. The department builds and maintains the majority of the County's vast infrastructure, which includes over 250 facilities. Several key departments served include Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Fire District, Sheriff, Probation, Regional Parks, County Administrative Offices, Library, Museum, and many more!

The Project Management team is committed to delivering projects within the County’s annual Capital Improvement Program on time and within budget. The team also prioritizes high-quality improvements that create safe, functional environments for County departments and the communities they serve. Their work spans a diverse range of projects, from horizontal infrastructure to vertical construction.

The Project Management team are forward thinkers, seeking innovative solutions to improve processes, deliver quality services, and develop meaningful relationships with customers. Additionally, the team are hands-on, independent, and self-motivating, preparing bid packages and advertisements for procurement, negotiating and administering contracts for design and construction, and providing inspection and construction project management services from concept through occupancy.

In addition, the Facilities Management team comprises over 100 dedicated staff who oversee the operations, maintenance, landscaping, and custodial services for most County-owned facilities.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Benefits by Occupational Unit: Technical & Inspection
Modified Benefits Option: General Unit

Employee Benefits
County MOU: General Unit

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Physical Requirements: May require frequent climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds, and working on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces.

Certification: Within six months of hire, employees must acquire and maintain certification with International Code Council (ICC) or equivalent recognized state, national, or international association (as determined by the County).

Continuing Education: Employees must complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education for every three-year period.

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 at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet one (1) of the following options to qualify:

Option 1: Two (2) years of recent journey-level experience (within the last five years) inspecting all phases of commercial building construction, utilizing and/or enforcing uniform building codes and contract specifications, for vertical construction projects.

Option 2: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a construction superintendent, assistant superintendent, or construction supervisor on commercial, institutional, or industrial building projects, overseeing multiple phases of vertical construction. Experience should include coordinating trades, reviewing construction plans and specifications, and ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and project requirements.

A maximum of one (1) year of the required experience can be substituted using one of the following options:

• Certification: A certification as an International Code Council (or equivalent) inspector.
  
• Coursework: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed coursework in building construction inspection or trades, or a closely related field.
  
• Construction Experience: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent journey-level experience in commercial or industrial construction with experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, or other construction-related craft.
  

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess ICC certification(s) and three (3) years of recent experience with a California public agency capital improvement team, working as an inspector for new and remodeled facilities. This ideal candidate will also be proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints to ensure conformance to applicable codes.

Possession of a Residential Building Inspector Certification or Commercial Building Inspector Certification issued by International Code Council (ICC) is highly desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications ; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . 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.

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.

If you require technical assistance, please 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the 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 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 .

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

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$73,112.00 - $100,568.00 Annually