Building and Safety Engineering Manager*

Job Description:

Building and Safety Engineering Manager*

Description

The Job

Land Use Services invites qualified applicants to apply for an excellent career opportunity in leadership as the Building and Safety Engineering Manager.* Building and Safety Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations, policies, and procedures within the Building and Safety- Plan Check Engineering Unit. This includes ensuring compliance with building codes, managing personnel, and coordinating plan checks and inspections. The Engineering Manager will also lead initiatives for continuous improvement and serve as a technical resource for staff and the public.

Essential duties may include:

• Leadership & Supervision: Assist with developing and implementing division goals, objectives, and policies; supervise, train, and evaluate assigned professional, technical, and clerical personnel; ensure uniform application of applicable codes and regulations.
  
• Plan Check & Inspection Coordination: Oversee the review and approval of plans, structural calculations, and other related documents to ensure compliance with the California Building Code (CBC), California Residential Code (CRC), California Electrical Code (CEC), and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) standards.
  
• Code Interpretation & Compliance: Review and recommend updates to applicable building codes and regulations; interpret codes, provide technical guidance to builders, contractors, and property owners, and respond to inquiries regarding policies and procedures.
  
• System Management: Oversee the operation and maintenance of the computerized building permit processing system.
  
• Budget & Reporting: Assist in preparing and administering the division budget; prepare reports, memos, and manuals regarding division operations as requested.
  
• Plan Review & Approval: Review and approve building plans for state and county compliance with zoning codes; resolve disputes and approve major projects and Certificates of Occupancy.
  
• Community & Public Relations: Represent the department in public forums, meetings, and professional committees; provide technical assistance to outside agencies, business groups, and community organizations.
  

*Official Title: Engineering Manager; for more details, review the Engineering Manager job description.

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 health care expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Admin leave with cash-out option
• 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
Click the link for additional details: Benefits by Occupation Unit - Management Click the link for Modified Benefit Option (MBO): Modified Benefit Option - Management

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reaching or working below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally works near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally uses protective equipment or clothing.

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

License: All qualified candidates must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. Qualified candidates must meet one of the following combinations of education & experience options:
OPTION 1
Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.* Experience Two (2) years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience overseeing and directing engineering and technical staff in the execution of responsibilities related to building safety, structural design, and/or construction management.
OPTION 2 Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Architecture or a closely related field * Experience Four (4) years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience overseeing and directing engineering and technical staff in the execution of responsibilities related to building safety, structural design, and/or construction management.

Notes:

• Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will posses:

• ICC Certificate as Building Plans Examiner.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience as a Plan Examiner, with familiarity with the California Building Code (CBC), California Residential Code (CRC), California Electrical Code (CEC), and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) standards
• Experience in the preparation and presentation of reports and handling highly visible and politically sensitive issues of public interest.
• Experience with outside agencies, and with the ability to plan, coordinate, and over the public counter and field inspector operations.
• Experience with improving operations and permitting processes, initiating new ideas, and fostering staff cooperation.
• Certified Access Specialist" (CASp) certification is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.

This recruitment is continuous and may close once a sufficient number of applications are received.

Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire before the posted deadline.It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials. 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 click HERE 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Management 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

Salary:

$126,630.40 - $174,553.60 Annually