Supervising Building Construction Inspector

Job Description:

Supervising Building Construction Inspector

Description

The Job

San Bernardino County's Project & Facilities Management Department is actively seeking a Supervising Building Construction Inspector who will be responsible for the County's team of construction inspectors. The Supervising Building Construction Inspector will manage inspection of County facilities and construction projects, including a wide range of construction activities, materials, and features, requiring architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and equipment inspections.

This position will serve as the expert in reviewing complex plans and construction involving difficult or unusual problems. The incumbent will make frequent visits to job sites, providing guidance and recommendations to Project Managers and the inspection team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and adjusts workloads; participates in the inspection of construction projects; advises staff on code interpretations, new codes, and ordinance changes.
  
• Assists in settling conflicts with builders concerning code interpretations, requirements, and substandard structures.
  
• Participates in the review of initial project designs before plans are finalized and put out for bid.
  
• Approves issuance of stop work orders in situations of deliberate or negligent non-compliance.
  
• Represents the department in legal actions as required.
  
• Carries out full-scope supervisory duties, including hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action.
  

For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Building Construction Inspector job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: 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
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

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 more information, review the Employee Benefits Summary .

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

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 the timely and cost-effective design and construction of projects included in the County's annual Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, the team is dedicated to providing quality improvements to ensure acceptable and safe environments for County departments and the public they serve. Projects range from horizontal to vertical construction, including unique projects such as our Park & Recreation facilities and the County's Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County to various job sites is required. A valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles; employees must present and maintain proof of automobile liability insurance. Mileage reimbursement is available.

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

Certification: Employee must maintain certification with International Code Council (ICC) or equivalent recognized state, national, or international association (as determined by the County). Failure to maintain relevant certificates may lead to termination.

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

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.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Four (4) years of recent, within the last five years, journey-level experience inspecting all phases of building construction, utilizing and enforcing uniform building codes and contract specifications, for vertical construction projects.

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Certification: International Code Council (or equivalent) Inspector certification.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess multiple ICC certifications and recent experience with a California public agency capital improvement team, working as an inspector for new and remodeled facilities. Candidates will be best prepared for this role if they possess expert skills reading and interpreting blueprints and experience ensuring conformance to applicable codes. They will also demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, including full-scope supervision, with a proven ability to effectively lead diverse teams.

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. The hiring department encourages applicants to attach a current resume to their application for use in other phases of the recruitment .

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 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

Supervisory 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:

$79,913.60 - $110,032.00 Annually