Building Construction Inspector

Salary : $70,283.20 - $96,678.40 Annually

Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-02055-01

Department : Project & Facilities Management Department

Opening Date : 01 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

The Job

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

3% effective February 21, 2026

Project and Facilities Management is recruiting for a Building Construction Inspector who is responsible for inspection of County facilities during and upon completion of construction. The Building Construction Inspector works closely with the County's Capital Improvement Project Managers. Projects include a wide range of construction activities, materials, and features, requiring architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and equipment inspections. Inspections include reading, interpreting, and confirming conformance to complex plans and specifications, and conformance to applicable codes.

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

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Exceptional Benefits plus competitive base salary up to $96,678.40 annually (DOQ)

MBO (Modified Benefits Option)

Boost your base pay by $1.75 / hr for up to $100,214.40 annually when you choose our Modified Benefits Option!

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The Project & Facilities Management Department (PFM D ) 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.

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 may be required. A valid California Class C driver's license must be produced at the time of appointment and maintained. 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 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 : 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.

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

Minimum Requirements

EXPERIENCE : 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.

A maximum of one (1) year of the required experience can be substituted using one of the following options : Option 1 : A certification as an International Code Council (or equivalent) inspector.

Option 2 : Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed coursework in building construction inspection or trades, or a closely related field.

Option 3 : 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 the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicate in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

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.

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EEO / ADA : San Bernardino County is an 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 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 for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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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,

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

PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT

Instructions : The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications . It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note : Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

Minimum Qualifications : Indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Select all that apply.All experience indicated should be detailed in the work history section of your application.

Certifications : Indicate the ICC certification(s) you possess :

Describe your experience with inspection of vertical construction projects . Include the following : This section must be accurately filled out, as it will be used to determine eligibility.

Size

Duration

Your specific role and responsibilities

Number of inspections performed on a typical project

Types of inspections

Types of codes you were responsible for utilizing / enforcing / ensuring adherence

Overall years of experience performing inspection duties

If no experience, indicate N / A.

Substitution Acknowledgement : Candidates who are utilizing one or more substitution option(s) to qualify MUST indicate their eligibility in the appropriate questions which follow.

If you are using certifications to substitute one (1) year of experience under Option 1 , list your related International Code Council (or equivalent) certifications, including the issuing organization and expiration date.If not applicable, indicate N / A.

If you are using coursework to substitute one (1) year of experience under Option 2 , complete the following or upload your transcripts to your application.

Course Title

Course Number

Number of semester OR quarter units / hours

Example : SBVC, Inspection of Industrial Construction, CONST135, 3 semester units.

Only include courses related to the position.

If you have completed a degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Business / Public Administration, or a closely related field, indicate degree completed (e.g., B.S., M.S., etc.), major field, and school. You do not need to list coursework.

If not applicable, indicate N / A.

If you are using three or more years of construction experience to substitute one (1) year of the required experience under Option 3 , describe your experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, or other construction-related craft.Indicate the employer name, dates of employment and the titles of the staff you supervised / managed. Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in your work history. If not applicable, indicate N / A.

Indicate your experience with the below listed computer applications , including level of proficiency (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and the length of time (number of months / years) you have used each on a weekly basis for work :

Word

Excel

Power Point

Other (specify)

If none, indicate N / A.

Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email : As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and / or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note : If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete : Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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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