Building Construction Inspector

The Job FUTURE SALARY INCREASES* 3% effective February 22, 2025 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.
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.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS! 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 REQUIRED 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.
-OR- Option 2: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed coursework in building construction inspection or trades, or a closely related field.
-OR- 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.
Selection Process Application Procedure: Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualified candidates, based on the review of application materials and supplemental questionnaire answers.
It is to your advantage to be complete and thorough in your application and questionnaire responses, as resumes will not be reviewed as part of the competitive evaluation process.
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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.
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