- Salary
- $70k – $96k/yr
- Location
- Throughout San Bernardino County, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Construction
- Education
- Certification
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description

Building Inspectors II are responsible for the enforcement of building standards to protect the public's health, safety, and property. Building Inspectors enforce compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations concerning building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, energy, and disabled access. Inspections include a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects under construction, including new, altered, repaired, and completed structures.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies at the JOSHUA TREE location ONLY, which require travel throughout assigned region and throughout the County as needed. Joshua Tree is approximately 80 miles from Downtown San Bernardino.
Certification: Incumbents must maintain certification in the appropriate field from a recognized state, national, or international association as determined by the County Building Official. Incumbents shall complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education for every 3 year period.
Location: This position is located in Joshua Tree. Failure to accept the position due to location will result in immediate removal from the eligible list.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Physical: May require frequent climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds; working on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; and regularly working at heights over ten (10) feet.
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.
Candidates must possess one (1) Certification Option AND one (1) Experience Option to qualify.
| CERTIFICATION OPTIONS | |
| Certification Option 1: | Possess of ICC certification (or equivalent) in the California Building Code in one of the following Inspector certificates: Residential Building, Residential Plumbing, Residential Electrical, or Residential Mechanical. |
| Certification Option 2: | Possession of ICC Certification (or equivalent) as a California Commercial Building Inspector. |
- - AND - -
| EXPERIENCE OPTIONS | |
| Experience Option 1: | One (1) year experience in a public Building and Safety agency as a residential or commercial building inspector where the primary duty is inspecting building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical projects for compliance with nationally recognized model codes and applicable state and federal regulations, and with the authority to issue notices of correction and violation. |
| Experience Option 2: | Two (2) years of experience complying with public agencies on approved plans in a construction trade or closely related. |
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing 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.