County of San Diego
Building Inspector I-25366009
County of San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
County of San Diego, Planning & Development Services (PDS), Building Services Division, is accepting applications for Building Inspector I. Building Inspector I is the entry-level class of the Building Inspector series. Employees in this role participate on a team to inspect residential dwellings, commercial, and industrial buildings for conformance with the California Building Code, zoning and grading codes, and approved building and land use permits. The inspection team supports PDS customers with an effective and proactive customer service perspective, acting as a guide to the approved construction drawings rather than a guard. The County provides on-the-job training to ensure a consistent application of the building code and zoning ordinance across projects, with instruction from the Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical review teams. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in the field with contractors or homeowners, and willing to provide specific corrections for items not constructed per approved plans, as well as guidance on next steps. Flexibility and an open mind to new situations are considered a plus. Planning & Development Services (PDS) The County of San Diego is committed to helping communities thrive while protecting the region’s natural resources. PDS is responsible for long-range land use planning, including the General Plan, Climate Action Plan (CAP), and Zoning Ordinance. PDS evaluates land use projects for regulatory compliance and environmental impacts, manages long-range planning policy, and related ordinances, and advises the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on land use projects, policy, and programs. PDS has seven major divisions: Sustainability, Long Range Planning, Building Services, Code Compliance, Land Development, Project Planning, and Support Services. PDS Mission: Through operational excellence and attention to customer service, PDS balances community, economic and environmental interests to ensure the highest quality of life for the public. For additional information on PDS, see the department materials prior to applying. You are invited to apply for Building Inspector I; if selected, you will be an integral part of our mission. The department is located at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa, a 44-acre regional complex housing 18 structures and 19 departments, including an employee gym/workout center. Hiring Process and Timeline
Job Offer and Background Process begins after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Start date based on medical screening completion or other mutually agreed date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications
A valid Residential Combination Inspector certificate or equivalent at the time of application; OR A valid Residential Building Inspector certificate or equivalent at the time of application and any two of the following prior to the completion of the probationary period: Residential Electrical Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector, or Residential Mechanical Inspector, or equivalent; OR A valid CALBO Field Inspector credential at the time of application. AND One (1) year of building inspection experience with a public agency responsible for enforcing municipal, county and state building and construction codes; OR One (1) year of experience as a construction and trades supervisor or building contractor for single-family dwellings, multi-unit housing and commercial structures; OR Completion of a building trades apprenticeship program and two (2) years of journey-level construction experience; OR Three (3) years of customer service experience issuing building permits, explaining and researching fees, plans, maps, building codes, land-use and zoning regulations; OR An associate’s degree from an accredited community college in building inspection technology. Notes: Certificates must be issued by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), the International Code Council (ICC), or an equivalent nationally recognized certification entity. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, construction inspectors, plans examiners and building officials employed by the County must meet certification requirements and continuing education requirements. Equivalent certifications may be substituted if determined applicable. Click here to review the complete job description including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. Notes on Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation Process
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores from the evaluation of information in the employment and supplemental application. Responses in the supplemental application will be reviewed by an automated system; successful candidates will be evaluated individually for qualification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis. Veterans: The County supports veterans’ hiring and transition to civilian careers. For more information on veterans’ preferences and translator tools, see the County resources. Under California Government Code Sections 3100–3109, public employees are disaster service workers and may be required to participate in disaster service activities as assigned. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
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County of San Diego, Planning & Development Services (PDS), Building Services Division, is accepting applications for Building Inspector I. Building Inspector I is the entry-level class of the Building Inspector series. Employees in this role participate on a team to inspect residential dwellings, commercial, and industrial buildings for conformance with the California Building Code, zoning and grading codes, and approved building and land use permits. The inspection team supports PDS customers with an effective and proactive customer service perspective, acting as a guide to the approved construction drawings rather than a guard. The County provides on-the-job training to ensure a consistent application of the building code and zoning ordinance across projects, with instruction from the Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical review teams. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in the field with contractors or homeowners, and willing to provide specific corrections for items not constructed per approved plans, as well as guidance on next steps. Flexibility and an open mind to new situations are considered a plus. Planning & Development Services (PDS) The County of San Diego is committed to helping communities thrive while protecting the region’s natural resources. PDS is responsible for long-range land use planning, including the General Plan, Climate Action Plan (CAP), and Zoning Ordinance. PDS evaluates land use projects for regulatory compliance and environmental impacts, manages long-range planning policy, and related ordinances, and advises the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on land use projects, policy, and programs. PDS has seven major divisions: Sustainability, Long Range Planning, Building Services, Code Compliance, Land Development, Project Planning, and Support Services. PDS Mission: Through operational excellence and attention to customer service, PDS balances community, economic and environmental interests to ensure the highest quality of life for the public. For additional information on PDS, see the department materials prior to applying. You are invited to apply for Building Inspector I; if selected, you will be an integral part of our mission. The department is located at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa, a 44-acre regional complex housing 18 structures and 19 departments, including an employee gym/workout center. Hiring Process and Timeline
Job Offer and Background Process begins after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Start date based on medical screening completion or other mutually agreed date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications
A valid Residential Combination Inspector certificate or equivalent at the time of application; OR A valid Residential Building Inspector certificate or equivalent at the time of application and any two of the following prior to the completion of the probationary period: Residential Electrical Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector, or Residential Mechanical Inspector, or equivalent; OR A valid CALBO Field Inspector credential at the time of application. AND One (1) year of building inspection experience with a public agency responsible for enforcing municipal, county and state building and construction codes; OR One (1) year of experience as a construction and trades supervisor or building contractor for single-family dwellings, multi-unit housing and commercial structures; OR Completion of a building trades apprenticeship program and two (2) years of journey-level construction experience; OR Three (3) years of customer service experience issuing building permits, explaining and researching fees, plans, maps, building codes, land-use and zoning regulations; OR An associate’s degree from an accredited community college in building inspection technology. Notes: Certificates must be issued by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), the International Code Council (ICC), or an equivalent nationally recognized certification entity. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, construction inspectors, plans examiners and building officials employed by the County must meet certification requirements and continuing education requirements. Equivalent certifications may be substituted if determined applicable. Click here to review the complete job description including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. Notes on Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation Process
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores from the evaluation of information in the employment and supplemental application. Responses in the supplemental application will be reviewed by an automated system; successful candidates will be evaluated individually for qualification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis. Veterans: The County supports veterans’ hiring and transition to civilian careers. For more information on veterans’ preferences and translator tools, see the County resources. Under California Government Code Sections 3100–3109, public employees are disaster service workers and may be required to participate in disaster service activities as assigned. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
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