Salary : $69,721.60 - $95,825.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-02065-02
Department: Land Use Services
Opening Date: 07/25/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
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.
For more detailed information, review thejob description.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo review job-specific benefits, refer to:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTPre-Employment Process: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
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 forty-five (45) hours of continuing education for every three (3) year period.
License: 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 Untied States.
Minimum RequirementsCandidates must meet ONE (1) of the Certification options AND ONE (1) of the Experience options in order to qualify.CERTIFICATION OPTIONSCERTIFICATION OPTION 1:Possession of ICC certification (or equivalent) in the California Building Code in one (1) of the following Inspector certificates: Residential Building, Residential Plumbing, Residential Electrical, or Residential Mechanical. Possession of ICC Certification MUST be clearly listed in the Certification portion and attached to the application.
CERTIFICATION OPTION 2:Possession of ICC certification (or equivalent) as a California Commercial Building Inspector. Possession of ICC Certification MUST be clearly listed in the Certification portion and attached to the application.
ANDEXPERIENCE OPTIONSEXPERIENCE OPTION 1:One (1) year full-time equivalent 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 full-time equivalent experience complying with public agencies on approved plans in a construction trade or closely related.
Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in CA Building codes, ordinances and regulations.
Selection ProcessExamination Procedure: 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 and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration as soon as possible.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. 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 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.
For more important details,
Technical & Inspection UnitSan Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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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.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Certifications: Indicate the ICC (or equivalent) California Building Code
Inspection Certifications you possess. Ensure these are clearly identified in the Certifications section AND attached to your application.
- Residential Building
- Residential Plumbing
- Residential Electrical
- Residential Mechanical
- California Commercial Building Inspector
- Other
- None of the above
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Do you have experience working with
CA Building codes, ordinances and regulations?
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Do you have experience in
writing reports, i.e. construction daily reports?
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Do you have experience
dealing with the general public as it relates to construction activity?
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Experience: Indicate which areas you possess experience related to
construction.
- Building
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
- Other
- None
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Building Inspector Experience: Describe your experience working for a public Building and Safety agency as a combination building inspector. Include your experience inspecting building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical projects for compliance with nationally recognized model codes and applicable state and federal regulations, as well as your authority to issue notices of correction and violation. In your response include position title(s), employer(s), and dates of employment where this experience was obtained. The employer(s) must be clearly listed in the Work Experience section of the application.
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
It is in your best interest to provide a detailed and thorough response. Failure to provide the requested information may adversely affect the evaluation of your application.
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Public Agency Compliance Experience: Describe your experience complying with public agencies on approved plans in a construction trade or closely related field. In your response, include position title(s), employer(s), and dates of employment where experience was obtained. The employer must be clearly listed in the Work Experience section of the application.
If no experience, indicate "N/A."
It is in your best interest to provide a detailed and thorough response. Failure to provide the requested information may adversely affect the evaluation of your application.
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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.We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Do not share this email with others and 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).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. 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.
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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.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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