Building Inspector II-25366109

Building Inspector II

The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Building Inspector II. Positions in this job class are assigned to the County's Planning & Development Services (PDS). Planning & Development Services is responsible for long range land use planning, including the County of San Diego's General Plan, Climate Action Plan (CAP), and Zoning Ordinance. The department evaluates land use projects for regulatory compliance and environmental impacts, manages long range planning policy formulation, and related ordinances. PDS advises the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on all land use projects, policy, and programs in the unincorporated county. PDS has seven major divisions : Sustainability Planning, Long Range Planning, Building Services, Code Compliance, Land Development, Project Planning, and Support Services. Through operational excellence and attention to customer service, Planning & Development Services (PDS) strives to balance community, economic and environmental interests to ensure the highest quality of life for the public of San Diego County.

The duties of the Building Inspector II consist of performing inspections of residential dwellings, commercial, and industrial buildings for conformance with building construction, zoning and grading codes, and approved building and land use permits. You are invited to apply for Building Inspector II; if selected, you will be an integral part of our mission. Our department is located at the County Operations Center, a modern 44-acre regional complex in Kearney Mesa. The Operations Center includes 18 structures and houses 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 will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon 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 and any two (2) of the following : Residential Electrical Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector, or Residential Mechanical Inspector or equivalent at the time of application; OR, A valid CALBO Field Inspector credential at the time of application. AND Any one of the following certifications or equivalent at the time of application : Commercial Combination Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, Commercial Electrical Inspector, Commercial Mechanical Inspector, Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Building Plans Examiner, Certified Building Code Official. AND One (1) year of experience as a Building Inspector I with the County of San Diego; OR, Two (2) years of post-certification experience as a building inspector for a public agency responsible for enforcing municipal, county and state building and construction codes and land-use, zoning and grading regulations.

Notes : Certificates must be issued by one of the following organizations : 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 (also professional engineers, licensed land surveyors and licensed architects) employed by the County of San Diego to perform the above duties, must meet certification requirements and continuing education requirements. Certifications may be substituted if determined to be applicable. 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 or bias 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 leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the 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. 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. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Note : Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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