Electrical, Plumbing, & Mechanical Coordinator-26367302
Salary
$87,859.20 - $107,806.40 Annually
Location
County of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Regular - Full time
Job Number
26367302
Department
Planning & Development Services
Division
Building Services
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Summary
The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications from qualified applicants for the position of:
ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL COORDINATOR
Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis.
The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment.
Future Salary Increases
June 2027 - 2.90% increase to base pay (Across-the- Board)
Planning & Development Services
The County of San Diego is committed to helping communities thrive while protecting the regions unique and diverse natural resources. PDS is responsible for long range land use planning, including the County of San Diegos 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.
PDS Mission
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.
For additional information about the department, click Planning & Development Services.
You are invited to apply for Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Coordinator; 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.
The Position
Incumbents in this position check commercial and residential plans for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical code compliance; and provide technical training and guidance to the Building Inspection staff on matters related to electrical, plumbing and mechanical plan checking and inspection; and perform the most difficult and specialized code inspections.
Work Schedule
The selected candidate may be assigned a hybrid schedule consisting of teleworking or working remotely; and working at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa.
Hiring Process & Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
For the full job description, including duties, responsibilities, essential functions, and working conditions, please click Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of journey-level experience performing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plan review and/or inspections in the construction field enforcing building codes. This experience must include inspections of commercial and industrial buildings, subdivision tracts, apartments and condominiums.
Blind Applicant Screening
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.
Conditions of 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. 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.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.
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.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veterans Preference Policy for additional information.
Military Skills Translator
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.
Strategic Plan
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) (Download PDF reader).
Disaster Service Worker
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
Diversity & Inclusion
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary (NMG-NCM)
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," or "See Application," as these are not valid answers. If you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. Do you understand this information?
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Do you possess at least five (5) years of journey-level experience performing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plan review and/or inspections in the construction field enforcing building codes; and does this experience include inspections of commercial and industrial buildings, subdivision tracts, apartments and condominiums?
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Do you possess any of the following certificates? (Please check all that apply) Note: Incumbents in the class must obtain one of the following certificates or licenses within the first 12 months of employment as a condition of continued employment:
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Do you also currently possess an International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Combination Inspector Certificate; or equivalent? If yes, please attach a copy of your certificate to this application.
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Do you possess knowledge or experience with any of the following: (check all that apply)
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If you checked any of the boxes in Question #5, please describe the knowledge or experience and include the following in your description: 1) Employer name 2) Your job title 3) Dates of employment 3) Your job duties including a description of the knowledge or experience checked. Note: If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A."
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Do you possess experience in plan review, inspection, and/or construction of solar photovoltaic systems?
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If you answered "Yes" to Question #7, please describe the experience you have and include the following in your description: 1) Employer name 2) Your job title 3) Dates of employment 3) Your job duties including the experience you have in plan review, inspection, and/or construction of solar photovoltaic systems. Note: If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A."
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Do you possess experience in plan review, inspection, and/or construction of gray water, recycled water, or other alternate water source systems?
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If you answered "Yes" to Question #9, please describe the experience and include the following in your description: 1) Employer name 2) Your job title 3) Dates of employment 3) Your job duties including the experience you have in plan review, inspection, and/or construction of gray water, recycled water, or other alternate water source systems. Note: If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A."
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
Required Question
Employer County of San Diego
Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370
San Diego, California, 92123
Phone (619) 236-2191
(866) 880-9374
Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov
We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego.