Supervising Building and Safety Engineer*

Supervising Building and Safety Engineer*

Salary

$120,224.00 - $165,630.40 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-17000BNS-01

Department

Land Use Services

Opening Date

07/29/2026

FLSA

Exempt

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The Job

Help build a better, safer future for business and residents in one of the largest, most diverse counties in the U.S.

The Land Use Services Department is looking for a Supervising Building and Safety Engineer* to join a dynamic team dedicated to outstanding service, innovation, and teamwork. The Department seeks a knowledgeable professional inspired by community-based planning, permitting system innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the pursuit of best practices.

Reporting to the Building Official, the Supervising Building and Safety Engineer will assign and supervise the work of professional, technical and clerical staff. Duties may include:

• Review plan check reports, prepared by assigned staff, that indicate deficiencies in plans, calculations and other discrepancies
• Assist in settling conflicts with builders concerning code interpretations, requirements, and substandard structures
• Answer questions and advise the public by phone, email, or in person with information regarding the permit process
• Review and recommend staff workload allocation and permit tracking
• Prepare and sign performance evaluations
• Participate in hiring decisions
• Recommend and carry out disciplinary actions
• Official Job Title: Supervising Engineer; for more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Engineer job description.

RECRUITMENT BONUS: Bonus payments up to $2000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.

REFERRAL BONUS: Bonus payments up to $750 for each employee referred and hired into an eligible regular position.

Refer to the Teamsters MOU for more details.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

With five national awards in the past two years, the Land Use Services Department is a pillar in serving residents and visitors to San Bernardino County through comprehensive, modern regional planning. The County of San Bernardino, which is geographically the largest in the United States and operates with an annual budget exceeding $5 billion, relies on the Department to assist with the historic Countywide Vision, an inspiring course for the future that includes improving quality of life through land use, building, and natural resource improvements. The Department maintains a strong culture, functioning like a family committed to each other and to excellence. If you want to make a difference in your field, begin your future with Land Use Services Department. For more information, visit https://lus.sbcounty.gov/

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: A valid Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability must be maintained.

Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must posses the required License, Education, and Experience to qualify.

LICENSEMust hold current status as a registered Professional Civil or Structural Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.

EDUCATIONBachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. *

EXPERIENCEThree (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing complex building plan review within a public-sector jurisdiction. Experience must include reviewing commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects for compliance with the adopted California Building Standards Code.

• Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Building Plans Examiner Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) is highly desirable
• Extensive technical knowledge of building code analysis
• Proven leadership in managing plan review operations
• Commitment to timely permit processing
• Strong regulatory judgement
• Dedication to public safety and code compliance

Selection Process

Examination 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 as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. 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 review the Government Jobs online application guide 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference:

Eligible veterans, 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.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Supervisory Unit

San 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 Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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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.

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Indicate your highest level of qualifying education:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Forty-five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework.
• I do not qualify under one the options above.

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Engineer License: List your California Professional Civil or Structural Engineer registration number and expiration date. If none, indicate "N/A."

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CA Building Standards Code: Describe your experience reviewing commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects for compliance with the California Building Standards Code. In your response, include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment, the types of projects reviewed, and other relevant job duties. The employer(s) must be clearly listed on the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Technical Code Analysis: Describe your experience conducting technical code analyses involving occupancy classifications, construction types, allowable height and area, means of egress, fire-resistance-rated assemblies, structural systems, and seismic design criteria. In your response include specific examples, the employer(s) where the experience was gained, dates of employment, and other relevant job duties. Employer(s) must be clearly listed in the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Accessibility Compliance: Describe your experience reviewing projects for accessibility compliance (CBC Chapter 11B) and California energy compliance requirements (Title 24). In your response include specific examples, the employer(s) where the experience was gained, dates of employment, and other relevant job duties. Employer(s) must be clearly listed in the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Supervisory Experience: Describe your supervisory experience within a building and safety, engineering, or code enforcement environment including staff oversight, technical review responsibilities, and regulatory enforcement activities. In your response, include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment, and other relevant job duties. The employer(s) must be clearly list in the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Select all the areas below in which you have experience as an Engineer:

• Land Development Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Contracts/Inspections/Permits
• Project/Program Management
• Building Codes
• Plan Check
• None of the above

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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. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. 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).

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We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to download the PDF file. 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 www.governmentjobs.com (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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Employer San Bernardino County

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San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440

Phone (909) 387-8304

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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs