Supervising Building and Safety Engineer

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

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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 (Download PDF reader) for more details.**

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

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.

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

• LICENSE Must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil or Structural Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
• EDUCATION Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. ***
• EXPERIENCE Three (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.

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Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any…