Building and Safety Engineering Manager*
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $126,630.40 - $174,553.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-17001LUS-01
Department: Land Use Services
Opening Date: 03/08/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
Land Use Services invites qualified applicants to apply for an excellent career opportunity in leadership as the Building and Safety Engineering Manager.* Building and Safety Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations, policies, and procedures within the Building and Safety- Plan Check Engineering Unit. This includes ensuring compliance with building codes, managing personnel, and coordinating plan checks and inspections. The Engineering Manager will also lead initiatives for continuous improvement and serve as a technical resource for staff and the public.
Essential duties may include:
*Official Title: Engineering Manager; for more details, review the job description.
Health BenefitsPaid Time OffRetirement
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Click the link for additional details: Click the link for Modified Benefit Option (MBO):
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reaching or working below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally works 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 uses protective equipment or clothing.
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 United States.
Minimum Requirements
License: All qualified candidates must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.Qualified candidatesmust meet one of the following combinations of education & experience options:
OPTION 1
EducationBachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.*ExperienceTwo (2) years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience overseeing and directing engineering and technical staff in the execution of responsibilities related to building safety, structural design, and/or construction management.
OPTION 2EducationBachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Architecture or a closely related field*ExperienceFour (4) years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience overseeing and directing engineering and technical staff in the execution of responsibilities related to building safety, structural design, and/or construction management.
Notes:
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will posses:
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
This recruitment is continuous and may close once a sufficient number of applications are received.
Application Procedure:Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire before the posted deadline.It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. 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 require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Management Unit
The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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This Supplemental Questionnaire and the County Application will be used to determine and evaluate your qualifications. Only qualified candidates may be invited to advance in the selection process and participate in the work simulation exercise. Please do not refer to a resume in lieu of answering the questions.
Your responses should be complete but concise and list the position title, employer, and dates of employment for experience referenced. Experience referenced in this section MUST be listed in the work history section of your application in order to be properly evaluated.
Be sure to also indicate your level of responsibility in specified areas (primary duty, assisted with, or participated in) and frequency of duties (daily, weekly, monthly, occasionally).
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Registration: Provide your California Professional Engineer registration number, type and expiration date. If no registration, indicate N/A.
Note: The California Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required for this position. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification from the position.
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Certifications: Indicate below any additional certifications you posses. Check all that apply.
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Education: Please select the option below that reflects your education relevant to civil engineering.
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Education: If qualifying under Option 2 of the minimum requirements, list your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in engineering or a related field. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned.
Example: CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr units You may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field do not need to provide list of coursework.
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Supervision: Describe your experience as a supervisor. Include experience in hiring, assigning and reviewing work, completing work performance evaluations, handling disciplinary actions, developing work schedules and approving time off. Indicate the number of subordinate staff and their titles. If no experience, indicate N/A.
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Project Management: Describe your experience which includes directing and supervising engineers, planners, and technicians. Include your experience from the planning through the design and construction phases and interacting with the public, regulatory agencies and government agencies. If no experience, indicate N/A.
08
Contracts: Describe and expand on your contract experience with professional consultants and construction contracts, include your role and responsibilities in the awarding, monitoring, conducting inspections and overall administration of contracts. Indicate, by employer, the number of months performing these duties. If no experience, indicate N/A.
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Building and Safety: Describe your experience reviewing and examining complex building plans for conformance with State and local codes, regulations, and ordinances. Include your specific responsibilities and experience in the areas of building safety, structural design, and/or construction management. If no experience, indicate N/A.
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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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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's 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 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.
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Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-17001LUS-01
Department: Land Use Services
Opening Date: 03/08/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
Land Use Services invites qualified applicants to apply for an excellent career opportunity in leadership as the Building and Safety Engineering Manager.* Building and Safety Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations, policies, and procedures within the Building and Safety- Plan Check Engineering Unit. This includes ensuring compliance with building codes, managing personnel, and coordinating plan checks and inspections. The Engineering Manager will also lead initiatives for continuous improvement and serve as a technical resource for staff and the public.
Essential duties may include:
- Leadership & Supervision: Assist with developing and implementing division goals, objectives, and policies; supervise, train, and evaluate assigned professional, technical, and clerical personnel; ensure uniform application of applicable codes and regulations.
- Plan Check & Inspection Coordination: Oversee the review and approval of plans, structural calculations, and other related documents to ensure compliance with the California Building Code (CBC), California Residential Code (CRC), California Electrical Code (CEC), and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) standards.
- Code Interpretation & Compliance: Review and recommend updates to applicable building codes and regulations; interpret codes, provide technical guidance to builders, contractors, and property owners, and respond to inquiries regarding policies and procedures.
- System Management: Oversee the operation and maintenance of the computerized building permit processing system.
- Budget & Reporting: Assist in preparing and administering the division budget; prepare reports, memos, and manuals regarding division operations as requested.
- Plan Review & Approval: Review and approve building plans for state and county compliance with zoning codes; resolve disputes and approve major projects and Certificates of Occupancy.
- Community & Public Relations: Represent the department in public forums, meetings, and professional committees; provide technical assistance to outside agencies, business groups, and community organizations.
*Official Title: Engineering Manager; for more details, review the job description.
Health BenefitsPaid Time OffRetirement
- Medical and Dental: family coverage
- Vision: employee coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Admin leave with cash-out option
- Perfect attendance leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available
- 457(b) deferred compensation plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Click the link for additional details: Click the link for Modified Benefit Option (MBO):
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reaching or working below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally works 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 uses protective equipment or clothing.
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 United States.
Minimum Requirements
License: All qualified candidates must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.Qualified candidatesmust meet one of the following combinations of education & experience options:
OPTION 1
EducationBachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.*ExperienceTwo (2) years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience overseeing and directing engineering and technical staff in the execution of responsibilities related to building safety, structural design, and/or construction management.
OPTION 2EducationBachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Architecture or a closely related field*ExperienceFour (4) years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience overseeing and directing engineering and technical staff in the execution of responsibilities related to building safety, structural design, and/or construction management.
Notes:
- 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 posses:
- ICC Certificate as Building Plans Examiner.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience as a Plan Examiner, with familiarity with the California Building Code (CBC), California Residential Code (CRC), California Electrical Code (CEC), and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) standards
- Experience in the preparation and presentation of reports and handling highly visible and politically sensitive issues of public interest.
- Experience with outside agencies, and with the ability to plan, coordinate, and over the public counter and field inspector operations.
- Experience with improving operations and permitting processes, initiating new ideas, and fostering staff cooperation.
- Certified Access Specialist" (CASp) certification is highly desirable.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
This recruitment is continuous and may close once a sufficient number of applications are received.
Application Procedure:Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire before the posted deadline.It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. 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 require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Management Unit
The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
This Supplemental Questionnaire and the County Application will be used to determine and evaluate your qualifications. Only qualified candidates may be invited to advance in the selection process and participate in the work simulation exercise. Please do not refer to a resume in lieu of answering the questions.
Your responses should be complete but concise and list the position title, employer, and dates of employment for experience referenced. Experience referenced in this section MUST be listed in the work history section of your application in order to be properly evaluated.
Be sure to also indicate your level of responsibility in specified areas (primary duty, assisted with, or participated in) and frequency of duties (daily, weekly, monthly, occasionally).
- I have read and understand the instructions as stated above.
02
Registration: Provide your California Professional Engineer registration number, type and expiration date. If no registration, indicate N/A.
Note: The California Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required for this position. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification from the position.
03
Certifications: Indicate below any additional certifications you posses. Check all that apply.
- ICC Building Plans Examiner
- Licensed Architect
- Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
- Other
- None of the above
04
Education: Please select the option below that reflects your education relevant to civil engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
- Forty-five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field.
- None of the above.
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Education: If qualifying under Option 2 of the minimum requirements, list your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in engineering or a related field. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned.
Example: CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr units You may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field do not need to provide list of coursework.
06
Supervision: Describe your experience as a supervisor. Include experience in hiring, assigning and reviewing work, completing work performance evaluations, handling disciplinary actions, developing work schedules and approving time off. Indicate the number of subordinate staff and their titles. If no experience, indicate N/A.
07
Project Management: Describe your experience which includes directing and supervising engineers, planners, and technicians. Include your experience from the planning through the design and construction phases and interacting with the public, regulatory agencies and government agencies. If no experience, indicate N/A.
08
Contracts: Describe and expand on your contract experience with professional consultants and construction contracts, include your role and responsibilities in the awarding, monitoring, conducting inspections and overall administration of contracts. Indicate, by employer, the number of months performing these duties. If no experience, indicate N/A.
09
Building and Safety: Describe your experience reviewing and examining complex building plans for conformance with State and local codes, regulations, and ordinances. Include your specific responsibilities and experience in the areas of building safety, structural design, and/or construction management. If no experience, indicate N/A.
10
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).
- I understand.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's 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 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.
- I understand.
12
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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