Building/Enforcement Supervisor-25371507 at County of San Diego, CA
County of San Diego, CA · San Diego, United States Of America · Onsite
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About the Department
Excellent Job Opportunity at Planning & Development Services
Building/Enforcement Supervisor - Building
Building/Enforcement Supervisor - Building
Building Services Division
Interviews will take place the week of October 13, 2025. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the week of October 27, 2025.
FUTURE SALARY INCREASE:
** June 2026 – 4.25% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + .75% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 – 3.75% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + .75% Market Adjustment)
The County of San Diego invites you to apply for Building Enforcement Supervisor. If selected, you will be an integral part of our departmental mission statements, as stated below.
Building/Enforcement Supervisor is a first-line supervisory class. The incumbent plans, assigns, organizes, and supervises the work of the Building Inspection Unit in the Department of Planning & Development Services; oversees the work of staff responsible for inspections. They may also investigate and initiate procedures to abate violations of State, Municipal, and County laws, building codes, grading ordinances, zoning laws, health, and safety; and performs related work as required.
The County's Planning & Development Services (PDS) has a current vacancy for Building Enforcement Supervisor at their Building Services Division. PDS will use the list to fill one or more vacancies throughout their department.
Planning & Development Services
The County of San Diego is committed to helping communities thrive while protecting the region's unique and diverse natural resources. PDS 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.
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 on PDS, click here.
You are invited to apply for Building Enforcement Supervisor, 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 County of San Diego is committed to helping communities thrive while protecting the region's unique and diverse natural resources. PDS 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.
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 on PDS, click here.
You are invited to apply for Building Enforcement Supervisor, 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.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins in October 2025. 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.
MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Building:
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience inspecting buildings and/or building plan review and enforcing municipal, county, and/or state building codes; with two (2) of the four (4) years performing the most complex inspections including, but not limited to, commercial or high-rise buildings, tracts, apartments, and condominiums; OR,
- Two (2) years as a Building Inspector II or Plans Examiner with the County of San Diego.
NOTES:
Certifications:
Building Option (Inspection)Certifications:
Required within the first six (6) months of employment in this class:
1. Certification as a Building Official; OR,2. Certification as a Building Plans Examiner AND Combo Dwelling Inspector; OR,
3. Certification as a Combinations Inspector.
Building Option (Plan Review)
Required within the first six (6) months of employment in this class:
1. Certification as a Building Plans Examiner.
Click here for more details about the duties and requirements for this position.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.
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.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION:
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.
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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