Administrative Supervisor I - Building & Safety, San Bernardino, California

The Job

San Bernardino County, Land Use Services Wants You To Join Our Team!

Apply by December 3, 2023 for Priority Consideration.

The Land Use Services Department, Building & Safety Division is seeking an experienced Administrative Supervisor I to oversee a newly created unit of technical and support staff who will be responsible for permit processing intake and project management . The permit process ensures that buildings being constructed meet the minimum code standards that are not only necessary to protect the public's health, safety, and property, but also to promote energy efficiency and accessibility for disabled persons. The process includes reviewing construction plans for compliance, issuing permits, inspection of construction work in progress, final inspections, and the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.

The Administrative Supervisor I is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of permitting activities specifically as they relate to application acceptance, review and approval workflow; and the timely processing and issuance of permits. Essential duties also include conducting operational analysis, making recommendations for process improvement and enhanced efficiency, developing and recommending policies and procedures, gathering and presenting data to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions, supervising, training and evaluating staff, developing and conducting staff training relevant to the permit process, intake, and project management.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary range up to $101,296.00 annually depending on qualifications
Annual Salary Increases: 2% on February 2024 & 3% on February 2025 & 2026
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option that provides a wage differential of $1.75 per hour above base rate with modified benefits.

Click the links below for additional details:
Summary of Traditional Benefits
Summary of Modified Benefits Option

THE DEPARTMENT

San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States and the fourteenth largest in population. The Land Use Services Department is dedicated to ensuring a balance in the areas of housing, business, and recreational needs for the diverse cultures and communities of San Bernardino County. This is accomplished through comprehensive regional planning and administration of building, land use, and environmental policies and regulations. The Land Use Services Department continues to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to San Bernardino County by providing a framework for orderly growth while maintaining the highest level of public safety. We are looking for land use professionals inspired by community-based planning, great customer service, permitting system innovation, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the pursuit of best practices.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel to various sites throughout the County may be required; a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of technical or professional level experience within a land use, planning, building safety, or comparable permitting environment which included primary responsibility for project management, plan check review process, processing and issuing permits, enforcing code compliance and construction inspection. One (1) year of supervisory experience over staff performing the duties stated above is required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION Option 1 A completed Bachelor's degree in Planning , Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, Construction Management, Architecture or other relevant field of study.
Option 2 A completed Associate's degree in Planning , Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, Construction Management, Architecture or other relevant field of study -AND- an additional two (2) years of experience supporting any of the following areas within a land use, planning, building safety, or permitting environment: construction project management, code enforcement, building inspection, permitting or plan check.
Substitution An additional four (4) years of experience supporting any of the following areas within a land use, planning, building safety, or permitting environment: construction project management, code enforcement, building inspection, permitting or plan check may substitute for the required education.

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. 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. (Must be attached if applicable.)

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, dynamic, results-oriented professional with strong critical thinking and leadership skills. Experience in the following areas is desired: operational/workflow analysis and process improvement, development of policy and procedures, fiscal analysis including fee assessment/development, and/or analysis and interpretation of quantitative data.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on the priority review date. Applications will be processed as needed; recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

Note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 Special Testing Accommodations Request Form 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 here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous