Building/Enforcement

Salary: $116,230.40 - $141,252.80 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25358512
Department: Planning & Development Services
Division: Building Services
Opening Date: 01/27/2026
Closing Date: 2/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

Excellent Opportunity

County of San Diego-Planning & Development Services

Building/Enforcement Manager in the Building Services Division of Planning & Development Services
Interviews will take place the week of March 23, 2026. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the week of April 6, 2026.

Future Salary Increases:

** June 2026 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

** June 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
The County of San Diego invites you to apply for Building Enforcement Manager in Planning & Development Services (PDS). PDS has a current vacancy in their Building Division. PDS will use the list to fill one or more vacancies throughout their department. If selected, you will be an integral part of the departmental mission statements, as stated below.

Building/Enforcement Manager is a second line supervisory class. The incumbent will supervise staff and will report directly to the Program Manager under the Chief of the Building Division. The incumbent will have duties that include but are not limited to:

• Manage, coordinate, direct, plan, and provide administrative guidance to the Building/Enforcement Unit in PDS
• Oversee the work of staff that conduct daily inspections of construction projects
• Oversee the continued training and growth of staff
• Oversee the work of staff responsible for issuance of building permits, plan checking, inspections, public records, and archives
• Oversee the plan review of commercial MEP plans
• Review second opinions on code interpretation and inspection notices made by staff
• Investigate and initiate procedures to abate violations of State, Municipal, or County laws, and enforcement of building codes

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. The department is located at the County Operations Center, a modern 44-acre regional complex in Kearney Mesa. The County Operations Center includes 18 structures and houses 19 departments, including an employee gym/workout center.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.

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Hiring Timeline & Dates

• Job Offer and Background Process begins in April 2026. 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.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in public/business administration, criminal justice, planning, engineering, environmental health, law, or a closely related field; AND, three (3) years of professional journey-level experience performing building inspections, enforcement work or building plan review for a public agency. Two (2) of the three (3) years of experience must have been at the lead or supervisory level.

Note: Additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

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Certification/Registration

Certification as a Building Official, Building Plans Examiner, Combo Dwelling Inspector, or as a Combination Inspector is highly desirable. Certificate of completion of P.O.S.T. approved P.C. 832 training is also desirable.
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.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

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.
Note: 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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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," or "See Application," as these are not valid answers. If you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the hiring department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. Do you understand this information?

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in public/business administration, criminal justice, planning, engineering, environmental health, law, or a closely related field?

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Do you have at least three (3) years of professional journey-level experience performing building inspections, enforcement work or building plan review for a public agency (Note: Two (2) of the three (3) years of experience must have been at the lead or supervisory level)?

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• No

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Do you have at least seven (7) years of professional journey-level experience performing building inspections, enforcement work or building plan review for a public agency (Note: Two (2) of the seven (7) years of experience must have been at the lead or supervisory level)?

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• No

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Do you have past experience dealing with unhappy/irate customers in helping them find resolutions that are in line with local jurisdictional regulations and as it relates to building enforcement or zoning laws?

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• No

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If you responded "Yes" to Question #5, please describe your experience dealing with unhappy/irate customer/s. In your description, include the following information: 1) Your job title2) Employer name3) Issues or concerns of the unhappy/irate customer/s4) How have you resolved the customer's issue or concern in line with local jurisdictional regulations and as it relates to building enforcement or zoning laws; and turned the customer's experience to being a satisfied and happy customer.NOTE: If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A."
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Veteran Outreach / FFSC
• Mana de San Diego
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resources Group
• College/University Career Site
• County Social Media
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Voice and Viewpoint
• Government Alliance on Race and Equity
• Job Fair/Career Event
• California Building Officials (CALBO)
• County Building Officials Association of California (CBOAC)
• California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO)
• International Code Council (ICC)
• Other

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