What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building and Safety Technician Trainee position at San Bernardino County?
San Bernardino County Land Use Services is recruiting for a Building and Safety Technician Trainee* who process a variety of planning, building, and other development related permit applications, provide information to the public, and perform field investigations for the Building and Safety Division.
Duties may include:
- Provide direct customer service at the public counter, online platforms, self-service kiosks, over the phone, and through email correspondence, assisting applicants, contractors, and the public with permit-related inquiries and project processing.
- Conduct permit research by reviewing historical records, permits, plans, and related documentation to assist customers, staff, and outside agencies.
- Perform application intake functions, including verifying required documentation, and assisting customers with permit submittal requirements.
- Scan, upload, index, and maintain electronic records of documents, plans, and supporting materials to ensure accurate record retention and accessibility.
San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States covering over 20,105 square miles of land and is the twelfth largest in population. We are currently in the midst of historic change as our leaders have adopted a Countywide Vision that sets an exciting and ambitious course for our future. The Land Use Services Department includes the divisions of Planning (Current Planning and Advance Planning), Building and Safety including Land Development and Code Enforcement including Fire Hazard Abatement. We are a passionate team looking for the right teammate to grow and learn with us as we plan for our County's Vision. Our work is hard but offers the opportunity to become immersed in leading edge planning initiatives. If you are up to the challenge, are deeply committed to community development, and have the skills in planning for valleys, mountains and deserts, consider joining our team and helping us serve a great cause, a great region, and a great county.
Work Schedule: Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required.
Candidates must meet one of the Requirement Options below to qualify.
| REQUIREMENT OPTION 1: | Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience working in San Bernardino County Land Use Services. |
| REQUIREMENT OPTION 2: | Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience assisting the public with processing permits and applications or explaining rules and regulations of a public agency, reviewing parcel maps or conducting research related to community development. |
| REQUIREMENT OPTION 3: | Fifteen (15) semester (or 23 quarter) units of completed college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in urban development, building inspection technology, code enforcement, land surveying or a closely related field. A list of related coursework must be submitted with the application. |
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the deadline: 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Salary : $39,811 - $52,354