Chief Building Official / Plan Checker

Filing Deadline: April 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Applications MUST be submitted online at www.GovernmentJobs.com

The City of San Pablo is actively seeking candidates for the position of Chief Building Official/Plan Checker. If you are an experienced professional in the area of ensuring building and development safety for communities and are expert in reviewing building and development plans with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public sector plan check and building inspection duties, we encourage you to consider applying for this outstanding opportunity to take your leadership, professional, and technical skills and implement them in a well-resourced, professional organization, with exceptional executive leadership and a talented permitting and inspection team to make a positive impact on the community of San Pablo!

About the position: In addition to the great salary and benefits, including a four-day work week and the ability to work with other high-performing professionals, the incumbent will serve as a member of the Community Development Department.

The incumbent of this position plans, manages and evaluates the work of a Senior Building Inspector, Senior Permit Technician, two Permit Technicians, an Administrative Clerk, and one or more contract Building Inspectors, to ensure systems and processes in the organization run smoothly and optimally. A successful Chief Building Official/Plan Checker should have excellent leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to deal with a detailed technical and policy information and to use this information in making sound decisions to protect the public interest. They should possess the ability to review and offer improvements to organizational procedures and analysis to improve efficiency. For additional information about the position, see the Job Description page of the City's website.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

Incumbents in this management-level classification will plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the operations and activities of the City's Building Services Division ; assume responsibility for implementing City regulations related to setting and ensuring compliance with building standards and laws applicable to plan check, permitting, inspection, flood management, and code enforcement; supervise and participate in plan checking and field inspection operations; approve plans and specifications, as necessary; administer the Residential Health and Safety and Business Licensing programs; and develop and provide comprehensive training programs for Building Services Division staff. The incumbent will exercise independent judgment, and a high degree of interpersonal, customer service, and public relations skills when representing the City with the general public, permit applicants, contractors, consultants, other agencies, boards, committees, and City Council.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Experience and Education: An ideal candidate must have demonstrated expertise in leading, managing, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of staff in a Building Services Division.

The Chief Building Official/Plan Checker is a leader who will work collaboratively to advance the planning, development and administration of services of the City's Building Services Division. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: five years of increasingly responsible experience with a public agency in plan check and building inspection duties, including one year of supervisory or management experience or ten years of progressively responsible experience in the building trades, including one year of supervisory or management experience.

Qualifying training and education include the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in construction management, architecture, civil or structural engineering, public administration, building administration, or a closely related field.

Required license and certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license and possession of a Building Official certificate from the International Code Council (ICC). Additional relevant ICC certifications and possession of an architect's license or registration as a professional civil or structural engineer in the State of California is desirable.

Supplemental information

How to apply: Applications will only be accepted online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanpabloca.

For general questions, call the Human Resources Division at (510) 215-3000. Applications must be submitted to GovernmentJobs.com by the date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications not submitted by the posted date and time will not be considered.

The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the subsequent phases of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee the advancement in any phase of the selection process. Final selection will be made from an eligibility list.

Recruitment timeline: Although dates may change we suggest planning your calendar accordingly, as these are currently the only interview dates.

First Interview: Week of April 22nd Final Interview: Week of April 29: Estimated Start: : Late May/Early June.

Background investigation and Pre-employment medical examination: Successful candidates will undergo a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, and pre-employment medical examination, which includes TB testing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Please contact the Human Resources Department on, or before, the filing deadline if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process. Every attempt will be made to consider your request (medical documentation must be provided upon request). Immigration Reform & Control Act: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all potential employees will be required to provide proof of United State Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy: In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, it is the objective of the City of San Pablo to achieve a drug-free workplace.

THE CITY OF SAN PABLO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITIES/WOMEN/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS RECEIVE EQUAL CONSIDERATION, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, AND DISABILITY EXCEPT WHERE DICTATED BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB.

The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract of employment and these provisions are subject to change.

BENEFITS

• Retirement

• CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for "classic" members; 2.0% @ 62 for new members; "classic" employee pays 10.3% of salary; new PERS members

• PEPRA (employee pays 7.75%)

• Medical Plan: Choice of CalPERS Health Plan providers; employee pays a portion of the monthly premium

• Dental Plan: Delta Dental Plan of California with orthodontia coverage for children, 100% of premium paid by the City

• In lieu/Dual Medical Coverage: Employees who have medical coverage through another source (e.g. spouse) have the option to receive taxable cash in-lieu ($350 1-party, $500 2-party/family) or to contribute the amount towards an existing Deferred Compensation Plan

• Section 125 Plan Benefits: $450 employer contribution per year (prorated based on hire date)

• Schedule: (Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-6PM) Every Friday off

• Vacation: 75 hours to start up to 225 after 25 years

• Sick Leave: 7.5 hours per month

• Life Insurance: $60,000 City-paid policy

• Holidays: 14 days per year

• Floating Holiday: initially prorated based on the hire date (1 floating holiday per year)

• Employee Assistance Program: Generous number of counseling sessions per year; available to employee and eligible family members

• Educational Incentive Program: up to $5,250 per calendar year

• Administrative Leave: 83.30 hours per fiscal year (prorated based on hire date)

Agency City of San Pablo (CA)

Address 1000 Gateway Avenue

San Pablo, California, 94806

Phone 510-215-3000

Website http://www.sanpabloca.gov