Chief Building Official

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of a municipal building division or department.
• Interpreting, applying, and enforcing California Building Codes, municipal codes, ordinances, and related regulations.
• Overseeing building inspections, plan review, permitting, code compliance, and customer service functions.
• Supervising, mentoring, and coordinating building inspectors, plans examiners, permit technicians, and support staff.
• Reviewing complex construction documents, inspection reports, correction notices, and code interpretations.
• Providing technical guidance to staff, contractors, design professionals, property owners, and public agency representatives.
• Ensuring permit processing, plan review, and inspection services are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Coinciding with Planning, Engineering, Fire, Public Works, and other departments as needed.
• Supporting process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and high-quality service delivery.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, code interpretations, and recommendations for municipal leadership.
• Representing the Building Division in meetings with city staff, elected officials, developers, consultants, and members of the public.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, adopted codes, safety standards, and agency policies.

Requirements

• Certifications: Preferred Certifications May Include ICC Certified Building Official, ICC Building Plans Examiner, ICC Building Inspector, CASp certification, Certified Access Specialist experience.
• A combination of relevant experience, certifications, and technical expertise may be considered.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Flexible, Full-Time, Part-time On-Site or Hybrid

Compensation Details

64.57-78.89 Hourly Wage