Chief Building Official – PBES ($15K Signing Bonus)

About the role

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting the region’s rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region and part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area, the Napa Valley offers a sunny Mediterranean climate, proximity to mountains and ocean, and easy access to shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. As an employer, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens and reflecting the community’s values of Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. The Department of Planning, Building, & Environmental Services (PBES) serves the community by enforcing a fair, efficient, and open process that balances the diverse needs of agriculture, the economy, health and safety, and the environment. PBES includes the Building, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Parks, Planning, and Staff Services divisions. This is a full‑time position located at County Administration – 1195 Third Street, Napa, CA, within the Planning, Building & Environmental Services department.

The Chief Building Official provides strategic and operational leadership for the County’s Building Inspection Division within PBES. The position oversees a comprehensive building permitting and inspection program, including plan review, permit issuance, inspections, code interpretation and compliance, application intake, and