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Job Opportunity at the City of Sacramento

The City of Sacramento is seeking a Deputy Chief Building Official. The salary range for this position is $109,824.33 - $154,533.86 annually. This is a full-time career position located in Sacramento, CA. The job posting will be open until filled, with application cut-off dates on the 15th of each month. With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

The Position

The Deputy Chief Building Official is a single-position, professional level management classification. This position is responsible for exercising independent judgment to supervise and administer all functions and duties related to the intake of projects, plan submittal, over the counter plan check and permit issuance, enforcement of building and safety codes, laws, regulations, and standards.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader with strong interpersonal and managerial skills, innovative, and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in carrying out strategic initiatives. They will have experience in the preparation and presentation of reports and handling highly visible and politically sensitive issues of public interest. They will have experience with employees, outside agencies, and the public in resolving complex building and policy issues. The ideal candidate for this role will be an adept team player with the ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the public counter and field inspections operations. They will have experience with improving operations and permitting processes, initiating new ideas, and fostering staff cooperation. If you have a background in providing excellent customer service, building partnerships, and want to foster an innovative workplace, apply today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

  • Assist with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities of the division; supervise, train, and evaluate assigned professional, technical, and clerical personnel; develop and provide comprehensive training programs for divisional personnel; provide training to new personnel in terms of City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; provide ongoing training to personnel as directed; ensure uniform application of the appropriate codes, rules, and regulations.
  • Supervise, coordinate, and participate in plan check functions and counter operations of the Building Division, including establishing, improving, and coordinating the plan checking and Building Inspection procedures of the City; providing standardization of enforcement codes.
  • Review and make recommendations on applicable codes, rules, and regulations; interpret building codes and work with builders, property owners, and craftworkers in making changes necessary to conform with codes; answer or respond to telephone, written, or counter inquiries regarding Building Division policies, procedures, and operations as necessary; respond to public complaints.
  • Know and supervise the operation and maintenance of the computerized building permit processing system.
  • Assist in preparing and administering the division budget. Prepare reports and memos regarding division operations as requested. Compile materials and assist in the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications.
  • Check details of building plans for compliance with residential and commercial zoning codes and laws; check more complex plans for construction, alteration, or repair of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to assure compliance with applicable codes; analyze, interpret, and check complex plans, specifications, and calculations; resolve disputes between Plans Examiners, or Inspection personnel and developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public; assist with overseeing the inspection and certification of resale residences; review and approve all major projects prior to permit issuance; issue Certificate of Occupancy for completed structures.
  • Appear before public agencies, business, and civic groups, and other organizations in the presentation and discussion of building and safety-related problems, proposals, projects, and policies; serve as personnel and provide recommendations to various City and citizen advisory boards and committees as assigned; represent the department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
  • Serve as Chief Building Official as required.
  • Other related duties may also be performed.

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

  • Construction requirements, practices, and intent of regulations for the development and construction of complex engineered buildings and structures ranging from homes to high-rise office and residential structures, atrium hotels, hazardous occupancies, manufacturing plants, historic structures, and large public assembly structures.
  • Structural engineering of building structures.
  • Methods, practices, materials, principles, techniques, and processes used in building construction, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations.
  • Stages of construction when defects and violations of building regulations, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes are most readily observed and corrected.
  • Site development, zoning compliance structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, smoke control, fire suppression, and security systems.
  • Principles and practices of modern public administration including planning, organizing, staffing, supervising, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Public relations techniques and practices.
  • Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Title 24 Building Standards, State Housing Law, Labor Code, Business and Professional Code regulations for engineers, architects, and state contractor regulations.
  • Principles and practices of building inspection, including current literature and recent developments in the field.
  • Statistical concepts and methods; project management.

    • Skill in :

  • Principles and practices of effective budgeting
  • Public speaking.
  • Use of modern office equipment including computers, computer applications, and software.
  • Negotiation.
  • Conflict resolution.

    • Ability to :

  • Organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Building Division.
  • Mediate and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Accurately assess organizational issues and opportunities.
  • Plan, coordinate, and direct the work of lower-level personnel.
  • Ensure safe buildings and a positive development environment for the City.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department heads, property owners, contractors, civic groups, personnel from other jurisdictions, public officials, and the general public.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
  • Prepare and present clear and concise reports.
  • Present complicated building and policy issues to the City Council and the public.
  • Understand diverse needs of building requests.
  • Exercise sound professional judgment in recognizing and handling politically sensitive issues of public interest.
  • Develop and administer long-range plans consistent with established goals, objectives, and available resources.

    • Experience : Two years of experience performing supervisory and / or management duties in a public jurisdiction related to plan review or inspection of buildings. Education : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Substitution : Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Proof of education should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

    Certifications : Certification from a recognized state, national, or international association within one year of appointment. Certification shall be closely related to the primary job functions such as : possession of an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner. Possession of an ICC certification as a Building Inspector. Possession of a council of an ICC certification as a Building Official. Continuing Education : A minimum of 45 hours of continuing education for every three-year period, with at least eight hours regarding disability access requirements.

    The Selection Procedure

    Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

    1. Application : (Pass / Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application for further consideration by the next posted cut-off date.

  • Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
  • Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified if applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work
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