• Gathers data and prepares and submits reports as required. Reports submitted are to be clear, concise, accurate, and on schedule, with appropriate recommendations.
• Attends meetings, hearings and court proceedings as required.
• Communicates objectives and requirements of State and local regulations to engineers, architects, consultants and others including the general public.
• Conducts inspections; investigates complaints. Takes appropriate actions to mitigate hazards.
• Enforces all applicable regulations, codes, and ordinances in a systematic, reasonable and uniform manner.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Building and Safety laws, codes and regulations. Methods, materials, techniques and practices employed in building and site development, design, construction, and inspection. Principles of Supervision. PCs and related software. California & ADA accessibility regulations. California Energy regulations. Report preparation.
• California Building code.
• Instructional methods and public speaking.
• Principles of supervision

Ability to:

Manage a building inspection and safety operation. Perform plan checks. Formulate, implement and maintain policy and procedure. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Perform complex building and safety inspections. Supervise building safety personnel. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Boards and Commissions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with designers, property owners, builders and the public. Prepare clear, concise, accurate reports. Interpret codes & ordinances.

• Supervise administrative and building personnel.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Education and/or experience:

Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Experience: At least 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience construction related inspection and design review, and code enforcement with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity. Practical experience with principles and practices of organization, administration, budgeting, and personnel management for a municipal government is preferred.

Training: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college with major work in construction technology, engineering, or related field. ICC certification as a Building Official must be obtained within one year of employment.

Certificates, licenses, registrations:

Valid CA driver’s license is required.