Chief Building Official

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Manager to join our team at the County of San Benito. As a key member of our Building Department, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the County's building inspection and code enforcement functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and direct the County's building inspection and code enforcement functions.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Develop and manage a unit budget and control expenditures.
• Provide major input in the development and revision of County building ordinances.
• Develop and recommend changes in fee schedules.
• Serve on special committees and task forces.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of building inspection records.
• Perform the most complex and sensitive building inspection, plan checking, and enforcement functions.
• Provide consultation and assistance to staff with work problems and assignments.
• Approve the issue of building permits and provide advice and consultation to the public, contractors, architects, and engineers.
• Represent the County Building Inspection functions and policies with the Board of Supervisors, community organizations, other government agencies, and the public.

Requirements:

• Five years of responsible building inspection experience, preferably including experience in a lead, supervisory, or management position.
• Possession or ability to obtain building inspector/plans examiner certification by ICBO/ICC as a building inspector.
• Ability to obtain certification as a California Building Official (CALBO).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of the uniform codes affecting building inspection.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, building materials and tools, and safety standards used in the general construction trades.
• Thorough knowledge of State and County regulations relating to the technical requirements for building permit applications and collection of fees for the same.
• Building codes and ordinances enforceable by the County.
• Principles of mathematics related to the building trades.
• Inspection methods and procedures.
• County code enforcement policies.
• Plan checking and review.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information].