Building manager Jobs in Simi valley ca

Salary : $154,872.00 - $188,256.00 Annually

Location : Pittsburg, CA

Job Type : Full Time Regular

Job Number : 471

Department : Code Enforcement (CED)

Opening Date : 10 / 07 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Position Information

The City of Pittsburg in California seeks qualified candidates for Chief Building Official i n the Department of Community and Economic Development.

• This recruitment is open until filled

The Chief Building Official will plan, organize, and supervise the activities of the Permit Center, Business License, and Building division within the Community and Economic Development Department including building code enforcement and inspection, permit processing, housing inspection, and rental inspection oversight and compliance activities; provide expertise in building, zoning and plan review administration; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Department Director or designee. Incumbents should have experience with improving operations and permitting processes, initiating new ideas, and fostering staff cooperation.

The ideal candidate will have :

Certification as a Building Official through the International Code Council (ICC).

Thorough knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and zoning ordinances.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Excellent supervisory skills and the ability to hire, train, direct, mentor, and resolve employee issues

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with city officials, contractors, developers, and the public.

Proficiency in building permit and inspection software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment; Adapts to varied and changing priorities.

Develop and administer long-range plans consistent with established goals, objectives, and available resources.

Mediate and resolve complex technical issues timely.

The Community and Economic Development Departmen t is comprised of the Building, Planning, Economic Development, and Code Enforcement Divisions. The Building Division is responsible for enforcing the California Building and Construction Codes as enacted by the California State Building Standards Commission. These codes apply to nearly all forms and levels of construction throughout the City. The Building Division is also responsible for managing the construction permit process; including relaying general information and regulating plan submittal, plan review, permit issuance, inspection and document retention. The Building Division administers the City's Residential Rental Inspection Program, which includes identification and registration of residential rental properties, inspections, and issuance of correction notices and citations when necessary.

About Pittsburg

The City of Pittsburg is a culturally rich and diverse community of over 72,000 residents and expected to grow to 90,000 in the next 20 years. Pittsburg is located in Northern California in the Bay Area Region and is perfectly situated for easy access to the greater Bay Area, San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sacramento, and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Lake Tahoe. Pittsburg City Hall is also conveniently located a short walk from the Pittsburg Center Station for the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART), making a commute from cities throughout the Bay Area very easy. Pittsburg has waterfront homes, a performing arts theater, a variety of seasonal events, an extensive park system, a large public-school system, and a variety of shopping centers. It also offers extensive recreational facilities, including one of the California Delta's largest and most modern marinas. With its commitment to a quality community environment, Pittsburg is an ideal city in which to live, work and recreate.

The City of Pittsburg is a full-service city following the council-manager form of government. We have about 300 full time employees and about 350 employees total (depending on the season). Pittsburg is currently organized into the following departments : City Management, Community Development (Building, Engineering, and Planning), Community Services (Housing Authority, Pittsburg Power Company, and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency), Economic Development and Recreation, Human Resources, Finance, Police, and Public Works (Operations / Maintenance, Utilities, Facilities, Parks, and Water Treatment). Fire Protection services are provided by the Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire Department.

Benefits for regular employees include great location, bilingual pay incentive, CALPERS retirement, medical / dental insurance, paid life insurance, retirement health saving account, deferred compensation plan with employer match, paid time off, incentive pay, tuition reimbursement, wellness activities, employee assistance program, employee development courses, and career advancement opportunities.

Join Team Pittsburg to do meaningful work that will shape the community and make a positive difference.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Develop divisional goals and objectives; assist in the development of and implementation of policies and procedures.

Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the division's work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.

Provides interpretation and decisions on applicable codes, rules, regulations and technical problems of enforcement; monitors plan check flow; computes service fees; coordinates activities with other divisions, City departments, outside agencies and organizations.

Prepare the division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.

Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.

Represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.

Provide technical advice and information as necessary to ensure uniform interpretation and consistent enforcement of codes and compliance methods; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Perform the difficult field inspections and review and approve major projects inspections prior to permit issuance; review building permits to ensure compliance of all pertinent building and safety codes, ordinances, rules and regulations have been complied with; Advises builders and homeowners on minimum standards of construction and materials; coordinate and review the activities of outside consultants.

Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.

Conducts a variety of investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications and prepares a variety of documents related to building inspection programs, policies, updates to building codes and procedures as appropriate to ensure compliance.

Prepare and coordinate reports and presentations on current building issues for City Council, community groups, and regulatory agencies; maintains statistics and reports on inspection and permitting activity.

Monitors and keeps informed of current trends in the field of building inspection and code enforcement, including legislation, court rulings and professional practices and techniques; evaluates their impact and recommends policy and procedural modifications accordingly.

Represent the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.

Foster an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion and collaboration.

Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge of :

Applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and codes related to building construction, urban planning, and zoning.

Principles and practices of building construction methods, equipment, materials and proper inspection.

Principles and practices of land use and construction permitting.

Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.

Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.

Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.

Principal and practices of municipal budgeting procedures and techniques.

Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.

Legal procedures and policies involved in enforcing building and safety regulations.

Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs such as permitting and inspection reporting systems.

Modern and complex principles and practices of permit issuance and plan examining.

Methods and techniques of developing technical and administrative reports and business correspondence.

Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation.

Safe work practices.

Principles and practices of excellent customer service.

Ability to :

Understand and interpret maps, plans, drawings, blueprints, specifications, codes, and ordinances.

Analyze complex building inspection and permitting issues, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Use independent judgment and personal initiative to identify discrepancies and resolve problems.

Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.

Interpret and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Supervise, train and evaluate personnel.

Read, write and comprehend the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Communicate effectively, tactfully and positively in both oral and written form.

Operate and use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.

Maintain applicable certifications through continuing education programs

Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.

Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including coordination with and support with other divisions and departments.

Provide quality customer service through being responsive to telephone, written or in-person counter inquiries regarding policies, procedures and operations as necessary, respond to public complaints in a tactful, professional manner.

Implement technology enhancements and effective tools to better serve customers and increase division efficiency

Contribute effectively to the accomplishments of City goals, objectives and activities.

Education and Experience :

Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education :

Possession of the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in construction management, engineering, urban planning, business administration or another field of study applicable to the responsibilities and requirements of this job class. Possession of a master's degree in construction management, engineering, or business is desirable.

Experience :

Five years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection or plan check, including two years of administrative and management responsibility.

Special Requirements :

Possession at the time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license is required.

Possession of an International Code Council (I.C.C.) Combination Building Inspector certificate, or equivalent.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain an I.C.C certificate as a Building Official within one year of hire.

Possession of a valid Certified Access Specialist and I.C.C. Plans Examiner certification is desired.

Other Requirements :

Physically and mentally capable of performing the functions of the job, including but not limited to those summarized in Example of Duties.

FLSA-exempt

Selection Process

Applications may be submitted online at . The City of Pittsburg utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Although, a resume and cover letter provide helpful added detail in reviewing qualifications, the job application may be rejected if the sections are considered to be incomplete. You will be notified of the next steps in the process via email! In the meantime, Let's stay in touch through social media. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

What Happens Next?

Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process) : a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and / or web-based testing.

All offers of employment are conditional and new hires are subject to complete a pre-employment background screening that will consist of reference checks, livescan / fingerprint check and a civil check. Some positions require a medical examination, psychological examination, credit check, polygraph, drug testing, and full background investigation depending on the job characteristics. All new hires are required to show that they are eligible to work in the United States. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.

The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is twelve months.

Reasonable Accommodations :

The City of Pittsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

The City of Pittsburg Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

Regular employees receive benefit. Please review the andfor additional benefit information.

Do you possess an International Code Council (I.C.C.) Combination Building Inspector certificate?

Do you possess an International Code Council (I.C.C.) Building Official certificate?

Do you possess an International Code Council (I.C.C.) Certified Access Specialist certificate?

Do you possess an International Code Council (I.C.C.) Plan Examiner certificate?

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