Building Official

Salary : $76,190.40 - $93,558.40 Annually
Location : 6550 Miles Ave Huntington Park, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2019-00062
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 11/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

The Position

Under direction of the Director of Community Development Department, this management position plans, directs, supervises and coordinates assigned functions and program areas of the Building & Safety Division to ensure compliance with federal, state and local building codes; and housing and zoning ordinances; and serves as the City's Building Official supervising the plan review, permit issuance, building inspection and customer service functions of the Division, including Encroachment Permits. This position recommends and implements City policy concerning building safety for the construction of residential and commercial buildings; manages City capital improvement projects; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; supervises the work of others; and performs related duties as required.
Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Building and Safety Division;
• Plans, coordinates, reviews and supervises the daily operations of Building and Safety Division personnel in all aspects of the plan check, permit issuance, building inspection, and customer service functions of the Division, including managing consultant services on an as-needed basis;
• Meets with developers, contractors and/or property owners to assist them with the development/permit process;
• In the absence or at the direction of the Director of Community Development Department, assumes departmental responsibilities;
• Supports the Code Enforcement Program and directs the investigation of complaints regarding violations of City ordinances, codes, regulations and requirements and violations of building codes;
• Monitors and keeps informed of current trends in the building inspections and code enforcement fields, evaluates the impact on operations and recommends policy and procedural improvements, including technology upgrades;
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of building plan review, inspection, and code enforcement;
• Reviews, issues, and inspects Encroachment Permits for temporary and permanent encroachments on to public rights of way and City property;
• Coordinates work with other divisions, departments, and agencies;
• Manages capital improvement projects for the City;
• Assists the Director of Community Development Department, in a variety of engineering functions;
• Assists in the preparation of the annual departmental budget;
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels;
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures;
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures;
• Assigns to and reviews work of subordinates to assure timely and efficient completion of assignments;
• Researches special projects, evaluates alternatives, prepares reports and recommendations, writes correspondence, and responds to public and regulatory agency inquires and provides pertinent information;
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;
• Provides assistance at the public counter as needed;
• Responds to emergencies as required, coordinates activities with other responders to provide effective response; directs the work of staff and utilization of resources to affect operational effectiveness and ensure the safety of the community;
• Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence to boards, commissions and the City Council;
• Explains City and departmental policies to staff and public;
• Operates a variety of standard office equipment and machines which may include but is not limited to the following: personal computer and related software, scanner, calculator, photo copying machine, shredder, fax machine, telephone, etc.;
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints;
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as situation requires.

Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive building inspection, permit issuance, and plans examining program;
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations including the Uniform Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, and the National Electrical Code;
• Research methods and sources of information related to civil engineering and building code enforcement;
• Legal procedures involved in the enforcement of building codes;
• Plan checking principles and practices;
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NDPES) requirements, programs, and compliance;
• Principles and practices of supervision, including work planning, direction and personnel practices;
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration;
• Functions, operations and objectives of Municipal Government;
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers;
• Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases;
• Good customer service practices.

Ability to:

• Plan, implement and supervise a variety of Building and Safety functions;
• Read and interpret building and engineering plans and specifications;
• Organize, coordinate and perform major plan check tasks;
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff;
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff;
• Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures;
• Prepare and administer budgets;
• Analyze, interpret, apply and enforce regulations and policies;
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials;
• Organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines;
• Make sound, independent decisions within established regulatory, policy and procedural guidelines;
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public;
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals;
• Use and properly maintain assigned tools and equipment;
• Operate a vehicle, observing legal and defensive driving practices;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and members of the public contacted during the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of equivalent education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the plan review, permitting, and inspection of construction of public, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, including a minimum of two (2) years at a supervisory level.

License or Certificate:

• A valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Certification as a plans examiner by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).
• Certification by either the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) or the California Association of Building Officials (CABO) as a Building Official.
• Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board for Professional Engineers is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position including a full background check.

Bilingual Pay:

• Employees who qualify and are City-certified to speak and understand Spanish may be eligible to receive bilingual pay.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed online only.

Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements.

Provide all relevant knowledge, training, and experience in the Supplemental Questionnaire section to assist in evaluating your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.

If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
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The information provided in the following supplemental questions will be used in conjunction with the application materials to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application to be considered complete. A resume may not be submitted in lieu of completing the application and supplemental questions. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

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Do you have a valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record?

• No
• Yes

03

Do you possess a BA/BS or Master's in the Building Industry trade i.e. Engineering, Architecture, or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the degree(s) received. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
05

Please select your year(s) of professional experience in building safety, building inspections, plan checking, and related community development activities in a governmental agency setting.

• I do not have any professional or related experience.
• At least six months, but less than one year
• At least one, but less than two years
• At least two, but less than three years
• At least three, but less than four years
• At least four, but less than five years
• Five or more years

06

Please describe your professional experience in building safety, technical knowledge, building code requirements & compliance, inspection & enforcement, and development activities in a governmental agency setting and include the following in your response: 1) Employer Name 2) Position Title 3) Employment Dates 4) # of hours per week 5) Job function related to planning experience in a governmental agency. If you answered "No", please type N/A
07

Please select your years of supervisory experience in building safety and related community development activities in a governmental agency setting:

• No supervisory experience
• Less than one year
• At least one year, but less than two
• Two or more years

08

Please describe your supervisory experience in building safety, building code compliance , and related community development activities in a governmental agency setting and include the following in your response: 1) Employer Name 2) Position Title 3) Employment Dates 4) # of hours per week 5) Supervisory duties related to planning experience in a governmental agency. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
09

Please explain your experience in mentorship and leadership in regard to overseeing building inspectors and building permit technicians.
10

Briefly describe your experience in making presentations to City Council, agencies, and the public
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Do you possess a valid certifications from the Internation Conferences of Building Officials (ICBO)/ International Code Council (ICC) or any other Building Trade organizations? If so, please state and date of when certification was obtained.

• No
• Yes

12

Do you have experience with California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24)?

• No
• Yes

13

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list related work experience by including the following: 1) Employer Name 2) Position Title 3) Employment Dates 4) # of hours per week 5) Job function related to California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) compliance in a governmental agency. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
14

Do you have governmental agency experience administering complex building inspections, plan checks, permit issuance and Building Codes?

• No
• Yes

15

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list related work experience by including the following: 1) Employer Name 2) Position Title 3) Employment Dates 4) # of hours per week 5) Job function related to building safety experience in a governmental agency. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
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