City of Huntington Park · 1 month ago
Building Official
Huntington Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCity of Huntington Park is seeking a Building Official to manage the Building & Safety Division. This role involves ensuring compliance with building codes, supervising inspections and permit issuance, and coordinating with various stakeholders on construction and safety policies.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a closely related field
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
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
Preferred
Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board for Professional Engineers is highly desirable
Bilingual pay for employees who qualify and are City-certified to speak and understand Spanish
Benefits
Bilingual Pay: Employees who qualify and are City-certified to speak and understand Spanish may be eligible to receive bilingual pay.
Company
City of Huntington Park
With a long and distinguished history, the City of Huntington Park has evolved from a small community of 526 people in 1906 to a bustling retail center for the Los Angeles County Region.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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