About The Position
BUILDING OFFICIAL
MONTHLY SALARY: $8,922 - $11,641
Plus An Excellent Benefits Package
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL A FULL-TIME VACANCIES IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.
The examination process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much detailed and relevant work experience. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application materials. Please note that only applicants who are deemed most qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: Continuous until filled.
First Review: Monday, August 7, 2023
- All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources and may close at any time with or without prior notice**
SUMMARY: Under general direction, plans, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the Building Division; ensures City structures are built and inspections are conducted in compliance with federal, state, and local building codes; plans, supervises, and performs complex inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and ordinances; provides complex and responsible support to the Director of Community Development.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodation will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manages the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Building Division, including the City’s plan check, permitting, inspections, and record keeping procedures and processes; and oversees professional service contracts.
- Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
- Oversees the review of building plans, calculations, and specifications for proposed structures. Performs for technical complex plan checks.
- Provides information on building regulations, permits, procedures, developments, and related matters and drafts code regulations.
- Reviews building and construction plans for compliance with adopted codes and requirements; reviews and approves development applications in accordance with City standards and issues permits.
- Conducts commercial and industrial inspections of more complex private development projects to ensure compliance with code requirements.
- Issues corrective action notices, certificates of occupancy, stop work orders, citations, and other various required notices; prepares and issues complex legal notices to maintain public safety and assist other City departments, when necessary, with enforcement of building and public nuisances.
- Resolves field and office concerns or conflicts regarding the application and/or interpretation of codes and regulations.
- Addresses complaints regarding activities of the Building Plan Check and Inspection Services and takes or directs appropriate corrective action.
- Reviews plans and technical documents for compliance with City regulations and ordinances; prepares drafts of ordinances of current codes, and other ordinances for adoption as needed provides professional evaluations and reports as appropriate; produces professional quality staff reports, presentations, and recommendations on planning issues; develops solutions to issues and resolves conflicts; assists in the development of ordinances and regulations as appropriate.
- Represents the Building Division at City Council, Planning Commission, other Commissions, and at professional and public meetings as required.
- Prepares and administers the division operating budget and work plans; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.
- Solicits public and municipal input regarding code changes; evaluates and makes recommendations pertaining to the application of State unform model codes and local code amendments affecting the Building Department.
- Participates in the selection of, trains, directs, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures; interprets City policies and procedures to employees.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, architecture, construction, or a related field. At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in design, construction, and/or inspection of public, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
Knowledge Of
- Principles and practices of organization, administration, budgeting, and personnel management; organization and functions of the various trades, agencies, and organizations involved in the construction process.
- Principles and practices of the California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes, other uniform codes, State Title 24, laws relating to disabled access, and pertinent State and City codes and ordinances and regulations.
- Principles of structural design, plan checking, building inspection, architectural plan review, energy standards, and disabled access or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Computer applications in building.
- Relationship of Building Division to other City departments/divisions.
Skill In
- Supervising building inspectors, plans examiners, and related personnel.
- Resolving building inspections related problems; deal effectively with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, representatives from public agencies, and the general public; operate computer equipment; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Reading detailed plans and specifications to determine compliance with appropriate codes.
- Analyze complex administrative problems, evaluate alternatives, and make creative recommendations.
- Understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, administrative orders, and other governing regulations. Planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. This includes writing professional reports and correspondence from brief instructions and making presentations.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other team members, general public, elected officials, special interest groups, advocates, and representatives from other regional agencies.
- Dealing tactfully and courteously with the general public and others seeking information about City functions and activities.
License And Certification Requirements
Must possess or have the ability to obtain an appropriate California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record. Certification from the International Code Council as a Building Official. Registered with the State of California as an architect, civil engineer, or structural engineer.
Physical Demands And Working Environment
Work is usually performed in a standard office environment; may vary according to job assignment. May be required to travel to various sites, locations and/or events. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours; employees are required to assume duties of a disaster worker in the event of a locally declared emergency.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Selection Process
Applications must be
submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application packets will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a panel interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), military and veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodation
The City of Rosemead is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
Legal Right To Work In The United States
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation
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Emergency Disaster Worker
City of Rosemead employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.
Provisions
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Rosemead
Robert Tapia, Human Resources Analyst
rtapia@cityofrosemead.org
(626) 569-2125
"The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer"
TECHNOLOGY ALLOWANCE
Allowance of $100 per month for employees using personal cell phones in lieu of city issued devices based on Department Director recommendation and City Manager approval.
CAFETERIA-STYLE HEALTH
Employees hired after December 1, 2021, receive up to $1,800 per month to use towards the City's medical, dental, and vision health premiums. Employees who opt-out, receive $500 per month.
RETIREMENT PROGRAM (CALPERS)
All employees will be enrolled in the City's retirement program through CalPERS.
- 2% @ 55 formula for classic California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) members.
- Under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), effective January 1, 2013, all "new members" will be subject to the 2.0% @ 62 benefit formula which also requires a three-year final compensation (the highest average annual pensionable compensation earned by a member during a period of at least 36 months) with an early retirement age of 52.
- A "New Member" is defined as: (1) A new hire that is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any other California public retirement system. (2) A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system. (3) A member who established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is hired by a different CalPERS employer after January 1, 2013, after a break in service of greater than six months.
- CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members". All existing CalPERS members as of December 31, 2012, will retain the existing benefit levels for future service with the same employer.
- Effective January 1, 2013, PEPRA prohibited employers from paying any portion of a "new member's" member contribution rate. All non-classic California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) members must pay 50% of total normal cost as employee contribution rate.
- All "classic members" are required to contribute their full share, up to 8%, of the employee contribution of the CalPERS rate.
SOCIAL SECURITY
The City deducts from each full-time employees' paycheck, an amount as determined by law for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (Social Security). In addition, the City contributes an additional amount at least equal to the employee's contribution.
Deferred Compensation 457
All employees may voluntarily participate in the available 457 deferred compensation plan.
FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN (SECTION 125)
The City offers employees a flexible benefit plan which will allow individuals to pay for certain expenses (childcare, unreimbursed medical expenses, insurance premiums) with pre-tax dollars.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY (STD)
The City provides employees with a short-term disability plan to protect against cases where a non-work-related illness or injury is sustained which results in an inability to work for a short period of time. Employees will receive 66.67% or 2/3 of their pre-disability base salary (one-year average of W-2) with a waiting period of 15 calendar days before receiving their benefits and can last up to 11 weeks. Employees will receive continued payment until the employee is medically able to return to work, or has to begin utilizing long term disability, or until the employee reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
The City provides employees with a long-term disability plan to protect against cases where a non-work-related illness or injury is sustained which results in an inability to work for a long period of time. In these cases, LTD is received only after STD has expired and the employee continues to be medically disabled. Employee will receive 66.67% or 2/3 of their pre-disability base salary with a 90-day waiting period. Employee will receive continued payment until the employee is medically able to return to work, or until the employee reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first.
LIFE INSURANCE
Employees receive an accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance policy of $100,000.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Subject to City Manager approval, employees may attend and be reimbursed for part or all of the costs of educational and other training courses (up to $5,000 per fiscal year) which provide a benefit to the City provided there are budgeted funds for such approval by the City Council. Employees with may be reimbursed for registration, cost of books, tuition, lab fees and parking for classes or instruction, provided such classes or instruction are related to the employee's assigned duties with the City.
WELLNESS PROGRAM
The City shall reimburse employees up to three-hundred dollars $300 per fiscal year for qualifying expenses of the City's Wellness Program.
COMPUTER PURCHASE PROGRAM
The City provides a computer purchase program for all full-time employees.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The City provides employees with access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
VACATION ACCRUAL
Employees accrue 100 hours of vacation leave during their first year of service. 140 hours are accrued for employees with one year of service, up to (but not over) 13 years. For employees with over 13 years of service the accrual rate is 160 hours.
VACATION BUYBACK
Once per calendar year, employees are eligible to have the City buyback up to 60 hours of accumulated unused vacation time.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Allocated an allotment of 60 hours per year.
SICK LEAVE
Employee will accrue ten (10) hours of sick leave per month. Sick leave will be earned, commencing on the first day of employment employee, and accrued on a bi-weekly basis.
PAID HOLIDAYS
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- Non-essential City services and facilities are closed from Christmas Day (Christmas Eve beginning December 2022) through New Year's Day. Employees are required to utilize their own time or may opt to take the time off without pay during the holiday closure.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
An alternate work schedule may be arranged with City Manager approval. This could include the possibility of utilizing flextime or telecommuting from an offsite location. Any prolonged telecommuting arrangement, or alternate workweek, must be approved, in writing, by the City Manager.
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Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is
REQUIRED. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Comments such as, "see resume" or "see application" are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the recruitment and selection process. Falsification of any information of failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification. I understand and will abide by the above information and instructions (Please type your full name).
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Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver License?
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Do you possess a certification from the International Code Council as a Building Official?
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, architecture, construction or a related field of study?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the completed degree. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
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Do you have five (5) years of full-time experience of increasingly responsible experience in design, construction, and/or inspection of public, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings? One (1) year of full-time experience equates to 2080 hours.
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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 design, construction, and/or inspection of public, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
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Do you have two (2) years of full-time supervisory experience in public works programs?
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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 supervisory of design, construction, and /or inspection of public, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
