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Chief Building Official

City of Sausalito • Full-time • Sausalito, CA • $123.62k - $165.64k / year • 3w ago

START A NEW BEGINNING WITH THE CITY OF SAUSALITO!

The City of Sausalito is now accepting applications for the position of:

CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL

$10,301 - $13,803 Monthly

$123,617 - $165,641 Annually DOQ

Plus, an excellent benefits package

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Are you results-driven and ready to make a difference? Come join, empower, and grow with the City of Sausalito. The Chief Building Official serves as the principal administrative officer of the Building Division. The position directs, assigns, supervises, and plans the activities of the Building Division. The selected candidate will coordinate and direct the resolution of complex development issues and disputes and will serve as the principal enforcement officer of the building and housing codes of the City. In addition, the Chief Building Official will oversee boards and commissions and serve as a member of the City’s Executive Management Team.
The Chief Building Official performs work that is highly complex and often requires intense and exacting mental attention and the ability to reason through and solve complex problems that may affect the ability of the Building and Development Unit to achieve its critical goals and objectives. The incumbent will have extensive contact with public officials, employees, and the general public.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Prepare and present compelling and persuasive factual presentations and reports to public bodies, community groups, trade organizations, and the public.
Have knowledge of principles and practices of modern public administration, including planning, organizing, staffing, supervising, training, and performance evaluations.
Exercise sound professional judgment in recognizing and handling politically sensitive issues of public interest.
Organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Building Division.
Establish, monitor, and assist in the development of the division's mission, vision, goals, objectives, and priorities.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department heads, property owners, contractors, civic groups, personnel from other jurisdictions, public officials, and the general public.
Exercise independent judgement in the application of State, County, and City codes and policies regarding building, zoning, energy, environmental matters, and other regulations to field situations.
Develop and administer long-range plans consistent with established goals, objectives, and available resources.
Utilize electronic information systems, such as GIS, to analyze and interpret such information.
Mediate and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Equivalent to the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in either a construction-related field such as engineering or construction management, or a management-related field such as public or business administration.

Experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of building inspection and construction, including four (4) years of project management and supervision and five (5) years of experience in the design and construction of buildings.

Licenses and Certifications: Certification from a recognized state, national, or international association determined by the City. Certification shall be closely related to the primary job functions, such as:

Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner.
Possession of an ICC certification as a Building Inspector.
Acquisition of an ICC certification as a Building Official within 1-year of appointment, and a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education for every three-year period, with at least eight hours regarding disability access requirements.
The ability to convey oneself to and from geographical locations frequently and timely, or possession of a valid California Class A motor vehicle driver’s license.

SELECTION PROCESS: It is important to complete all required application materials. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview. The most qualified will be invited to a panel interview and may be asked to provide examples or links to examples of work, as well as take a performance exam. Those who score the highest out of the panel interview and practical exams will be advanced to department interviews. It is desired that the successful candidate begin employment as soon as possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org. https://www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate. “See Resume” will not be acceptable as an answer to supplemental questions or completion of the application.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources (415) 289- 4130. The City of Sausalito is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources, HumanResources@Sausalito.gov , or (415) 289- 4130

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