Job Description
THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION ON A CITY ADVISORY BODY
Annual recruitment is open through Sunday, March 29, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled following close of recruitment. On June 16, 2026, City Council will make final appointments during their Regular Meeting and terms will begin July 1, 2026. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will remain on file for one year and will be considered if unscheduled vacancies occur.
There is currently one position open for a member of the public qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and building service equipment, hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous conditions or fire protection.
The Construction Board of Appeals (CBOA) meets as necessary or at least quarterly in order to:
- Determine the suitability of alternate materials, methods of construction, and other specifications set out in the City's adopted Uniform Codes.
- Interpret the provisions of the City's adopted Uniform Codes and to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Chief Building Official, Code Official or Fire Marshall relative to the application and interpretations of the adopted Codes of Title 15.
- Conduct hearings and provide the second level of administrative review for contested Administrative Citations issued pursuant to the adopted codes of Title 15 or otherwise issued by the Chief Building Official. To serve as the acting Housing Appeals Board required under California Health & Safety Code section 17920.6, and to also serve as the appeals body for any other adopted codes found within Title 15 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, including disability access requirements imposed by the California Building Standards Code and the California Health & Safety Code.
Meetings shall be called by the Chief Building Official with public agendas posted at least three days prior to the meeting. Meetings are held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, or at a location otherwise noticed.
More details at: https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/construction-board-of-appeals
Typical Qualifications
The Construction Board of Appeals (CBOA) consists of seven members. Five of the seven members shall be qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and building service equipment, hazards of fire, explosions, hazardous conditions or fire protection and who are not employees of the City. Two members of the Board shall be physically disabled community representative* and shall be exempt from residency requirements.
Each term of office will be for four years. There is no limitation to the number of consecutive terms of appointment.
- Physically Disabled Community Representative Definition:
Preference Will Be Given To Individuals Who Are Registered City Of San Luis Obispo Voters And Who Identify As An Individual With a Physical Disability Or a Close Connection With a Member Of The Physically Disabled Community, Such As An Individual Who Works In a Professional Or Advocacy Capacity Serving The Physically Disabled Community, Has a Physically Disabled Household Or Family Member/loved One, Serves As a Caregiver, Or Similar Connection. However, If Recruitment For This Position Does Not Result In Sufficient Qualified Registered City Voters, Membership May Be Considered For
- A physically disabled community member who lives outside the City limits, but within the County of San Luis Obispo; or
- A community member who lives outside the City limits, but within the County of San Luis Obispo that has a close connection with the physically disabled community.
This is a temporary position, with no benefits.
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Are you a City of San Luis Obispo resident?
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Are you a registered voter in the City of San Luis Obispo?
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For verification purposes, please provide residential address. (i.e. 123 Main Street, Apt 5, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401)
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Given the purpose of this advisory body what goals would you set and how would you achieve them?
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Are you currently or have you previously served on a board, commission, committee, or other public body? Which one, and when? What significant contributions did you make?
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What experience, technical training, and skill qualify you for an appointment, considering your experience and activities in business, labor, professional, social, or other organization?
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After reviewing the job description for this Advisory Body for scheduled meeting days and times, would you be available to attend meetings?
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Where did you find out about this Advisory Body opening?
- City Web Site News
- City Social Media
- NeoGov Job Application
- Referral
- Other
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If you selected "Other" please indicate your source?
