The Senior Building Officer/Code Enforcement Officer is a single position classification. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the oversight of the City’s Building and Code Enforcement functions including policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration, and operations. This position differs from that of Building Officer/Code Enforcement in that the Senior level position requires seven (7) years of experience as a Building Inspector for a governmental agency

Recommends and implements the Building and Code Enforcement program goals and objectives; establishes performance standards and methods for the development and implementation of the Building and Code Enforcement program and related activities; develops and implements policies and procedures.
Evaluates operations and activities of the City’s Building and Code Enforcement program; implements improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities.
Makes field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings during all stages of construction and remodeling for compliance with codes.
Identify building code infractions.
Reviews and checks building plans for compliance.
Enforces laws and ordinances and oversees the public counter and all building permit issuance activities in compliance with building and zoning regulations.
Ascertains conformance with California building codes and pertinent provisions of State, County, and local health ordinances.
Confers with architects, contractors, builders, and the general public, in the field and office.
Explains and interprets requirements and restrictions.
Keeps orderly records and prepares comprehensible reports.
Coordinates plan reviews with other City departments and divisions, and outside agencies.
Trains city employees how to identify code violations.
Identifies code violations such as dangerous buildings, health and zoning violations, illegal signage, abandoned vehicles, weed abatement, and general clean-up of properties.
Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Regular and timely attendance.

Performs Other Duties As RequiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Sufficient experience and education to demonstrate the knowledge and skills listed and to perform the essential duties is required. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education

Equivalent to a four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction technology, planning or a related field.

Experience

Seven (7) years of experience. Qualifying experience can be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Licenses And Certificates

Valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
ICC (International Code Council) or CABO (Council of American Building Officials) certification as a Certified Building Official or Building Code Official.
CCEC Code Enforcement Officer certification preferred or 2 years of responsible code enforcement experience.

Other Requirements

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Knowledge Of

Principles of Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes, and pertinent Federal, State, and City codes and ordinances.
Advanced principles and techniques of building inspection work.
Principles and procedures related to the abatement of dangerous buildings and other code violations.

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Senior Building Officer