Chief Building Official/Fire Code Official chez City of Emeryville, CA

About the Department

Chief Building Official/Fire Code Official 

Salary: $176,700.00 - $238,548.00 Annually / $14,725.00 - $19,879.00 Monthly

Under General Direction manages the records management, counter operation, plan checking, inspection, and enforcement functions of the Building Division of the Community Development Department related to the Emeryville Building Regulations and the Emeryville Fire Code. The incumbent plans, develops, coordinates, supervises and manages counter operations, plan checking, inspection, and code enforcement functions; ensures compliance with Municipal and State Codes and Regulations; acts as Chief Building Official and Fire Code Official for the City; trains and evaluates assigned staff; performs related duties as required.

This position receives general direction from the Community Development Director. Methods of performing tasks are largely within the discretion of the incumbent who has considerable latitude in interpreting and applying policies, rules, and regulations, and whose performance is measured mainly by results accomplished. This position provides direction and supervision to assigned clerical, technical and professional personnel.

Position Duties

•Direct the activities, including staffing, training and development, and employee evaluation, of assigned staff.
•Plan, develop, implement and coordinate a variety of building and fire programs; oversee and direct the records management and project tracking activities; monitor State and Municipal regulations and codes; ensure that City programs are in compliance with applicable regulations and codes.
•Represent the City with community groups, architects, engineers, manufacturers and the general public on building and fire code matters and proposed ordinances, legislation and access requirements dealing with building and fire issues; provide rulings on code interpretations.
•Perform building and fire plan check activities and issue permits for construction.
•Represent the City with the International Code Council (“ICC”), which writes and publishes the building codes, and with California Building Officials (“CALBO”) which monitors legislation affecting California building departments.
•Enforce laws regarding the construction, reconstruction, relocation of buildings; inspect buildings for compliance with codes and ordinances; enforce City Ordinances affecting the quality of life, such as the Property Maintenance Ordinance, the Smoking Law; Interpret and enforce the Seismic Hazard Identification and Mitigation Program Ordinance.
•Advise and provide information to the general public, architects, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers and others on the requirement of the building, plumbing, heating, and ventilation, housing and related codes and ordinances; issue stop orders and notices in situations of deliberate violations or negligent compliance; provide testimony when legal action is required to secure compliance.
•Draft amendments to local building and fire codes; assist other City Departments in the enforcement of codes related to construction.
•Prepare and administer the annual budget and work programs for the Building Division.
•Prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written correspondence as necessary; provide periodic reports on Building Division activities; attend City Council and other meetings as required.
•Negotiate and monitor contracts with outside consultants for Building Division services.
•Analyze permit fees in relation to fee structures of regional jurisdictions and recommend revisions to Master Fee Schedule; enforce other City Ordinances imposing fees which are tied to the issuance of building and fire permits.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience as follows:

Education
Two (2) years of college level course work in construction technology.

and

Experience
Four (4) years of building and fire inspection and code enforcement of which two years included supervisory responsibilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Must have a valid California, Class C, Driver License with a good driving record. Must be ICC certified as a building official or be able to obtain certification within one year, possession of additional ICC certifications is highly desirable

Other Qualifications

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process or additional inquiries about the position should contact Human Resources at [email protected].

The City of Emeryville is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application materials.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

 THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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