Chief Building Official at City of Oceanside – Oceanside, California

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Chief Building Official. There is currently one vacancy in the Development Services Department – Building Division.

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive plan checking, permit issuance, and building inspection program.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles of civil engineering, structural design, engineering mathematics, and soil engineering.
• Methods, materials, and progressive steps used in the construction of buildings and related structures.
• Pertinent building related codes, ordinances, and regulations enforced by the City including the California Building Code, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes, zoning ordinances, general land use codes, and related City codes and state mandated regulations.
• Principles and techniques used in building inspection work including those used to examine the quality of work and materials and to detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
• Accepted building construction safety standards and methods.
• Permit processing procedures.
• Building plan review principles and practices.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.

• Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive building inspection, permit issuance, and plans examination program.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Prepare and administer large program budgets.
• Oversee the maintenance of complete and accurate records.
• Prepare clear and concise technical, administrative, and financial reports.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Understand, interpret, explain, and enforce pertinent federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations including provisions of applicable building, safety, and zoning codes and ordinance requirements to contractors, developers, and the general public.
• Analyze, interpret, and accurately check complex building plans, specifications, and calculations.
• Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
• Present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the public.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Possession of, or an ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
• International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Official is required.
• International Code Council (ICC) certification in at least five of the technical classifications (Building Inspector, Plans Examiner, etc.) within one year of hire date is required.
• California Division of the State Architect certification as a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) is highly desirable.
• International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Master Code Professional is highly desirable.