Assistant Building Official

City of Anaheim•Anaheim, CA

About The Position

The City of Anaheim’s Planning & Building Department is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Assistant Building Official to join its Building Division. The position provides leadership and coordination for plan review, permitting, building code compliance, and related programs, and serves as a key advisor and partner to the Building Official, department leadership, City staff, applicants, design professionals, contractors, and the development community. The Assistant Building Official will help support complex, high-profile projects in Anaheim, including OCVIBE, Disneyland Resort capital improvements and in-park development, Disneyland Forward, and a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, entertainment, and mixed-use projects. The role applies technical judgment and practical solutions while maintaining safety, code compliance, and responsive public service. The position coordinates the operational activities of plan check and permitting programs; oversees staff and program work; supports budgeting, policy development, and service improvements; and supervises or performs technical reviews of construction plans and specifications. It also involves field visits, coordination with other divisions and outside agencies, and providing staff assistance to the Building Official.

Requirements

Five years of responsible experience in construction management, engineering, plan checking, or building inspection.
At least one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Registration as a Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect in the State of California.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of building plan checking and permitting programs, engineering design, construction methods, municipal budgeting, supervision, training, performance evaluation, record keeping, report writing, office methods and equipment, computer applications, and applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to coordinate and direct a complex permitting and plan-checking program and supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Ability to interpret and apply administrative policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Ability to prepare and administer budgets, organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines, and represent the division to outside individuals and agencies.
Ability to work cooperatively with City departments, officials, and outside agencies and respond appropriately to public and agency inquiries on sensitive issues.
Ability to read and interpret complex maps, plans, sketches, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints, and apply engineering and architectural principles to construction issues.
Ability to interpret departmental policies and procedures, prepare clear and concise reports, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Certified Building Official.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for plan check, permitting, and related programs.
Participate in developing and implementing program goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and implement resulting procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, identify resource needs, and implement approved improvements.
Direct, coordinate, and review work plans and activities; assign work, monitor workflow, evaluate work products and procedures, and resolve problems with staff.
Participate in personnel selection, coordinate staff training, address performance deficiencies, and implement discipline and termination procedures.
Participate in developing and administering program budgets; forecast resource needs, monitor and approve expenditures, and recommend adjustments.
Supervise and coordinate examination and evaluation of building construction plans and specifications for compliance with building codes and requirements.
Supervise and perform engineering, energy compliance, seismic, and other building reviews; check structural calculations and research background information.
Make field inspections and visit job sites to resolve issues.
Coordinate permitting, code interpretation, and related activities with other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
Provide staff assistance to the Building Official; participate on committees and prepare and present staff and technical reports and correspondence.
Attend professional group meetings, keep current on trends and developments in municipal building and safety, permitting, and plan checking, and incorporate developments into programs as appropriate.
Perform related duties as required.