Building Official (FT - On-Site)

CSG Consultants, Inc. • Foster City, CA

81d • $141,000 - $173,000

About The Position

This position provides a high level of supervisory and management services to clients by management of their jurisdiction’s Building Department. The Building Official of a jurisdiction typically acts under the direction of the City/County Manager, Community Development Director or individual overseeing the Building Department/Division.

Requirements

• Possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Official. All licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Building Official in a private/public agency; OR minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Building Inspector Supervisor/Deputy Building Official with a private/public.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department, overseeing all staff including, but not limited to counter technicians, clerical, inspection, and plan review; some jurisdictions may include the Code Enforcement and Planning/Zoning staff under the Building Official’s direction.
• Supervise, recruit, and train assigned staff.
• Ensure compliance within the community, of all appropriate State and Federal Regulations relating to construction projects, as well as enforcement of local Ordinances.
• Create and implement ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Regularly meet with city department members, community & elected officials.
• Responsible for the enforcement of codes, regulations and ordinances and ensure that subordinate staff carry out these directives.
• Read and interpret codes and regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the community, staff, upper-level managers, and elected officials.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
• Conflict resolution management skills.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with the client’s customers, building professionals, staff, and the public.
• Represent CSG in client contract negotiations.
• Administer contracted professional building department services to client jurisdictions.
• Must project a positive image for the client, jurisdiction and CSG.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
• Group and Voluntary Life insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership program
• 401(k) program with a company match
• 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
• California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)
• Employee Assistance program
• Fitness Reimbursement program
• Professional Development program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees