Building Official (FT - On-Site)

CSG Consultants, Inc.Foster City, CA
Onsite

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
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