Building Safety Program Coordinator

City of Modesto•Modesto, CA

About The Position

The Building Safety Program Coordinator supervises the plan check team and supports the Building Safety Division’s purpose of ensuring that buildings in Modesto are safe. The position provides technical expertise in building plan review and permitting while promoting exceptional customer service. The coordinator serves as a technical resource to staff, customers, contractors, and other agencies by interpreting codes and regulations, coordinating permitting activities, recommending process improvements, and performing technical and administrative duties related to Building Safety. The role calls for sound judgment, positive working relationships, collaboration, care, solution-oriented thinking, and commitment to continuous improvement and essential public services. The coordinator develops and evaluates building inspection programs and procedures, coordinates permit reviews and code enforcement activities across departments and agencies, supports staff training, and advises staff on technical issues. The position also evaluates operations and recommends improvements, monitors expenditures, oversees outside consultants and contractors, assists with fee schedules, responds to public inquiries and complaints, and represents the department in meetings and hearings. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, including at varied remote locations and in changing weather conditions.

Requirements

Three years of increasingly responsible journey-level experience in inspection and/or plan review of commercial and residential buildings, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Training equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college, with major coursework in building inspection technology or a related field.
Knowledge of building-industry principles, practices, and standards; applicable federal, state, and local laws and codes; construction safety standards and methods; and City-enforceable building codes and ordinances, including California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes.
Knowledge of advanced building inspection principles and techniques, code-enforcement research methods, and office procedures, equipment, and software such as word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to organize, implement, and direct building-related program activities; review processes, identify improvements, and make sound recommendations.
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply applicable policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations, and to develop and recommend operational policies and procedures.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate staff; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships; and operate computers and related office equipment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
Possession of a Certified Building Inspector or Plans Examiner certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC).
An additional ICC certificate in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or combination must be obtained within one year of appointment; failure to obtain required licenses or certificates within the prescribed time may result in release from probation, demotion, or termination.
Frequent use of a keyboard; frequent standing, walking, or sitting for long periods; occasional bending or squatting; frequent lifting up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Constant use of overall vision; frequent reading, close-up work, repetitive motion, writing, grasping, holding, reaching, hearing, and talking; occasional color and depth vision.
Frequent decision-making, concentration, and contact with the public or coworkers; occasional working alone; frequent exposure to noise.
Work may require occasional overtime and weekend work; travel is rare.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) program certificate is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Recommend and assist with implementing program goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for building inspection program activities and implement policies and procedures.
Develop, implement, and evaluate building inspection programs and related processes; coordinate activities across City departments and with outside agencies.
Evaluate operations, recommend improvements, prepare reports, submit justifications for equipment and supplies, and monitor expenditures.
Coordinate multi-department permit reviews and related land-use issues to streamline processes and provide good customer service.
Research and prepare program reports and documentation; analyze program elements, recommend changes, maintain records of findings and corrective actions, and prepare status reports.
Coordinate and provide training on program activities and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Develop procedures for specialized building services and code enforcement programs; ensure staff are trained and serve as a technical advisor on program issues; may conduct complex inspections.
Support code enforcement efforts, including those related to blighted neighborhoods, and develop tools and procedures to coordinate resolution of code enforcement issues.
Represent the function on committees and at outside organizations and staff subcommittees; coordinate permit activities with other divisions and outside agencies.
Oversee the work of outside consultants and contractors and assist in developing fee schedules.
Represent the department at meetings and court or Board of Building Appeals hearings; testify or present information on code violations and related matters.
Answer public questions, provide information, investigate complaints, and recommend corrective actions.
May participate in personnel appointment recommendations; provide and coordinate staff training, support employee performance improvement, and implement discipline procedures as required.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, City employees, and the public using good customer-service principles.
Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with established safety programs and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.