Building Safety Program Coordinator

City of Modesto•Modesto, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Modesto is hiring a Building Safety Program Coordinator to lead their plan check team, champion customer service, and ensure the safety and thriving of community buildings. This role is ideal for someone who is collaborative, solution-oriented, and passionate about continuous improvement. The position offers salary incentives for educational achievements: 2.5% for a bachelor's degree and 5% for a master's degree. The Building Safety Program Coordinator supervises the plan check team and supports the Building Safety Division's Core Purpose of making Modesto a great place to live, work, and play by ensuring building safety. The role provides technical expertise in building plan review and permitting, while promoting exceptional customer service. The incumbent acts as a technical resource for staff, customers, contractors, and other agencies by interpreting codes and regulations, coordinating permitting activities, recommending process improvements, and performing various technical and administrative duties. The ideal candidate embodies the Division's Core Values: Solution Oriented, Collaborative, and Caring. They should exercise sound judgment, build positive working relationships, embrace continuous improvement, and be committed to delivering services that enhance the quality of life for Modesto's residents, businesses, and visitors.

Requirements

Three years of increasingly responsible journey level experience in the inspection of commercial and residential buildings.
Equivalent to an Associate‘s degree from an accredited college with major course work in building inspection technology or a related field.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
Possession of a Certified Building Inspector certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC).
Possession of an additional ICC certificate within the categories of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or combination must be obtained within one (1) year of appointment.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and standards related to the building industry.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
Knowledge of building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, including the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.
Knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of building inspection work.
Knowledge of research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement.
Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to organize, implement, and direct building related program activities.
Ability to review processes, identify areas in need of improvement, and make sound recommendations.
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply federal, state, local, and department policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recommend and assist in the implementation of program goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for implementing building inspection program activities; implement policies and procedures.
Develop, implement, and evaluate programs related to building inspection activities within the City; compile, evaluate, and determine internal procedures and processes associated with assigned program; coordinate program activities across departments and with outside agencies.
Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities; submit justifications for equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures.
Coordinate the involvement of multiple departments for the review of permits and related land use issues to streamline processes and provide good customer service.
Research, compile, and prepare reports and documentation on program activities; analyze program elements and recommend changes; maintain records of findings and corrective actions; prepare periodic status reports.
Coordinate and provide training on assigned program activities; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Develop procedures for specialized building services and/or code enforcement programs; ensure program staff is properly trained and knowledgeable; serve as technical advisor to staff on assigned program related issues; may conduct the more complex inspections.
Support City code enforcement efforts pertaining to blighted neighborhoods; evaluate, implement, and coordinate enforcement program activities in conjunction with other department staff; develop tools and procedures to assist all departments to easily communicate and bring resolution to code enforcement issues.
Represent function on committees, outside organizations, and at staff subcommittees as necessary; coordinate permit activities with other divisions and outside agencies.
Oversee the work of outside consultants and contractors.
Assist in the development of fee schedules.
Represent the department at meetings, hearing in courts, and before the Board of Building Appeals to testify and/or present information on code violations and related matters.
Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
May participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to improve performance; implement discipline procedures as required.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.