Chief Building Inspector/Plans Examiner

City of Clearlake•Clearlake, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this role supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing plan checking, building inspection, and permit issuance services. The position also performs advanced level building inspection and plans examining duties and provides responsible staff assistance to the City Manager/Director of Community Development.

Requirements

Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a building inspection and plans examining program.
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of modern principles and practices of building inspection and plans examining.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
Knowledge of research methods and sources of information related to building inspection and plans examining.
Knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to building inspection and plans examining.
Knowledge of municipal budgeting procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including the Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as related to structural engineering.
Knowledge of principles of structural design, engineering mathematics, and soil engineering.
Knowledge of methods, materials, techniques, and equipment used in the construction of facilities.
Knowledge of safe work practices.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned building inspection and clerical staff.
Ability to analyze and develop policies related to building inspection and plans examining.
Ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local rules, laws, and regulations.
Ability to identify, coordinate, and resolve a wide variety of interests in the development and enforcement of building codes and Department policy.
Ability to prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and check complex plans, specifications, calculations, laws, and regulations.
Ability to interpret building inspection policies and procedures to contractors, homeowners, and the general public.
Ability to prepare ordinances and code amendments.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in the design, construction, and inspection of public, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, including one year of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college-level coursework in architecture, construction technology, civil engineering, or a related field.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Possession of I.C.B.O. certification as a combination building inspector and plans examiner.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing plan checking, building inspection, and permit issuance services.
Perform advanced level building inspection and plans examining duties.
Provide responsible staff assistance to the City Manager/Director of Community Development.
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff responsible for providing plan checking, building inspection, and permit issuance services within the Community Development Department.
Participate in the selection of assigned staff, provide or coordinate staff training, work with employees to correct deficiencies, and implement discipline procedures.
Prepare various reports on operations and activities.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of Building Division goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing assigned services; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Participate in the development and implementation of the Building Division work plan.
Supervise and perform complex building inspection duties in various trade specialties including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, structural, and finish work.
Review and evaluate assigned services, methods, and procedures.
Participate in preparing the Building Division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; participate in the administration of the approved budget.
Check plans submitted for residential dwelling units, commercial, office, and manufacturing buildings, signs, walls, fences, and other structures for compliance with the Uniform Building Code and related regulations.
Make calculations and computations to determine compliance with pertinent structural, safety, fire, and health regulations.
Approve plans and issue permits for the work to be performed.
Confer with owners, builders, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, a variety of agencies, and the general public in acquiring information, coordinating building inspection and plan review matters, and advising as to the content and interpretation of pertinent regulations.
Serve as a liaison for the Building Division with other City departments, divisions, contractors, builders, developers, and outside agencies.
Negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.
Administer, interpret, and enforce the provisions of the building code and other municipal regulations as they apply to building matters.
Prepare and recommend modifications to building code provisions.
Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies.
Recommend modifications to Building Division programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Provide complex technical and administrative support to the City Manager/Director of Community Development and City Council on building-related matters.
Direct special projects and research as assigned.
Develop and review staff reports related to building inspection and plan review.
Present reports to a variety of commissions, committees, boards, and the City Council.
Participate on a variety of boards and commissions.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings.
Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of building inspection and plans examining.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizens inquiries and complaints.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.