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CHIEF BUILDING MANAGER

Chief Building Inspector*

Recruitment #16-TP9-01

Introduction

LAST DATE TO APPLY: Continuous – Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This recruitment may close once a sufficient number of qualifying applications have been received.

Definition

THE JOB: Under general direction, plans, organizes and directs the Building Section of the Planning Department; provides policy guidance and direction in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances; and does other work as required.  Acts as the Building Official for Santa Cruz County. *The official job title for this position is Chief Building Inspector.

Employment Standards

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Two years of experience supervising or administrating building permit programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: License/Certificate/Registration/Professional Membership Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License, or the ability to provide suitable transportation, which is approved by the appointing authority. Certification by the International Code Council/ICC as a Building Inspector AND one of the following specialty certifications: Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector, or Building Code Accessibility Usability Specialist. Within two years of the date of hire, must obtain certification by the California Building Officials (CALBO) as a California Building Official.

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the uniform codes affecting building inspection; construction methods, building materials and tools and safety standards; State and County regulations relating to the building permit applications and collection of fees for same. Working knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and training; seismic and energy considerations in the design and construction of buildings and structures. Some knowledge of the principles and practices of organization, management and budgeting; the application of data processing to building inspection operations; and the functional responsibilities of a local planning department.

Ability to: Plan, organize and direct a comprehensive building permit plan check and building inspection program; plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of staff; formulate, interpret, explain and advise on specific building codes, ordinances and administrative order requirements; formulate, interpret, explain and advise on specific codes and ordinances relating to the processing of building permit applications; establish and maintain an effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; analyze complex technical and administrative problems, develop sound recommendations, and implement solutions; conduct difficult inspections, enforce regulations and detect deviations from approved plans and specifications; analyze, interpret and check complex building plans and specifications; coordinate the Building Permit plan check and Building Inspection program with other Planning sections, County departments and other agencies; write effectively, prepare concise reports and speak effectively before groups; perform field inspections in environmental conditions such as broken or hilly terrain and construction sites; learn to input, access and analyze data using a computer.

Benefits

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
VACATION – 16 days 1st year, increasing to 31 days per year after 15 years service. Available after 1 year service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE – One week advanced upon appointment; two weeks accrued each year; can be taken in cash or time off.
HOLIDAYS – 12.5 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE – Six days per year; after 6 months.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN – The County contracts with PERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and dependents.
DENTAL PLAN – County pays for employee and dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN – County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY – Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years. County pays a portion of retirement contribution and participates in Social Security.
LIFE INSURANCE – County paid $50,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN – Plan pays 66 2/3% of the first $13,500, up to $9,000 per month maximum.
DEPENDANT-CARE PLAN – Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN – Employees who pay a County medical premium share of cost may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
FLEXIBLE HEALTH ALLOWANCE (FHA) – A portion of the County’s contribution to employee health insurance that allows employees to have health plan purchase options. Employees who are enrolled in a County medical plan can participate in this program.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
AUTOMATIC CHECK DEPOSIT – Required for all employees in this bargaining unit.

Selection Plan

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental application will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental application. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now!  Click on the link below; or print out an application and supplemental questionnaire and mail/bring them to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.  For information, call (831) 454-2600.  Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711.  Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways:  1) In the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.  Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.

Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.  

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.  

Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

An Equal Opportunity Employer