Description
This recruitment may close prior to the advertised date once we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Interested candidates should apply at their earliest convenience.
ABOUT GALT
Incorporated in 1946, Galt is a growing community with approximately 26,000 residents located approximately 20 miles south of Sacramento along Highway 99. The City is led by five elected council members, the Mayor being appointed.
Galt offers affordable housing with a small town atmosphere, perfect for raising young families as well as a great opportunity for new businesses.
The City is known for its annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks and the Winter Bird Festival. We also offer the Galt Market, an open air market held every Tuesday and Wednesday offering great deals on fresh fruits and vegetables, clothing, home furnishings and much more.
Sports and Recreation are key to Galt's quality of life. Enhanced by its mild seasonal climate and numerous parks, Galt features a variety of activities for youth and adults such as t-ball, baseball, football, soccer, swimming and swim lessons, karate, exercise classes and many more choices to meet the needs of the community.
The City of Galt is located in the heart of the Delta Recreation Area in Northern, California. Thirty minutes away are the Sierra Foothills and the Sacramento Delta. Reno, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the CA coast are all within a two hour drive making Galt a recreational haven for boat lovers and outdoorsmen alike.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Galt is accepting applications for
Building Official.
ADDITIONAL PAY (UPON ASSIGNMENT AND ELIGIBILITY):
- Longevity Pay - beginning at 15 years of service - 5%; 20 years of service 7.5%.
- Bilingual Pay - $50 per month.
- Cell Phone Stipend - $75 per month.
- Medical-in-lieu - Employees who waive the City's medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.
BENEFITS:
- Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
- Holiday Pay - Fourteen (14) paid holidays: One (1) floating holiday and thirteen (13) fixed holidays observed: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Vacation Leave - 80 hours per year; after 4 years- 120 hours.
- Vacation Credit - Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at rate of 120 hours.
- Sick Leave - 96 hours per year.
- Admin Leave - 70 hours for exempt employees.
- Heath Insurance - City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (9 options), City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
- Life Insurance - City paid $50,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents.
- Long Term Disability - City paid policy-benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
- EAP - Confidential employee assistance plan.
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work staff performing difficult and complex support related to all programs and activities of the Building Division; administers Building Code activities; manages the effective use of the City's permit processing, plan review, building inspection; provides highly complex and responsible support to the Community Development Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Community Development Director. Exercises general supervision over technical and administrative support staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification that manages all Building Division activities, including building inspection, plan review, and permit processing. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day activities and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Community Development Director in a variety of areas. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in coordinating assigned functions with other divisions and departments. This class is distinguished from the Community Development Director in that the latter has overall responsibility for all functions of the department and for developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy.
Example of Duties
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Building Division, including building inspection, plan review, and permit processing.
- Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
- Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of building inspection, plan review, and permit processing services and activities; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Director.
- Manages and participates in the development and administration of and oversees the division budget.
- Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures.
- Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Community Development Director; develops and reviews staff reports related to building inspection, plan review, and permit processing activities and services; presents reports to the City Council, commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
- Serves as source of information for developers, engineers, property owners, and contractors regarding Building Code and City construction regulations; reviews complex code applications for requested code modifications and alternate materials and methods; represents the division, department, and City in Building Code disputes and litigations.
- Performs preliminary review of projects submitted to the Planning Commission; performs site inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local construction codes works closely with other departments in addressing City construction projects and code interpretations.
- Negotiates, administers, and manages contracts for services.
- Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in building inspection, plan review, and permit processing; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
- Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
- Receives, investigates, and responds to problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program and project development, implementation, management, and evaluation.
- Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
- Principles and practices of employee supervision, including planning and assigning work, performance review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility including the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation.
- Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned division.
- Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the division.
- Principles, practices, methods, materials, techniques, and safety standards of building construction, building inspection, and structural design for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
- State of California Health and Safety Code and Building Codes Building; plumbing, electrical, mechanical, life safety, energy, housing, zoning, and related codes.
Ability to:
- Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services.
- Manage and monitor complex projects, on-time and within budget.
- Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff; train staff in work procedures.
- Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written material.
- Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
- Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
- Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations and in meetings with individuals.
- Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.
- Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
- Operate office equipment and computer applications related to the work.
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Supplemental Information
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional college coursework in public administration, planning, plan checking, and/or building inspections techniques, principles, and practices are desirable. Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in public administration, business administration, building trades, construction management, community development, engineering, architecture, or a related field is highly desirable.
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in building inspection, building construction, plans examination, land development, or other related work, including supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license within 60 days of hire and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within the probationary period an ICC Chief Building Official Certification.
- Possession of certifications as a Residential and Commercial Combination Inspector and Plan Examiner by the International Code Council (ICC).
Proof of Education:
Proof of education such as college transcripts and degrees, licenses and certifications must be submitted by the final filing deadline to the City of Galt in person, as an attachment(s) to the online application, or fax to (209) 745-4601. If submitting in person or via fax, please include your name and the job title for the position you applied for on your documents. Unofficial transcripts or copy of a diploma are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted before you will be considered for any positions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various construction, City, and meeting sites; vision to read printed material and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office, partially a field classification, and standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to potentially hazardous physical substances. Employees partially work in the field and may be exposed to hot and cold temperatures, inclement weather conditions, loud noise levels, vibration, confining workspaces, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures and City codes.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background investigation, including fingerprinting.