This is an Open-Competitive recruitment. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5 p.m. This recruitment requires that a cover letter addressing your professional structural engineer, building inspector, or plans examiner experience and resume be uploaded with the application to be considered complete. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application materials will be invited to participate in an in... more details
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This is an Open-Competitive recruitment. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5 p.m.
This recruitment requires that a cover letter addressing your professional structural engineer, building inspector, or plans examiner experience and resume be uploaded with the application to be considered complete. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application materials will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications received after July 8, 2024, may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.
Division Highlights: Building and Safety is a Division of the Community Development Department, also made up of the Planning Division, Housing Section, and Neighborhood Preservation Section. Building and Safety staff include a Building Official, three inspectors, three plan check engineers, a license permit specialist, and oversight of the Neighborhood Preservation staff and on-call contract staff. Division highlights include:
100% virtual plan check processing, and all historical and current permit records digitized
Full integration of new online permitting software complete as of 2023
Approximately 1,200 – 2,000 plan checks processed annually from 2021 to 2024
Approximately 2,000 – 3,500 inspections completed annually from 2021 to 2024
The City of El Segundo seeks a Building Official to join its Community Development team. This position requires a dynamic and motivated individual willing to contribute to the innovative changes happening in the El Segundo Community. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight, planning, and management of the Building Safety Division. The Building Official will liaise with other City departments and external agencies to coordinate activities and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and organizational skills, and have strong knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and codes. Candidates for this position should be effective communicators, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, integrity, and self-management skills.
Under general direction, plans, manages, supervises and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building and Safety Division, Code Enforcement Division. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:Receives general supervision from the Community Development Director. Provides direct supervision to administrative, technical and support staff.
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:
Plans, manages and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building and Safety and Code Compliance ; determines and develops policies and procedures for the Building Safety Division activities including checking plans, issuing permits and inspecting buildings for structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, zoning and fire prevention in compliance with state and federal laws, local codes, ordinances and regulations; tracks construction activity, permits issued and plan checks completed; may personally perform a variety of difficult plan checking activities;
Develops and improves processes to ensure the highest level of overall customer service experience through the City's development process; Directs staff to provide the best customer service possible within appropriate policies, procedures and specifications;
Researches, analyzes and interprets code requirements, new materials and methods of construction; resolves field, design and office problems regarding the application or interpretation of codes and regulations;
Prepares, implements and monitors the Division budget; tracks revenue and expenditures; administers Developer Deposit Trust Accounts and Impact Fees; oversees the work of consultants in related activities;
Provides leadership, program development, management and coordination of programs and services; serves as liaison with the community, members of the building trades, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City;
Coordinates Division activities with other programs, departments or staff to ensure program delivery according to appropriate policies, procedures and specifications;
Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program management and/or program delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; controls program records for operational and budget accountability;
Confers with and advises staff and program participants by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of program goals and policy;
Directly and through subordinate supervisors, hires, directs work efforts and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with the Director and Human Resources;
Regularly and predictably attends works; and Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of building safety, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems;
California Building Standards Code including building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, disability access, and other state codes;
El Segundo Municipal Code, including zoning code;
Plan checking methods and techniques;
Methods, materials, techniques and practices employed in building inspection, design and construction;
Budget preparation and implementation;
Project management principles and practices;
Computer permit systems and ability to identify and generate required reports;
Principles and practices of effective management and supervision training, personnel management and performance evaluation;
English grammar, spelling vocabulary, and punctuation;
Safe work practices;
Business and report writing; and
Modern office practices, methods, procedures, and equipment.
Skill in:
Conducting complex building inspections and plans checks;
Reading complex blueprints/specifications and determining compliance with codes;
Program development, implementation and evaluation;
Assessing objectives and operational requirements to develop and implement appropriate operational plans, policies and procedures;
Managing, developing, motivating and evaluating staff;
Managing special projects, activities and programs;
Conducting research and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports;
Understanding and applying complex regulations, procedures and guidelines;
Communicating effectively orally and in writing;
Using personal computers and job related software;
Accepting constructive criticism;
Understanding and following posted work rules and procedures;
Appearing for work on time;
Following directions from a supervisor;
Working under pressure, handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, other City employees, members of the building trades and the public.
Qualifications
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:Five (5) years of professional experience as a structural engineer, journey level Building Inspector or Certified Plans Examiner, including experience in building inspection, plan review and enforcement of building codes and two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 120 units) in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Architecture or a directly related field.
OR
Experience: Seven (7) years of professional experience as a structural engineer, journey level Building Inspector or Certified Plans Examiner, including experience in building inspection, plan review and enforcement of building codes and two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Education: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree (minimum 60 units) in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Architecture or a directly related field.
License/Certificates:
Due to the performance of some field duties which requires the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
Possession of International Code Council (ICC) or California Building Officials (CALBO) certification as a Building Inspector or Plans Examiner is required at the time of application. International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Official is required within six (6) months of appointment.
Possession of Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification by the State of California Division of State Architecture as an expert in disability access laws is highly desirable.
Supplemental Information
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
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