Chief Building Official

Salary: $9,820.00 - $11,937.00 Monthly
Location : CA 95380, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2023-CBO-078-03
Department: Dev Serv
Opening Date: 11/07/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
The City of Turlock is seeking applicants for Chief Building Official. Under general direction of the Director of Development Services, this position manages, organizes, plans and coordinates the work of the Building and Safety division including plan review, building inspection, enforcement, and permit processing and the public counter staff serving the Development Services Department; provides highly responsible and responsive professional technical expertise, guidance and support to ensure compliance with standards to safeguard public safety and property related to construction, design, quality of material, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of structures in a manner that facilitates development that enhances the high quality of life in Turlock; and performs other job related work as required.
This position is designated as management for Labor Relations purposes and is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees serve a one (1) year probationary period.
Supervision received and exercised
General direction is provided by the Development Services Director. The job incumbent directly supervises assigned management, professional, technical and office/clerical staff.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a mid-management classification responsible for management of discrete sub-departmental organizational component(s) and program functions within a department as determined by Department Director, City Manager and City Council. The incumbent serves as a member of the City policy advisory team with responsibilities for developing means for implementing policies and procedures developed by the executive team. Exercises policy development and promulgation responsibilities for specific program/functional areas. Demonstrates technical competence while working as a team member and exercises independent judgment in a number of confidential and sensitive assignments. Duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with city policy, ordinance and state regulations including building and earthquake standards.
Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Recommends and implements goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Manages, oversees and participates in development of work plans; assignment of work activities, projects and programs; monitors work flow.
• Plans, reviews, controls, and evaluates activities, methods, and procedures for building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections, plan checking, and for complying with earthquake standards.
• Ensures close coordination with other City departments and affected outside groups.
• Prepares specialized budgets related to assigned activities; assists in budget implementation; participates in budget forecasts; administers the approved budget.
• Prepares reports; documents policies and procedures; performs research; recommends building and related code changes.
• Assists with most difficult field inspections, reviews inspections and decisions when unusual circumstances exist; analyses, interprets and checks complex plan specifications, calculations, laws and regulations.
• Makes presentations before various groups, including City Council, Planning Commission, other boards and commissions and professional and public meetings, as needed.
• Participates in recruitment and selection activities; makes recommendations for appointment of new staff; assists with staff orientation and training.
• Supervises staff including provision of timely performance evaluations; recommends and implements approved discipline; provides staff development; and maintains high standards necessary for efficient, professional operations.
• Answers questions; provides information to the public; recommends corrective actions; investigates, reports, documents and resolves complaints.
• Meets with architects, engineers, developers, contractors, builders and property owners to resolve various problems related to constructions standards and code enforcement activities.
• Builds and maintains respectful, positive working relationships with staff, supervisors, outside agencies and the public using principles of good customer service; provides effective conflict resolution, as needed.
• Models appropriate professional management conduct; maintains appropriate confidentiality of sensitive information; complies with and supports City policies and procedures, labor laws, and MOU provisions.
• Attends assigned meetings and training; interacts with outside agencies and commissions; provides leadership for teams, or committees, as needed.
• Ensures staff works in a safe manner; follows safety requirements; monitors and ensures compliance with regulations and other legal requirements.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision, staff selection, training and personnel management.
• Applicable state and local law relevant to building code administration, model building codes, standards and specifications.
• Principles of structural design, engineering mathematics, and architectural plan review and inspection.
• Safe work practices and related regulations.
• Principles of public speaking, conflict resolution and excellent customer service.

Ability to:

• Lead, manage, evaluate and train personnel effectively and maintain discipline.
• Organize, implement and supervise departmental goals and City objectives.
• Interpret, explain and apply building codes, inspection methods, plan checking principles, relevant laws and departmental rules and regulations.
• Analyze, interpret and check complex plans, specifications, and calculations.
• Make presentations before groups and represent the City in public forums.
• Use computer and needed programs effectively.
• Organize, analyze, manage and implement a variety of programs.
• Prepare, forecast and administer a budget.
• Establish and maintain respectful, effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate effectively, orally, electronically and in writing.

Experience and Education
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience of a supervisory, administrative or professional nature and in construction and inspection of public, commercial, industrial or residential buildings or comparable work that would have provided the opportunity to develop the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Education:
Equivalent to an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with significant course work in the areas of structural, mechanical or civil engineering, architecture or a related field.
License and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License in the category necessary to perform essential duties of the position may be required at the time of appointment and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license is a condition of continued employment.
• Possession of certification, training, and education pursuant to Chapter 7, Part 2.5 of Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Physical Requirements
Maintain required physical abilities including: Vision adequate to operate vehicles and equipment, read instructions and follow directions; hearing adequate to distinguish mechanical noises, converse on telephone and in person; body mobility adequate to perform required inspection duties; use of hands and fingers adequate for writing, typing and computer related functions; ability to lift tools and equipment, as needed.
Selection Process:
1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation:

• Verification of educational requirements (submit a copy of transcripts or copy of degree)
• Certification as required under the California Health and Safety Code

2. You may submit your required certifications using the following options:

• Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) or
• Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
• Email a copy to tdhanota@turlock.ca.us or
• Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA on or before the final filing date.

Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached.
3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.
4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which will be based on a pass/fail basis. If a written examination is conducted and a large number of candidates receive a passing score, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next phase of the testing process, the oral examination. The first oral examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 4, 2023.
5. Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam.
6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.
7. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Development Services Director for final appointment consideration.
8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, medical examination which includes a drug screening, hearing exam and vision exam.
Veteran's Preference System
The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.
Medical Examination and Drug/Alcohol Screening
The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.
An Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job.
The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.
Customer Service PolicyThe City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.
Benefits

• Health: The City offers generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement -Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the City's 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
• Term Life Insurance at 1-1/2 times annual salary
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Liberal vacation, holiday and leave plans
• Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Three (3) percent of the employee's base payroll will be deposited in each individual's RHS Vantage Care account
• Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays and two (2) floating holidays.
• Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
• The City of Turlock does not participate in Social Security, although employees hired after April 1, 1986 participate in Medicare.

Additional Benefits

• Master's Degree Incentive Pay
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Computer L...