Building Official
Town of Windsor
Contact person:
Human Resources Division
Phone:
707-838-5362
Fax:
707-838-5981
Location:
Windsor, CA
Range: $7,626.66 - $9,524.49/Month
Final Filing Date: Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 6:00 pm
Applications received after this date will not be accepted
THE POSITION
Under general direction, the Building Official plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates and reviews the work of technical and administrative 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 Town’s permit processing, plans examination, building inspection, and code compliance resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; functions as the designated Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance coordinator; provides highly complex and responsible support to the Community Development Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*:
- Plans, manages and oversees the daily functions, operations and activities of the Building Division, including building inspection, plans examination, permit processing and code compliance.
- 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, plans examination and permit processing services and activities.
- Performs preliminary review of projects submitted to the Design Review Committee and 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 Town construction projects and code interpretations.
- Issues Certificates of Occupancy for new construction; addresses building appeals relating to Town codes and ordinances; reviews alternate materials and methods of construction and unreasonable hardship requests; oversees special inspection and structural observations programs.
- Manages and participates in the development and administration of, and oversees, the division budget.
- Participates in the selection, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel.
- Develops and reviews staff reports; presents reports to the Town Council, commissions, committees and boards.
- Serves as source of information for developers, engineers, property owners and contractors regarding Building Code and Town construction regulations.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
- Certifications as a Building Official, Plans Examiner, and Accessibility Inspector by the International Code Council.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A completed Town of Windsor application and supplemental questionnaire are required to be considered for this position. Application materials will be accepted by the Town of Windsor Human Resources Division until Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Closing date postmarks will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted without the required application materials. To apply online visit the Town website at: www.townofwindsor.com. Application materials can be obtained by phone at (707) 838-1017 or in person at Town of Windsor Civic Center 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400, Windsor, CA, Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for a practical exam, an oral interview or both. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion in the selection process. The Town of Windsor Human Resources Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Division in writing by the final filing date.