Director of Inspections and Campus Building Official , Facilities Services

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Main Campus-Berkeley | Full Time

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity‑focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles
, Principles of Community
, and Strategic Plan
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At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full‑time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

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Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. Consisting of over 500 dedicated staff members and serving over 10M building square feet and 1100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program, the Campus Building Department, and the campus utility systems, including the cogeneration plant.

The scope of the Facilities Services reaches across campus and is closely connected to the activities of staff, building managers, other campus departments and campus leadership.

The Director of Inspections and Campus Building Official reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor - Facilities Services. This position involves the management and oversight of the Campus Building Department, which provides plan review and inspection services and supports the campus Design Standards. This position performs the duties and responsibilities of the Certified Building Official and is responsible for overseeing inspections for and inspectors on multiple building projects of all sizes and including all disciplines.

The Building Department is responsible for ensuring projects conform to project plans and specifications, applicable code, standards, policies, regulations and procedures. This position oversees quality control for all campus projects. The role has a critical impact on campus.

The First Review Date for this job is: 03/10/2026.

• Manages the activities of the Building Department including plan review, permit issuance and close out documentation.
• Oversees departmental processes including the use of the CMMS system.
• Serves as campus SME and coordinates processes and policies with campus constituents to develop a rigorous and functional unit.
• Is responsible for the budget, hiring, personnel management and strategic direction of the Building Department.
• Monitors the performance of subordinate inspectors and plan reviewers.
• Provides leadership and direction to subordinate staff.
• Provides opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supports the development of functional, updated campus design standards relying on input from campus SMEs in Facilities Services and Capital Projects.
• Advises and collaborates with facilities project management/capital projects leadership, senior leaders, project managers, site coordinators, construction representatives and departments on Inspection and Building…