Chief Building Official Building and Development Manager

Chief Building Official

Are you results-driven, ready to make a difference, and prepared to engage with an innovative team? Come join and grow with the City of Sausalito. The Chief Building Official reports to the Community and Economic Development Director and oversees all operations of the Building Division; directs, assigns, supervises, and plans the activities; coordinates and directs resolution of complex development issues and disputes;

serves as the principal enforcement officer of the building and housing codes of the City; provides or ensures staff support for boards and commissions and participates with the City's Executive Management Team.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Prepare and present compelling and persuasive factual presentations and reports to public bodies, community groups, trade organizations and the public.
• Have knowledge of Principles and practices of modern public administration including planning, organizing, staffing, supervising, training, and performance evaluations.
• Exercise sound professional judgment in recognizing and handling politically sensitive issues of public interest.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Building Division.
• Establish, monitor, and assist in the development of Division mission statement, vision, goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department heads, property owners, contractors, civic groups, personnel from other jurisdictions, public officials, and the general public.
• Exercise independent judgement in the application of and apply State, County, and City codes and policies regarding building, zoning, energy, environmental matters and other regulations to field situations.
• Develop and administer long-range plans consistent with established goals, objectives, and available resources.
• Utilize electronic information systems, such as GIS, to analyze and interpret such information.
• Mediate and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in either a construction-related field such as engineering or construction management, or a management-related field such as public or business administration.
• Experience:
  
  Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of building inspection and construction, including four(4) years of project management and supervision and four (4) years of experience in the design and construction of buildings.
• LICENSES AND
  
  CERTIFICATIONS:
  
  Certification from a recognized state, national, or international association determined by the City. Certification shall be closely related to the primary job functions such as:
• Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner.
• Possession of an ICC certification as a Building Inspector.
• Acquisition of an ICC certification as a Building Official within 1-year of appointment, and a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education for every three-year period, with at least eight hours regarding disability access requirements.
• The ability to convey oneself to and from geographical locations frequently and timely, or possession of a valid California Class A motor vehicle driver's license.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through Cal Opps.org. Please go to the Member Agencies tab and select the City of Sausalito. Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The first review of applications will occur on December 4, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.