Building Official

Chief Building Inspector/Plans Examiner

The City of Carpinteria is accepting applications for Chief Building Inspector/Plans Examiner. Continuous recruitment - open until filled. Salary range: $84,919 - $116,764/annually plus a generous benefits package. If you are looking to make a direct impact in a small, collaborative city organization and help guide safe, well-planned development, we encourage you to apply. You'll be part of a team that values thoughtful review, sound judgment, and working collaboratively with an engaged community.

In this role, you will oversee building inspections, plans review, and permit services while serving as a key resource for building code interpretation and compliance. We're looking for someone who enjoys both technical plan review and field work and brings a practical, solution-oriented approach, along with a strong commitment to customer service.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Building Division, including building inspection, plans examination, permit processing
• 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; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Director
• Serves as source of information for developers, engineers, property owners, and contractors regarding building code and City construction regulations; reviews complex code applications for requested code modifications and alternate materials and methods; represents the division, department, and City in building code disputes and litigations
• Performs preliminary review of projects submitted; performs site inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local construction codes; works closely with other departments in addressing City construction projects and code interpretations
• Coordinates with City department representatives to determine City needs and requirements for contractual services; negotiates contracts and agreements; oversees technical consultants' work products to ensure adherence to City standards and legal provisions; ensures that deliverables are submitted on time and budget and that progress and payment requests are consistent with City policy and contract provisions
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in building and safety; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to divisional and City needs
• Receives, investigates, and responds to problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action
• Assists with developing and managing the program's budget
• Provides exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, and responsive, fair, courteous and respectful, and to actively participate in maintaining a positive customer service environment
• Enforces laws, codes and ordinances dealing with the construction of new buildings and the alterations and safety of existing buildings, grading and excavation
• Reviews plans and applications for building permits; approve building permits; plan, direct and participate in field inspections of building construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations in residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance and conformance with applicable codes
• Reviews and check plans and specifications for construction, remodeling and alterations to ensure compliance with pertinent codes and accepted construction practices; issue acceptance and approval of such plans…