Building Safety Program Coordinator

The Position

Ready to help make Modesto the place to be? The City of Modesto is hiring a Building Safety Program Coordinator to lead our plan check team, champion customer service, and keep the buildings our community lives, works, and plays in safe and thriving. If you're collaborative, solution-oriented, and passionate about continuous improvement, we'd love to have you help shape the future of Building Safety!

Salary

Incentives:

2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree) 5% Education Incentive (master's degree)

The Building Safety Program Coordinator supervises the plan check team and supports the Building Safety Division's Core

Purpose:

to make Modesto the place to be by ensuring that the buildings we live, work, and play in are safe. The position provides technical expertise in building plan review and permitting while promoting exceptional customer service. The incumbent serves as a technical resource to staff, customers, contractors, and other agencies by interpreting codes and regulations, coordinating permitting activities, recommending process improvements, and performing a variety of technical and administrative duties related to Building Safety.

The Building Safety Program Coordinator is expected to exemplify the Division's Core Values by being Solution Oriented, Collaborative, and Caring. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment, builds positive working relationships, embraces continuous improvement, and is committed to delivering essential services that enhance the quality of life for the residents, businesses, and visitors of Modesto.

The Supplemental Questionnaire is used as a Training and Experience Exam (Weighted 100%). In addition to the City of Modesto employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Only the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will become candidates and their supplemental questionnaire will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience.

Therefore, your responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this position. When completing the supplemental questionnaire, please note:

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire MUST be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaires will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
• Any work experience described in your supplemental question answers MUST also be found under Work Experience on your application.
• A digital portfolio is required to be considered. PDF copies of your work should be uploaded as an attachment to your application. Failure to upload a portfolio will result in disqualification from consideration.

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate's experience.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Recommend and assist in the implementation of program goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for implementing building inspection program activities; implement policies and procedures.

Develop, implement, and evaluate programs related to building inspection activities within the City; compile, evaluate, and determine internal procedures and processes associated with assigned program; coordinate program activities across departments and with outside agencies.

Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities; submit justifications for equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures.

Coordinate the involvement of multiple departments for the review of permits and related land use issues to streamline processes and provide good customer service.

Research, compile, and prepare reports and documentation on program activities; analyze program elements and recommend changes; maintain records of findings and corrective actions; prepare periodic status reports.

Coordinate and provide training on assigned program activities; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Develop procedures for specialized building services and/or code enforcement programs; ensure program staff is properly trained and knowledgeable; serve as technical advisor to staff on assigned program related issues; may conduct the more…