Chief of Inspection Services​/Building Official

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Monterey Community Development Department is seeking a Chief of Inspection Services/Building Official. The Permits and Inspection Services Division is responsible for implementing and enforcing local, State and Federal building codes and other related code requirements. The Division implements the Building, Fire and Accessibility codes by providing plan checking, permit issuance and inspection services. The ideal candidate is an experienced and forward‑thinking leader with strong technical expertise, proven management skills, and a commitment to building safety and service excellence.

Nestled along California’s Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City operates under a Council‑Manager form of government and provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services, as well as operating conference, sports, parking, and marina facilities.

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full‑time employees, including a Health Spending Fund;
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Vacation Accruals;
Sick Leave; 14 Paid Holidays;
Education Incentive Pay;
Tuition Reimbursement Programs;
CalPERS Retirement; and additional benefits described below.

A limited number of applicants who clearly meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job‑related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process includes evaluation and initial screening of the standard online City application, possible written tests, performance exercises, panel interview, and a final departmental interview. The selected candidate must successfully pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check, and may be required to pass a physical exam and drug screen.

The City of Monterey is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including underrepresented minorities, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected class.

Direct, plan, supervise and coordinate the activities and programs of the Permit & Inspection Services Division of the Community Development Department.

Direct and functional supervision over professional, technical, and clerical personnel. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification by performance of more technical and complex duties and by budgetary, supervisory, and management responsibilities.

• Train and supervise division staff.
• Monitor and coordinate the building permit process for both building and some public works projects.
• Oversee plan review and inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to construction and land use.
• Develop and implement division goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of division staff, ensuring efficient and compliant service delivery. Plan, organize, control and evaluate the functions and activities of the Permit & Inspection Services division, including building and housing inspections, electrical inspections, plumbing and mechanical inspections, construction inspections, plan checking, issuance of permits, ADA compliance, and energy conservation.
• Mentor and coach staff to build internal leadership capacity and support succession planning. Ensure that close coordination is maintained between various City departments for plan check and inspection functions.
• Coordinate division activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies.
• Answer inquiries regarding building and construction inspection services and interpret various codes and related ordinances.
• Engage with industry groups, community stakeholders, and regional partners to promote…