Deputy Building Official *Revised

Position

REVISED 3/4/2026:
Closing date has been extended. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday March 18, 2026 11:59 pm. The development activity in the City of Ontario is booming! The City’s Building Department team is working on many exciting and dynamic projects aimed at improving the community's quality of life and addressing its expanding demands. During this exciting period of growth and development, the position of Deputy Building Official offers a great opportunity for an experienced building professional who is enthusiastic to direct, plan, coordinate, and manage the staff, activities, and operations of the Building Department’s Building Inspection, Plan Check, and Permit Services Divisions;

assist in developing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, and goals; provide technical assistance and oversight; and provide complex staff assistance to the Building Official in areas of expertise.

• Directs and manages operations of Building Inspection, Plan Check, and Permit Services divisions; assists in developing and implementing departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities to ensure alignment with department, agency, and City goals.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and directs assigned personnel; evaluates performance and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with agency and City standards, including program and project priorities; mentors staff for professional development and succession planning; addresses performance issues and administers disciplinary procedures as necessary.
• Participates in the development and administration of the department budget; monitors personnel and internal services expenditures; tracks and projects revenues of programs, forecasts funds needed for capital improvements, staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Performs difficult and complex tasks related to construction plans, building inspections, and code interpretations; provides direction, instruction and technical assistance to staff.
• Oversees the efficiency and effectiveness of procedures and service delivery methods; analyzes workload and progress reports of building inspections, plan checks and permit services.
• Oversees the negotiation and administration of consultant and professional service contracts; monitors contractor performance, deliverables, and compliance with contract terms; ensures services support departmental operations.
• Manages the evaluation, implementation, and deployment of technology such as plan review system upgrades, data collection, and the permitting system.
• Makes code interpretations, responds to complex inquiries, and provides information to architects, engineers, contractors, building designers, owners, and the public regarding plan review, policy, permit issuance and other code‑related matters.
• Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding applicable codes, regulations, handouts, and related materials.
• Monitors and evaluates current trends in municipal building and safety; assesses impact on division operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
• Represents the Building Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; attends a variety of job‑related boards, seminars, professional group meetings, commissions and committee meetings.
• Prepares and delivers clear, concise, and accurate agenda items, building updates, and presentations to City Council, Commissions, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with City policies and priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Acts as Building Official in their absence.
• Job responsibilities may require travel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, architecture, public administration, or a closely related field.

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in building inspection, plan checking, permit issuance and processing, preferably in a public agency, including three (3) years of directly related supervisory/managerial experience.

Valid State of California Civil Engineer…