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.

Nested 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 is a full-service charter city operating under a Council‑Manager form of government and provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full‑time employees. Some benefits include 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 more!

A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard online City application. Subsequent stages may include a written test/exercise, performance exercise, panel interview, and a final departmental interview. As condition of employment, the selected candidate must pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check.

Some positions require a physical exam, drug screen and a federal background check, to gain access to military and police facilities and systems.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process. Candidates who complete all phases will be placed on an eligible list active for 12 months and may be used to fill additional positions.

The City of Monterey provides outstanding services to the public and is deeply committed to an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including underrepresented minorities. The City does 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 protected class.

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

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

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills:

• 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 division staff, ensuring efficient and compliant service delivery, including building, housing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, construction, plan checking, permits, ADA compliance, and energy conservation.
• Mentor and coach staff to build internal leadership capacity and support succession planning. Ensure close coordination with various City…