Chief Building Official - Napa, CA
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Chief Building Official - City of Napa, CA
Close Date:
Feb 16, 2026
The City of Napa (approx. 78,000) is the business and residential hub of the world-renowned Napa Valley, located 50 miles northeast of San Francisco. It’s also home to hundreds of wineries and thousands of other businesses that fuel a vibrant year‑round economy.
Reporting to the Community Resources and Development Director, the Chief Building Official leads a team of eight, including building inspectors, a plans examiner and permit technicians, supported by a $2 million operating budget.
This role calls for a collaborative leader with strong customer service instincts and emotional intelligence, capable of navigating competing priorities and diverse professional perspectives. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with sound administrative and people‑management skills.
Requires four years of building inspection + plan check experience in a management/supervisory role and a bachelor’s degree. Two years of college‑level coursework in structural, mechanical or civil engineering, architecture or closely related field and six years’ experience may be substituted. Must also possess ICBO certification as a plans examiner and a building inspector and CABO certification as a Building Official.
Current salary range is $160,433 - $193,804 (will increase to $163,642-$197,680 on July 1, 2026) DOQE, with excellent benefits. Recruitment closes Monday, February 16, 2026.
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