Building Official

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Job description
DEFINITION Under general direction, performs a variety of supervisory, administrative and technical tasks in the areas of building inspection, plan review, fire prevention planning, permit processing, code enforcement, and compliance activities; plans, organizes, supervises, reviews and participates in the work of technical and office support staff; coordinates activities with other City departments and divisions and outside agencies and organizations; develops and implements programs and procedures within the Building Division; enforces applicable sections of Title 15 of Calistoga’s Municipal Code, and others as specifically referenced; performs other related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Director of Planning and Building and occasionally from the Fire Chief. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over technical and office support staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS The Building Official is a division manager within the Planning and Building Department and exercises full responsibility for planning, organizing and directing the work activities of the Building Division. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Director of Planning and Building in that the latter is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Planning and Building Department.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

High school diploma or general education degree supplemented by college level course work in building inspection, architecture, construction technology, civil engineering or a related field and four (4) years of responsible experience equivalent to that of a Combination Building Inspector. A Bachelor’s degree is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance.
Possession of ICC or ICBO Combination Building Inspector or Building Official certification; or
Commercial or residential certificates for the following:
ICC Building Inspector; and • ICC Electrical Inspector; and
ICC or IAPMO Mechanical Inspector; and
ICC or IAPMO Plumbing Inspector; and
ICC Building Official certification within a year of hire.
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) (desirable).