Building Safety Manager (At-Will) (Open-Competitive)

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This is an Open-Competitive recruitment. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 5 p.m.  

Under general direction, plans, manages, supervises and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building Safety Division and serves as the City's Building Official.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, manages and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building Safety Division; determines and develops policies and procedures for the Building Safety Division activities including checking plans, issuing permits and inspecting buildings for structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, zoning and fire prevention in compliance with state and federal laws, local codes, ordinances and regulations; tracks construction activity, permits issued and plan checks completed; may personally perform a variety of difficult plan checking activities.
• Develops and improves processes to ensure the highest level of overall customer service experience through the City's development process; Directs staff to provide the best customer service possible within appropriate policies, procedures and specifications.
• Researches, analyzes and interprets code requirements, new materials and methods of construction; resolves field, design and office problems regarding the application or interpretation of codes and regulations.
• Prepares, implements and monitors the Division budget; tracks revenue and expenditures; administers Developer Deposit Trust Accounts and Impact Fees; oversees the work of consultants in related activities.
• Provides leadership, program development, management and coordination of programs and services; serves as liaison with the community, members of the building trades, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City.
• Coordinates Division activities with other programs, departments or staff to ensure program delivery according to appropriate policies, procedures and specifications.
• Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program management and/or program delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; controls program records for operational and budget accountability.
• Confers with and advises staff and program participants by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of program goals and policy.
• Directly and through subordinate supervisors, hires, directs work efforts and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with the Director and Human Resources. 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, manages and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building Safety Division; determines and develops policies and procedures for the Building Safety Division activities including checking plans, issuing permits and inspecting buildings for structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, zoning and fire prevention in compliance with state and federal laws, local codes, ordinances and regulations; tracks construction activity, permits issued and plan checks completed; may personally perform a variety of difficult plan checking activities.
• Develops and improves processes to ensure the highest level of overall customer service experience through the City's development process; Directs staff to provide the best customer service possible within appropriate policies, procedures and specifications.
• Researches, analyzes and interprets code requirements, new materials and methods of construction; resolves field, design and office problems regarding the application or interpretation of codes and regulations.
• Prepares, implements and monitors the Division budget; tracks revenue and expenditures; administers Developer Deposit Trust Accounts and Impact Fees; oversees the work of consultants in related activities.
• Provides leadership, program development, management and coordination of programs and services; serves as liaison with the community, members of the building trades, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City.
• Coordinates Division activities with other programs, departments or staff to ensure program delivery according to appropriate policies, procedures and specifications.
• Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program management and/or program delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; controls program records for operational and budget accountability.
• Confers with and advises staff and program participants by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of program goals and policy.
• Directly and through subordinate supervisors, hires, directs work efforts and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with the Director and Human Resources.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of building safety, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.
• California Building Standards Code  including building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, disability access, and other state codes.
• El Segundo Municipal Code, including zoning code.
• Plan checking methods and techniques.
• Methods, materials, techniques and practices employed in building inspection, design and construction.
• Budget preparation and implementation.
• Computer permit systems and ability to identify and generate required reports.
• Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• Project management principles and practices.

Skill In:

• Conducting complex building inspections and plans checks.
• Reading complex blueprints/specifications and determining compliance with codes.
• Program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Assessing objectives and operational requirements to develop and implement appropriate operational plans, policies and procedures.
• Managing, developing, motivating and evaluating staff.
• Managing special projects, activities and programs.
• Conducting research and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
• Understanding and applying complex regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Using personal computers and job related software.
• Working under pressure, handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, other City employees, members of the building trades and the public.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Official is required within six (6) months of appointment.
• Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification by the State of California Division of State Architecture as an expert in disability access laws is highly desirable.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Qualifications Guidelines: 

Education: Bachelor's degree (120 units) from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Architecture or a directly related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience as a structural engineer, journey level Building Inspector or Certified Plans Examiner, including experience in building inspection, plan review and enforcement of building codes and two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Salary : $11,237 - $14,293