CITY OF EL CERRITO BUILDING OFFICIAL Salary in the United States

How much does an BUILDING OFFICIAL make at companies like CITY OF EL CERRITO in the United States? The average salary for BUILDING OFFICIAL at companies like CITY OF EL CERRITO in the United States is $124,896 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $108,020 and $141,773. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities2

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THE COMMUNITY
Located near the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, the City of El Cerrito is an ethnically diverse community offering a high quality of life within one of the nation's most sophisticated and beautiful living areas. With a population of almost 25,000 residents, El Cerrito has the advantage of being centrally located in a major metropolitan area. El Cerrito is an established community with a strong self-identity and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its community members.
 
THE  DEPARTMENT AND POSITION
The Community Development Department is responsible for current and advanced planning, economic development, sustainable transportation and placemaking, affordable housing, and Development Services (Building, Planning, and Code Enforcement).  The City of El Cerrito is looking for a BUILDING OFFICIAL who would oversee the entire Building Division.

Definition:
To direct, manage, supervise and coordinate the activities and operations of the Building Services division within the Community Development Department including structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Development Director.

Supervision Received and Exercised:
Receives administrative direction from the Community Development Director.  Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical staff.
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:
  • Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Building Services division including structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections.
  • Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
  • Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for building inspection staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
  • Supervise and participate in plan checking and building inspection activities; ensure ADA compliance of City facilities.
  • Interpret, apply and enforce applicable building codes; receive and investigate reports of building code violations; recommend building code revisions.
  • Authorize and initiate payments for repairs and maintenance of City facilities and buildings.
  • Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
  • Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Marginal / Non-Essential Functions:
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Knowledge of:
  • Operational characteristics, services and activities of a building services and inspection program.
  • Principles and practices of structural design.
  • Principles and practices of program development and administration.
  • Methods and techniques of building plan review.
  • Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations including uniform building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, and ADA provisions.
Ability to:
  • Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive building services and inspection program.
  • Oversee, direct and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
  • Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
  • Analyze, interpret and check complex plans and specifications for applicable code compliance.
  • Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures.
  • Prepare and administer large program budgets.
  • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
  • Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
  • Interpret, apply and enforce applicable building codes. 
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: 
Three (3) to Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the inspection of public, commercial, industrial or residential buildings including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Training:
Equivalent to an Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or a related field.


License/Certification:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Possession of a certificate as a BUILDING OFFICIAL from the Council of American Building Officials and possession of a Certified Plans Examiner certificate issued by the International Conference of Building Officials are strongly desired. 
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
For more information and to apply for this exciting career opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via the website: Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com.  

Please do not hesitate to contact Maria Hurtado at 831-247-7885 or maria@peckhamandmckenney.com for questions regarding this position or the recruitment process.
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$108,020
$141,773
$124,896
The chart shows total cash compensation for the CITY OF EL CERRITO BUILDING OFFICIAL in the United States, which includes base, and annual incentives can vary anywhere from $108,020 to $141,773 with an average total cash compensation of $124,896. Total compensation includes the value of any benefits received in addition to your salary and some of the benefits that are most commonly provided within a total compensation package including bonuses, commissions, paid time off, and Insurance. The total cash compensation may get paid differently by industry, location, and other factors.
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