City of Marina
Overview
Under general direction, manages the City's Building Division; supervises division personnel; plans and administers programs, operations and activities including Engineering Building Inspection, Plan Check, Code Enforcement, Public Works and construction projects; manages contract administration processes; ensures compliance and enforcement of codes and Federal and State laws and regulations; plans and administers division budget; establishes goals, objectives and measures outcomes; and performs related duties as assigned. Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives administrative direction from the Community Development Director. Provides direct supervision of assigned management, professional and administrative staff, and contracted services. Incumbents may not perform all duties and may be required to perform additional or different duties to address business needs and changing practices. Duties (Responsibilities)
Plan, direct and coordinate the enforcement of laws and codes governing the construction of new buildings or altering existing structures. Enforce zoning and housing codes and ordinances for all areas of responsibility. Supervise the building, public works, code enforcement, engineering and plan check activities, programs and personnel, and contract administration and compliance. Advise builders and homeowners on minimum standards of construction and materials. Perform the more complex, difficult and sensitive inspections and assist staff in resolving technical questions related to code requirements. Perform the more difficult plan checks; perform energy plan checks. Confer with architects, contractors and others concerning building code provisions and construction methods. Resolve disputes between the City, contractors and other parties with professionalism; foster, model and maintain respectful work relationships; exercise political savvy and diplomacy. Make presentations to the City Council, commissions and other groups; explain division policies to the public, developers and builders. Review, analyze, develop and implement financial practices, procedures and controls within the division; participate in the preparation and development of the annual budget; invoice and collect plan check, building permit, impact, administrative, and other applicable fines and fees. Prepare preliminary scope/budget statements, feasibility studies, RFPs/RFQs; award design contracts and oversee design, value engineering, bid specifications, public bidding, review construction contract specifications and award contracts. Serve on committees and attend meetings; serve as liaison on behalf of the City. Conduct highly complex research; compile, analyze, and interpret a wide variety of information; prepare and present complex reports and data to diverse audiences at department and public meetings. Manage personnel issues, including discipline, performance management and staff development; delegate work and evaluate performance. Monitor current trends, practices and developments in each area of responsibility, including legislation trends and changes, court rulings, and professional techniques; evaluate impact on City operations and recommend policy changes. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community organizations, residents, the business community and other agencies. Ensure and model workplace safety. Develop and implement division goals, objectives, policies and priorities. Provide leadership for government bodies, private firms, and organizations; participate in achieving city, department and division goals. Apprise the Community Development Director of anticipated problems and coordinate resolutions and outcomes. Coordinate the Americans with Disabilities facilities transition plan for the City. Review scope, schedule and events; plan work according to objectives; assess and control risk; allocate resources; organize, direct and track projects; ensure quality management, defect prevention, change orders, and payment reviews. May serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Department Director. Perform related duties as required. Knowledge
Principles, practices and methods used in building construction, including inspection, plan check, code enforcement, and public works and related areas. Building inspection, Building Code and applicable state and federal codes, laws and regulations. Developing building standards, plan check and building inspection; engineering principles as applied to building inspection. Construction methods and materials. Budget preparation and administration. Supervision, training, evaluation and performance management. Modern computer software and techniques related to the assigned industries. Operational characteristics of trades and safety procedures. Effective written and oral communication. Advanced conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Analytical and technical business writing skills. Abilities
Read and interpret construction blueprints, plans and specifications. Inspect and analyze building construction and identify code violations. Solve complex inspection and code-related problems. Work effectively with builders, contractors and the public. Supervise, train and evaluate staff. Explain City practices to public/private agencies and individuals. Prepare analytical budgetary and technical reports. Establish systems for quality and quantity control. Maintain effective work relationships and manage workload and outcomes. Plan, organize and direct work; delegate, track and evaluate workflow; achieve planned outcomes. Lead and develop goals and performance methods. Resolve problems while protecting the City's interests and ensuring customer service in difficult situations. Adjust operating procedures to improve organizational effectiveness. Interpret complex laws, regulations and procedures. Maintain certifications through ongoing training. Communicate effectively in written and oral forms. Education, Training and Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical path would be: Education:
Equivalent Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or a related field, with coursework in Building Inspection. Experience:
Four years of experience in interpreting and enforcing building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, building inspection, standards development and plan checking, including two years of supervisory experience. Or:
Five years of experience in interpreting and enforcing building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, building inspection, standards development and plan checking, plus two years of supervisory experience. License and Certification
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license Possession of Certified Building Official by ICC or CABB Construction Project Management certificate is desirable After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include: written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If moved forward, candidates will be notified via email of the type of examination required for this recruitment. Tools and Equipment Used
Requires frequent use of a personal computer, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, telephone, copy and fax machines, and all tools and equipment necessary to perform the duties. Physical Demands
Standing and walking for extended periods or long distances. Sitting for extended computer use. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; bend at the knees for lifting. Climbing to heights of 10 ft or more on ladders. Manual dexterity for field measurement, instrument repair/calibration, keyboard use and writing. Visual acuity for reading materials, warnings, maps, diagrams and screen viewing. Hearing and speech for in-person, group and telephone communication. Mobility to work in office and travel to meeting sites; reach, carry, push, pull, stoop and bend. Reflexes for emergency and safety responses. Work in adverse weather conditions. Environmental Elements
Work is performed in an office environment or at buildings/structures within the service area. Outdoor work may occur with exposure to weather, noise, dust, fumes, gases and potentially hazardous chemicals. May interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in enforcing policies. May require responding to calls in evenings, weekends and holidays.
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Under general direction, manages the City's Building Division; supervises division personnel; plans and administers programs, operations and activities including Engineering Building Inspection, Plan Check, Code Enforcement, Public Works and construction projects; manages contract administration processes; ensures compliance and enforcement of codes and Federal and State laws and regulations; plans and administers division budget; establishes goals, objectives and measures outcomes; and performs related duties as assigned. Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives administrative direction from the Community Development Director. Provides direct supervision of assigned management, professional and administrative staff, and contracted services. Incumbents may not perform all duties and may be required to perform additional or different duties to address business needs and changing practices. Duties (Responsibilities)
Plan, direct and coordinate the enforcement of laws and codes governing the construction of new buildings or altering existing structures. Enforce zoning and housing codes and ordinances for all areas of responsibility. Supervise the building, public works, code enforcement, engineering and plan check activities, programs and personnel, and contract administration and compliance. Advise builders and homeowners on minimum standards of construction and materials. Perform the more complex, difficult and sensitive inspections and assist staff in resolving technical questions related to code requirements. Perform the more difficult plan checks; perform energy plan checks. Confer with architects, contractors and others concerning building code provisions and construction methods. Resolve disputes between the City, contractors and other parties with professionalism; foster, model and maintain respectful work relationships; exercise political savvy and diplomacy. Make presentations to the City Council, commissions and other groups; explain division policies to the public, developers and builders. Review, analyze, develop and implement financial practices, procedures and controls within the division; participate in the preparation and development of the annual budget; invoice and collect plan check, building permit, impact, administrative, and other applicable fines and fees. Prepare preliminary scope/budget statements, feasibility studies, RFPs/RFQs; award design contracts and oversee design, value engineering, bid specifications, public bidding, review construction contract specifications and award contracts. Serve on committees and attend meetings; serve as liaison on behalf of the City. Conduct highly complex research; compile, analyze, and interpret a wide variety of information; prepare and present complex reports and data to diverse audiences at department and public meetings. Manage personnel issues, including discipline, performance management and staff development; delegate work and evaluate performance. Monitor current trends, practices and developments in each area of responsibility, including legislation trends and changes, court rulings, and professional techniques; evaluate impact on City operations and recommend policy changes. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community organizations, residents, the business community and other agencies. Ensure and model workplace safety. Develop and implement division goals, objectives, policies and priorities. Provide leadership for government bodies, private firms, and organizations; participate in achieving city, department and division goals. Apprise the Community Development Director of anticipated problems and coordinate resolutions and outcomes. Coordinate the Americans with Disabilities facilities transition plan for the City. Review scope, schedule and events; plan work according to objectives; assess and control risk; allocate resources; organize, direct and track projects; ensure quality management, defect prevention, change orders, and payment reviews. May serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Department Director. Perform related duties as required. Knowledge
Principles, practices and methods used in building construction, including inspection, plan check, code enforcement, and public works and related areas. Building inspection, Building Code and applicable state and federal codes, laws and regulations. Developing building standards, plan check and building inspection; engineering principles as applied to building inspection. Construction methods and materials. Budget preparation and administration. Supervision, training, evaluation and performance management. Modern computer software and techniques related to the assigned industries. Operational characteristics of trades and safety procedures. Effective written and oral communication. Advanced conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Analytical and technical business writing skills. Abilities
Read and interpret construction blueprints, plans and specifications. Inspect and analyze building construction and identify code violations. Solve complex inspection and code-related problems. Work effectively with builders, contractors and the public. Supervise, train and evaluate staff. Explain City practices to public/private agencies and individuals. Prepare analytical budgetary and technical reports. Establish systems for quality and quantity control. Maintain effective work relationships and manage workload and outcomes. Plan, organize and direct work; delegate, track and evaluate workflow; achieve planned outcomes. Lead and develop goals and performance methods. Resolve problems while protecting the City's interests and ensuring customer service in difficult situations. Adjust operating procedures to improve organizational effectiveness. Interpret complex laws, regulations and procedures. Maintain certifications through ongoing training. Communicate effectively in written and oral forms. Education, Training and Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical path would be: Education:
Equivalent Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or a related field, with coursework in Building Inspection. Experience:
Four years of experience in interpreting and enforcing building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, building inspection, standards development and plan checking, including two years of supervisory experience. Or:
Five years of experience in interpreting and enforcing building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, building inspection, standards development and plan checking, plus two years of supervisory experience. License and Certification
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license Possession of Certified Building Official by ICC or CABB Construction Project Management certificate is desirable After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include: written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If moved forward, candidates will be notified via email of the type of examination required for this recruitment. Tools and Equipment Used
Requires frequent use of a personal computer, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, telephone, copy and fax machines, and all tools and equipment necessary to perform the duties. Physical Demands
Standing and walking for extended periods or long distances. Sitting for extended computer use. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; bend at the knees for lifting. Climbing to heights of 10 ft or more on ladders. Manual dexterity for field measurement, instrument repair/calibration, keyboard use and writing. Visual acuity for reading materials, warnings, maps, diagrams and screen viewing. Hearing and speech for in-person, group and telephone communication. Mobility to work in office and travel to meeting sites; reach, carry, push, pull, stoop and bend. Reflexes for emergency and safety responses. Work in adverse weather conditions. Environmental Elements
Work is performed in an office environment or at buildings/structures within the service area. Outdoor work may occur with exposure to weather, noise, dust, fumes, gases and potentially hazardous chemicals. May interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in enforcing policies. May require responding to calls in evenings, weekends and holidays.
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