Assistant Building Official

City of Anaheim; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Anaheim’s Planning & Building Department seeks an experienced Assistant Building Official to lead plan review, permitting, and building code compliance within the Building Division. You will advise the Building Official and collaborate with City staff, applicants, and developers on complex projects.

The role emphasizes delivering responsive public service, ensuring safety and code compliance, and guiding division staff through technical and regulatory challenges on high-profile

Qualifications

• Five years of responsible experience in construction management, engineering, plan checking, or building inspection.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for plan check, permitting, and related program activities and operations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned plan check, permitting, and related program services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Participate in the selection of division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Prepare and present staff reports, technical reports, and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in municipal building and safety, permitting, and plan checking; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or related field

Job description

The City of Anaheim’s Planning & Building Department is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Assistant Building Official to join its Building Division and help lead one of the most dynamic building programs in Southern California.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a building and development professional who is energized by complex projects, enjoys solving challenging technical and regulatory issues, and understands the importance of delivering responsive, high-quality public service. The Assistant Building Official will provide leadership and coordination for plan review, permitting, building code compliance, and related programs, while serving as a key advisor and partner to the Building Official, department leadership, City staff, applicants, design professionals, contractors, and the development community.

Anaheim is experiencing an exciting period of investment and transformation. The Building Division plays a critical role in supporting some of the region’s most complex and high-profile projects, including:

• OCVIBE — an approximately $4 billion entertainment, housing, and mixed-use development
• Disneyland Resort — continued capital improvement and in-park development projects
• Disneyland Forward — a major long-term expansion and development initiative
• A diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, entertainment, and mixed-use projects

These projects provide the opportunity to apply sound technical judgment, foster innovative and practical solutions, and help move complex projects from concept to construction. The successful candidate will play an integral role in shaping how Anaheim responds to unique and thoughtfully designed projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, code compliance, and customer service.

Functions

• Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for plan check, permitting, and related program activities and operations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned plan check, permitting, and related program services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Participate in the selection of division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of assigned program budgets; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Supervise and coordinate the review, examination, and evaluation of building construction plans and specifications submitted to the City for residential, commercial, and industrial structures, additions, alterations, and repairs to ensure design integrity and compliance with building codes and requirements.
• Supervise and perform engineering, energy compliance, seismic, and other reviews of building construction; check building plan structural calculations; research background information applicable to submitted plans.
• Make field inspections and visit job sites to resolve issues.
• Coordinate permitting, code interpretation, and related activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provide staff assistance to the Building Official; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports, technical reports, and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of municipal building and safety, permitting, and plan checking; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform related duties as required.

Experience and Education

Five years of responsible experience in construction management, engineering, plan checking, or building inspection, including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a complex building plan checking, and permitting program; modern and complex principles and practices of structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering design; methods and techniques of building construction; principles of municipal budget preparation and control; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; principles of record keeping; principles of business letter writing and report preparation; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers; computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to

Coordinate and direct a comprehensive and complex permitting and plan checking program; supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for providing plan checking and inspection services; understand the organization and operation of the department and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; effectively represent the division to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit; work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies; respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility; read and interpret complex maps, plans, sketches, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints; apply engineering and architectural principles and practices to resolve problems with technical construction objectives; interpret and explain departmental policies and procedures; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License/Certification Required

Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect in the State of California. Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license. Possession of registration as a Certified Building Official is desirable.

The selection process may consist of, but is not limited to a skills examination, and an oral interview.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Resource Links

Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

California Building Officials

International Code Council

Equal Opportunity Employer