Assistant Building Official

Sacbar; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Escondido, CA seeks an Assistant Building Official to supervise building plan review teams, issue permits, and oversee inspection operations. The role includes acting as Building Official in their absence and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

The position requires extensive experience in plan review, supervisory responsibilities, and ICC certification considerations, within the California building standards framework.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience in plan reviews for building construction.
• Experience leading staff or managing projects in code compliance.
• Knowledge of California building codes and plan-review processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and review staff in building plan reviews and permit issuance.
• Manage building inspection operations and field activities.
• Represent the department as acting Building Official in the absence of the Building Official.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Plan review

Communication

Education

High school diploma with college coursework in building inspection/engineering

Job description

The City of Escondido, CA is seeking highly-motivated candidates to join a team of dynamic, supportive, and collaborative building professionals as Assistant Building Official. The position will be responsible for supervising, assigning, reviewing and participating in the work of staff responsible for reviewing building plans for compliance with applicable codes and regulations and the issuance of building permits, managing building inspection operations and serving as acting Building Official in the absence of the Building Official.

It’s an exciting time to be part of Team Escondido! The Development Services Department is made up of rock stars that are working hard to redefine and elevate the customer service journey, enhance the City’s economy and improve the community’s quality of life.

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in building inspection, structural engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

Five years (full-time equivalent) of responsible experience in the review of building construction plans including one year of lead supervisory or project management responsibility.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Possession of certification as a Plans Examiner issued by the International Code Council (ICC).