Building Safety & Plan Review Coordinator

City of Modesto, CA; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education incentive (Bachelor's) 2.5%

Education incentive (Master's) 5%

Job summary

The City of Modesto is seeking a Building Safety Program Coordinator to guide the plan check team, elevate customer service, and help keep the places our community lives, works, and plays safe and vibrant. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering essential building safety services for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Ideal candidates bring building inspection and plan review expertise, strong coordination skills, and a commitment to service.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible journey level experience in the inspection and/or plan review of commercial and residential buildings.
• Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in building inspection technology or a related field.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of a Certified Building Inspector or Plans Examiner certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC).
• Possession of a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) program certificate is highly desirable.
• Possession of an additional ICC certificate within the categories of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or combination must be obtained within one (1) year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of program goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for implementing building inspection program activities; implement policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs related to building inspection activities within the City; compile, evaluate, and determine internal procedures and processes associated with assigned program; coordinate program activities across departments and with outside agencies.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities; submit justifications for equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures.
• Coordinate the involvement of multiple departments for the review of permits and related land use issues to streamline processes and provide good customer service.
• Research, compile, and prepare reports and documentation on program activities; analyze program elements and recommend changes; maintain records of findings and corrective actions; prepare periodic status reports.
• Coordinate and provide training on assigned program activities; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop procedures for specialized building services and/or code enforcement programs; ensure program staff is properly trained and knowledgeable; serve as technical advisor to staff on assigned program related issues; may conduct the more complex inspections.
• Support City code enforcement efforts pertaining to blighted neighborhoods; evaluate, implement, and coordinate enforcement program activities in conjunction with other department staff; develop tools and procedures to assist all departments to easily communicate and bring resolution to code enforcement issues.
• Represent function on committees, outside organizations, and at staff subcommittees as necessary; coordinate permit activities with other divisions and outside agencies.
• Oversee the work of outside consultants and contractors.
• Assist in the development of fee schedules.
• Represent the department at meetings, hearing in courts, and before the Board of Building Appeals to testify and/or present information on code violations and related matters.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• May participate in recommending the appointment of personnel; provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to improve performance; implement discipline procedures as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

Education

Associate’s degree in building inspection technology or related field

Job description

The City of Modesto is seeking a Building Safety Program Coordinator to guide the plan check team, elevate customer service, and help keep the places our community lives, works, and plays safe and vibrant. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering essential building safety services for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Ideal candidates bring building inspection and plan review expertise, strong coordination skills, and a commitment to service.