Building Safety Program Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's)

5% Education Incentive (masters)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

City of Modesto is hiring a Building Safety Program Coordinator to lead the plan check team and champion customer service, ensuring that buildings are safe for residents, businesses and visitors.

The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise in building plan review, coordinate permitting activities, and promote continuous improvement while exemplifying the division's values of being solution oriented, collaborative and caring.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible journey level experience in building inspection (commercial and residential).
• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent practical training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead plan check team and coordinate building inspection activities.
• Develop and implement programs related to building inspection and code enforcement.
• Coordinate permitting activities across departments and with outside agencies.
• Provide technical expertise and training to staff on building safety issues.
• Represent the department on committees and with external partners.

Skills

Inspection experience

Building codes

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Computers

Job description

Ready to help make Modesto the place to be? The City of Modesto is hiring a Building Safety Program Coordinator to lead our plan check team, champion customer service, and keep the buildings our community lives, works, and plays in safe and thriving. If you're collaborative, solution-oriented, and passionate about continuous improvement, we’d love to have you help shape the future of Building Safety!

Salary Incentives

• 2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree)
• 5% Education Incentive (master's degree)

The Building Safety Program Coordinator supervises the plan check team and supports the Building Safety Division's Core Purpose: to make Modesto the place to be by ensuring that the buildings we live, work, and play in are safe. The position provides technical expertise in building plan review and permitting while promoting exceptional customer service. The incumbent serves as a technical resource to staff, customers, contractors, and other agencies by interpreting codes and regulations, coordinating permitting activities, recommending process improvements, and performing a variety of technical and administrative duties related to Building Safety. The Building Safety Program Coordinator is expected to exemplify the Division's Core Values by being Solution Oriented, Collaborative, and Caring. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment, builds positive working relationships, embraces continuous improvement, and is committed to delivering essential services that enhance the quality of life for the residents, businesses, and visitors of Modesto.

Essential Functions

• 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, hearings 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.

Marginal Functions: Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Principles, practices, and standards related to the building industry.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
• Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City, including the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.
• Advanced principles and techniques of building inspection work.
• Research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability To

• Organize, implement, and direct building related program activities.
• Review processes, identify areas in need of improvement, and make sound recommendations.
• Interpret, explain, and apply federal, state, local, and department policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

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 years of increasingly responsible journey level experience in the inspection of commercial and residential buildings.

Training

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in building inspection technology or a related field.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

• Possession of a Certified Building Inspector 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.

Failure to obtain any of the required licenses/certificates within the prescribed time may result in release from probation, demotion, or termination.

Mobility and Physical Demands

• Frequent use of keyboard; frequent standing, walking or sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close‑up work; occasional color and depth vision.
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision‑making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.
• Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an indoor and outdoor environment, with year‑round exposure to varied weather conditions. Work may occur at varied remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.

The City of Modesto does not sponsor H‑1B Visas.

Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.