Chief Building Official

4LEAF, Inc.; Clearlake (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

4LEAF, Inc. is seeking a Chief Building Official in Lake County to lead building and safety functions for municipal clients.

You will act as the principal authority on code enforcement, plan review, inspections, and permitting, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local codes while delivering responsive service to staff, applicants, contractors, developers, and the public. The ideal candidate has proven leadership in a municipal setting, strong technical knowledge of California Building

Qualifications

• Experience leading a municipal building department.
• Strong knowledge of California Building Codes.
• Ability to earn trust of staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of a municipal building division or department.
• Interpreting, applying, and enforcing California Building Codes, municipal codes, ordinances, and related regulations.
• Overseeing building inspections, plan review, permitting, code compliance, and customer service functions.
• Supervising, mentoring, and coordinating building inspectors, plans examiners, permit technicians, and support staff.
• Reviewing complex construction documents, inspection reports, correction notices, and code interpretations.
• Providing technical guidance to staff, contractors, design professionals, property owners, and public agency representatives.
• Ensuring permit processing, plan review, and inspection services are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinating with Planning, Engineering, Fire, Public Works, and other departments as needed.
• Supporting process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and high-quality service delivery.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, code interpretations, and recommendations for municipal leadership.
• Representing the Building Division in meetings with city staff, elected officials, developers, consultants, and members of the public.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, adopted codes, safety standards, and agency policies.

Job description

About Us

4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) is a multi-discipline Firm providing services throughout the United States. For over 20 years, 4LEAF has assisted communities in successfully navigating contract services, leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry’s notable providers of planning, building and safety, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of our staff combined with our company culture, have consistently allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.

Description

4LEAF, Inc. is a multi-discipline Firm providing services throughout the United States. For over 20 years, 4LEAF has assisted communities in successfully navigating contract services, leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry’s notable providers of planning, building and safety, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of our staff combined with our company culture, have consistently allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients.

Job Description

4LEAF is seeking an experienced Chief Building Official in Lake County to oversee building and safety functions for one or more municipal clients. In this role, you will serve as the lead authority on building code enforcement, plan review, inspections, and permit processing — ensuring full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes while delivering responsive, efficient service to city staff, applicants, contractors, developers, and the public.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership experience in a municipal building department, strong technical knowledge of California Building Codes, and the ability to step into a municipal environment and quickly earn the trust of city staff and the community. We are looking for someone who is technically sharp, calm under pressure, and service-oriented — a leader who understands that great building oversight means balancing code compliance, customer service, and efficient project delivery while being a reliable partner to the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of a municipal building division or department.
• Interpreting, applying, and enforcing California Building Codes, municipal codes, ordinances, and related regulations.
• Overseeing building inspections, plan review, permitting, code compliance, and customer service functions.
• Supervising, mentoring, and coordinating building inspectors, plans examiners, permit technicians, and support staff.
• Reviewing complex construction documents, inspection reports, correction notices, and code interpretations.
• Providing technical guidance to staff, contractors, design professionals, property owners, and public agency representatives.
• Ensuring permit processing, plan review, and inspection services are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinating with Planning, Engineering, Fire, Public Works, and other departments as needed.
• Supporting process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and high-quality service delivery.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, code interpretations, and recommendations for municipal leadership.
• Representing the Building Division in meetings with city staff, elected officials, developers, consultants, and members of the public.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, adopted codes, safety standards, and agency policies.

Requirements

4LEAF, Inc. anticipates paying between $58.65 - $71.73 per hour commensurate with experience.

Certifications

Preferred Certifications May Include

• ICC Certified Building Official
• ICC Building Plans Examiner
• ICC Building Inspector
• CASp certification
• Certified Access Specialist experience
• Additional ICC certifications in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, residential, or commercial disciplines

A combination of relevant experience, certifications, and technical expertise may be considered.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Flexible, Full-Time, Part-time
• On-Site or Hybrid

For more firm information, please visit www.4leafinc.com

4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation details

58.65-71.73 Hourly Wage

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