Coastal Building Official & Permits Lead

Central Coast ICC; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Carpinteria is seeking a Building Official to join the Community Development Department. You will oversee the Building Division, perform plan review, field inspections, and provide code interpretation to support safe, high-quality development in our coastal community.

As the primary building official, you will work closely with planners, contractors, design professionals, property owners and the public while managing permits and departmental operations.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering, architecture or related field is highly desirable.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in structural engineering, building inspection, code enforcement, plan checking, and permit counter activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Building Division including inspection, plans examination, and permit processing.
• Develop and implement division goals, policies, and staffing levels; manage budget and resources.
• Standardize procedures to improve efficiency of inspection, plan checking and permit services.
• Serve as the building code expert for developers, engineers, property owners, and contractors.
• Conduct project reviews, site inspections, and code interpretations; coordinate with other City departments.
• Negotiate contracts for services and oversee consultants’ work to ensure compliance with City standards.

Education

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

Job description

The City of Carpinteria is seeking a Building Official to join the Community Development Department. You will oversee the Building Division, perform plan review, field inspections, and provide code interpretation to support safe, high-quality development in our coastal community.

As the primary building official, you will work closely with planners, contractors, design professionals, property owners and the public while managing permits and departmental operations.