Assistant Building Official - Yolo County (CA) : Job Details

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) at-will, full time position in the class of Assistant Chief Building Official at the Community Services Department.

The Position

The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated experience with the administration of building inspection and plan check activities, Floodplain administration, and will possess ICC certification as a Plans Examiner and Building Inspector.

Under direction of the Chief Building Official coordinates the work of staff in the Community Development Services Division of Department of Community Services; provides supervision, training and direction to the building inspection staff and may supervise permit counter staff; schedules and coordinates field inspection activities; performs highly complex or specialized inspections for building systems at various stages of construction including alteration and repair to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, flood plain requirements, ordinances and laws; completes non-structural plan checks; and performs other related duties as assigned.

This is a single-position, supervisory-level classification reserved for use in the Community Development Services Division of the Department of Community Services. The Assistant Chief Building Official operates with considerable autonomy and performs duties with a greater degree of independence and decision-making responsibilities and performs specialized administrative duties related to the fiscal management, policy direction and oversight of staff. While this classification has supervisory responsibilities, the majority of work will usually consist of performing more complex building inspections of commercial, industrial, public-use, large residential, and other large-scale construction.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application by the closing date. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.

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The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent in this classification; however, other duties may also be required.

* Supervises assigned staff to prioritize and assign tasks and projects; make sure program deadlines are met; may counsel, coach, train and conduct employee evaluations as required;

* Assists the Chief Building Official with the preparation and monitoring of division budget; monitors expenditures and offers recommendations regarding budget issues; attends meetings and conferences as required;

* Interprets and applies the provisions of building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, fire prevention codes, life/safety codes, energy codes, disable accessibility codes, flood plain requirements, and other applicable federal, state and local codes, ordinances, laws, rules regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures and research code-related issues as needed;

* Assists with building inspection activities; analyzing complex, specialized inspection problems and assist the building inspectors with the more difficult cases;

* Acts as a liaison between the building inspection staff and developers, contractors, architects, engineers and the general public to resolve differences;

* Acts as the Chief Building Official in his or her absence;

* Conducts site inspections of residential, commercial, industrial and public buildings including construction work, remodeling work, building systems and premises for compliance with applicable codes, specifications, laws, ordinances, and approved construction plans;

* Inspect construction alterations, demolition, use, and occupancy of building premises to verify structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate lighting, ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards; and inspects mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, and related building systems;

* Oversees building plans, plan revisions, specifications, or other documents for compliance with codes; performs plan checks; conducts staff meetings to review inspection practices and code interpretation uniformity or problems;

* Oversees the preparation and completion of processes and maintains a variety of forms, reports, correspondence, logs, and records;

* Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other county employees, and the public using principles of good customer service;

* Assists other co-workers with essential departmental functions to promote smooth operation of the Division, as determined by the Chief Building Official.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade. Successful completion of two wood structure-engineering courses can be substituted for the required engineering calculation experience. Sixty (60) units from an accredited college or trade school with course work in architecture, engineering, or construction technology may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.

Experience: Five (5) years of building inspection work experience in a public agency involving inspection of plumbing, carpentry, structural, electrical, and mechanical structures and code enforcement. Experience performing commercial and industrial inspections is required. Bilingual ability is not required but highly desirable.

Licenses: Possession of certification from l.C.C. or I.C.B.O. as a Combination Inspector is required. Certification as a Plans Examiner is required within one year from the date of hire.

Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge of: County and Department policies and procedures; procedures and inspections of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; commercial and residential manufactured coaches and code enforcement procedures; principles and practices of building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, life/safety codes, energy codes, disable accessibility codes and pertinent state and county codes and ordinances; building construction methods and materials; proper field inspection methods and procedures; principles and practices of plan checking; principles of structural design and engineered structural calculations; principles of management and supervision; practices of customer service, including conflict resolution; and principles and practices of work safety.

Ability to: Identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve building division activities; read and interpret plans and blue prints accurately and compare them with construction and repairs in progress; schedule direct and coordinate the field operations of the Building Inspection Division; supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; identify and analyze problems and interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations; have the tact and maturity to deal effectively even in adverse situations with the general public, agencies and entities; and use standardized word processing and database management software programs; and keep accurate records and prepare concise reports.Application Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application and resume, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:

* As an attachment to the online application

* By e-mail to [email protected]

* By fax to (530) ###-####

* By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

All required documents must be received by Human Resources. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

Verification of Education

Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.

For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (

Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:

1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.

2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.

Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.

EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE

601 University Ave., Suite 127

Sacramento, CA 95825

(916) ###-####

www.eres.com

FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE

P.O. Box 151739

San Diego, CA 92175

(619) ###-####

www.documentservice.org

CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.

P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817

(714) ###-####

www.iescaree.com

GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.

409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

(310) ###-####

www.globaleval.org

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE

P.O. Box 3665

Culver City, CA 90231-3665

(310) ###-####

www.ierf.org

Selection Procedure

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

* Screen for Minimum Qualifications

* Screen for Best Qualified

* Department Selection Interviews

* Reference Checks

* Conditional Job Offer, pending:

* Pre-Employment Exams

* Drug & Alcohol Screen

* Department of Justice LiveScan

* Confirmed Job Offer

Screening for Best Qualified

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write no experience for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.

Contact Information

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (530) ###-####.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) ###-#### at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

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