Chief Building Official (20261643)

Job Description

- Chief Building OfficialA growing community of approximately 20,000, the City of Dixon offers a unique combination of an outstanding location, safe environment, desirable housing, excellent schools, friendly people and a town with strong community values. Dixon can best be characterized as a progressive City that seeks excellent development, with a desire to maintain and enhance those ?quality of life? characteristics that are part of its history and agricultural heritage. Dixon is located in the northeast portion of Solano County, 19 miles southwest of Sacramento and 70 miles northeast of San Francisco. In this ideal location, Dixon enjoys convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, and to institutions of higher learning such as the University of California, Davis and the California State University, Sacramento. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT The City of Dixon is committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have a full and fair opportunity to compete in all phases of the hiring process and promotion, and to enjoy the benefits of employment with the City. All employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal or state statutes, the City?s ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations. Location600 East A Street Dixon, 95620 DescriptionThe City of Dixon is recruiting to fill our Chief Building Official position in the Citys Department of Community Development. This positions plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the activities of the Building Division, including plan review and building inspection; ensures all construction and occupancy activity meets applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; focuses on integrating all development services in a manner that results in an exceptional experience for customers; exercises direct supervision over assigned staff; serves as a technical resource; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Development Department.SELECTION PROCEDURE:All applicants should apply online, complete the supplemental questionnaire and submit required document(s).EXAM PROCESS:A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in an interview process. Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary.EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING:Candidates selected for hire must successfully complete and pass the following: a personal background investigation, and a pre-employment medical examination. All appointees are required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States. VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application. The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000. URL:Knowledge and AbilitiesRequired knowledge shall include, but not limited to, the following: approved building construction methods, materials, and proper inspection methods; Principles and practices of the adopted Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Codes; and applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, codes and regulations; Building code standards and other laws and regulations that govern the design and occupancy of buildings; accessibility (ADA) standards and requirements. Ability to plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the activities and operations of the Building Division; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and agencies as required; ensure project compliance with Federal, State, and local rules, laws and regulations; develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures and standard; perform field inspections on complex projects; apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials, and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices. advise on standard construction methods and requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings; determine if construction systems conform to City code requirements; read and interpret complex building plans; perform complex technical research, and prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence Please see job description for complete description of required knowledge and abilities.Education and Experience:Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional college coursework in public administration, planning, plan checking, and/or building inspections techniques, principles, and practices are desirable. Bachelor?s degree with major course work in public administration, business administration or a related field is highly desirable. Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in building inspection, building construction, plans examination, land development, or other related work, including two years of supervisory responsibility. Other Requirements:License or Certification: The following licenses or certifications shall be maintained in current and valid as a condition of employment with the City: Possession of a Combination Inspector Certificate by the International Code Council (ICC) Possession of valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as either Building Official or Plans Examiner Certificate. If only one certification is possessed, other certification shall be obtained within twelve months after employment. Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License at the time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Possession of a valid Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification is not required, but highly desirable. BenefitsFull-Time Permanent Employees in this classification are represented by Dixon Mid-Manager?s And Supervisor?s Association (DMSA).BENEFIT INFORMATIONCalPERS TIER DEFINITIONS-Click to view the DMSA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. Update pending.This summary is subject to change without notice, and does not constitute either an expressed or an implied contract. If conflicts between this summary and basic policy statements occur, the basic policy will prevail.Candidates mustcomplete: 1. On-line application 2. Supplemental Questionnaire Answers Candidates mustsubmit: 3. Combination Inspector Certificate by the International Code Council (ICC) 4. International Code Council (ICC) certification as either Building Official or Plans Examiner Certificate. 5. a valid California Drivers License and satisfactory driving record.(Attach DMV Printout obtained from an official California DMV Office - ).The online Driver Record is not an official document, but the City will accept either this or an official copy. The City will also accept an out of state/country DMV record. However, you will need to obtain a California State Driver?s License within 30 days of appointment. Candidates maysubmit: 1. Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Certificate Ap

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