Foster City is looking for a strong leader and strategic thinker with a proven track record of success overseeing major projects to fill the position of
Chief Building Official. The Chief Building Official plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of plans examination, building inspections, permitting, and related programs.
This position ensures City structures are built and inspections are conducted in compliance with federal, state, and local building codes; performs contract administration, project management, and coordinates activities with various outside agencies, contractors, municipalities, and other departments; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Director of Community Development.
If you are a self-motivated candidate with a passion for public service, take the next step in your career today!
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized courses in building construction principles, practices and techniques and five (5) years of increasingly responsible building inspection experience involving structural, housing, electrical and plumbing inspection work.
Licenses and Certifications: - Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon appointment.
- Possession of International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Combination Building Inspector.
- Newly hired Chief Building Official will possess a Chief Building Official (CBO) certification within one year.
The ideal candidate will possess a Chief Building Official (CBO) certification, a Plan Check certification, and the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification.
Selection ProcessApplications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.
The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview (weighted 80%) and a written exercise (weighted 20%). An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.
The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Director of Community Development will make the hiring decision.
Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: May 2024 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: May TBD
Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.
Job Description URL:
https://www.fostercity.org/hr/page/chief-building-officialJob PDF:
https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Foster%20City_Chief%20Building%20Official_Job%20Flyer_0.pdfClosing Date/Time: 4/26/2024 at 5pm
