Description:
The City of Palo Alto is seeking a collaborative, team-oriented Building Inspection Manager with previous experience as an inspection manager or senior building inspector and the drive to daily deliver exceptional service. A successful candidate will have a strong background in conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with adopted building codes. They will have a collaborative communication style with a focus on customer service and accountability.
The Building Inspection Manager provides supervision, direction, mentoring and training for assigned staff in the Planning & Development Services Department. Some duties may include but are not limited to: building inspection activities; arranging training opportunities; supporting staff in resolving conflict; establishing and implementing policies; and completing performance appraisals. The position coordinates inspections with other departments, keeps the Chief Building Official alerted to any conditions in the field that are potentially troublesome or controversial, assists in planning and directing building inspection activities, and supports the Development Center and Code Enforcement functions. The Building Inspection Manager is a working manager, responsible for tracking and analyzing trends, and taking on special projects as needed.
BackgroundLocated in the heart of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is a vibrant community and home to many tech companies. The City's Development Center is a full-service permitting operation that is fast-paced and dynamic. The Development Center serves an involved and well-educated community. Constituents look to the City’s Development Center to facilitate permitting and inspection that ensures the construction of code-compliant and sustainable projects. The position will work with builders, owners, designers, construction managers, and developers to make certain that projects meet code requirements. The successful candidate will supervise a well-established group of inspectors with a strong work ethic and professional aptitude. The team actively collaborates and supports each other in serving the community. The experience, exposure, and access to the industry's leading talent is a unique attribute of the Planning & Development Services Department.
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The Ideal Candidate:- Establishes, evaluates and revises building inspection procedures, practices and rules in conformance with department policies.
- Reviews performance of subordinate personnel and initiates training programs according to demonstrated needs.
- Is responsible for proper assignments of inspections, including proper balancing of workload.
- Reviews and interprets codes and ordinances, recommending changes and additions as needed.
- Explains code or ordinance requirements to City personnel, builders, architects, contractors, and the general public.
- Maintains records of inspections, violation notices, investigations, and other related data.
- Schedules work assignments, employee leaves and other employee related functions.
Essential Duties:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Investigates and prepares reports on special problems, technical data and other designated subjects.
- Meets with individuals and groups as a representative of the Development Center.
- Resolves conflicts and disputes between subordinate inspectors and the public.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
The full job description for Building Inspection Manager (Planning Manager) can be found
here, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Knowledge of all California Building Standards Codes and Ordinances.
- Knowledge of City-wide policies and procedures.
- Ability to plan, lead and organize.
- Ability to work effectively with the general public.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and recognize training needs.
- Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking, standing, bending, crawling, climbing or sitting for extended periods of time.
- Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
- Ability to operate assigned equipment.
- Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and verbally, and engage in professional email protocols.
Minimum Qualifications:
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the program or function being managed:
- For building safety functions, civil or structural engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
- Four additional years of supervisory experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
For full details on minimum qualifications, refer to the job description, found
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Benefits:The City of Palo Alto offers a robust benefits package:
- 12 Paid Holidays per Year. One of these days is a floating holiday, granted each calendar year in acknowledgement of days of historical significance.
- Paid Vacation and Annual Management Leave: In addition to generous vacation time, management positions receive 80 hours of management leave annually.
- Paid Parental Leave. Up to six weeks to care for and bond with a newborn or a newly adopted or newly placed child.
- Retirement Benefits. The City's retirement plan is administered by CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System). The City also offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
- Excess Benefit. $2,500 annually available for employee use in accordance with the Management Compensation Plan.
- Commuter Benefits. The City offers a collection of commuter benefits.
- Enrollment in Palo Alto Unified School District. The City currently offers the opportunity to enroll your children in the prestigious and highly rated Palo Alto Unified School District.
- Healthcare Coverage, Dental and Vision Plans. The City offers medical plans, a dental plan and a vision plan. Health plan choices include both HMO and PPO.
- And much more. Information on benefits can be found here . The Management Compensation Plan can be found here.
The Selection Process:- Applicants may receive recruitment status notifications via email. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
- Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time after the posting closes.
- The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: Work in office and inspection site environments: walking, standing, bending, stooping, crawling, climbing or sitting for extended periods of time. E xposure to dust and noise; light lifting and inspecting in confined areas.
Multiple positions may be filled under this posting.
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The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. - Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan
- Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary
- CalPERs sponsored medical plan with City flat rate contribution
- Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability plan
- 12 annual paid holidays
- Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA
- 96 hours annual sick leave
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses
- Paid Parental Leave- Six weeks of Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the first twelve-month period, immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a child with the employee.
Some Management classifications may qualify for
- 80 hours of Management Leave
- Professional development reimbursement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
- 2% at60 formula for Classic Misc Employees, one-year calculation for final compensation
- 2% at 62 formula for New Misc CalPers Members, three yearcalculationfor final compensation
- 3% at 50 formula for Classic Safety Employees, one-yearcalculationforfinal compensation
- 3% at 55 formula for New Safety CalPersMembers, threeyearcalculationfor final compensation
- Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents according to Retiree Medical Group
Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.
Closing Date/Time: 5/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
