Chief Building Official

City of Napa
Napa, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 15, 2026
  • Salary: $160,433 USD Annually
  • Salary Top:$193,804
  • Apply By: Feb 16, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Building and Safety
  • Code Enforcement and Inspections
  • Engineering
  • Planning and Development
  • Summary

    The City is seeking a CBO who pairs technical expertise with strong administrative and people-management acumen. Because the role works closely with Planning, Public Works, Utilities, and Fire, the CBO must be a strong collaborator who understands the importance of integration. 

  • Job Description

    The City of Napa (approx. 78,000) is the business and residential hub of the world-renowned Napa Valley, located 50 miles northeast of San Francisco. It’s also home to hundreds of wineries and thousands of other businesses that fuel a vibrant year-round economy.

    Reporting to the Community Resources and Development Director, the Chief Building Official leads a team of eight including building inspectors, a plans examiner, and permit technicians, supported by a $2 million operating budget.

    This role calls for a collaborative leader with strong customer service instincts and emotional intelligence, capable of navigating competing priorities and diverse professional perspectives. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with sound administrative and people-management skills.

  • Job Requirements

    Requires four years of building inspection + plan check experience in a management/supervisory role and a bachelor’s degree. Two years of college-level coursework in structural, mechanical or civil engineering, architecture or closely related field and six years’ experience may be substituted. Must also possess ICBO certification as a plans examiner and a building inspector and CABO certification as a Building Official.

    Current salary range is $160,433 - $193,804 (will increase to $163,642-$197,680 on July 1, 2026) DOQE, with excellent benefits. For additional information and to apply visit www.tbcrecruiting.com. Recruitment closes Monday, February 16, 2026.

    Tina White ● 619.948.1786
    TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLC
    www.tbcrecruiting.com

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    • Teri Black and Company
    • Teri Black and Company

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