Knowledge of: State, federal, and local laws and ordinances relating to the area of assignment; City policies and procedures as they relate to customer service in the Permit Center and public counter of the Planning & Economic Development Department; administration of City Codes and Ordinances pertaining to plan review; principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance management; knowledge and application of construction and applicable codes, zoning principles and building codes, plan checking, preparing and reviewing of architectural plans and details; principles and methods of conflict resolution; and effective supervisory principles and techniques.

Ability to: Develop, implement, and administer a variety of Building Division programs; read, interpret, and explain complex laws, rules, and regulations; assist with budget preparation and administration; communicate effectively orally in one-to-one and public speaking situations; address and mediate conflicts between people or within groups; produce written documents using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling; conduct meetings using communication skills effectively to inspire excellence in customer service and build respect for individuals; plan, organize, and assign the work of assigned personnel; mentor and develop technical staff; interpret standard plans, construction specifications and other related guidelines; comprehend and draw inferences from written material; analyze conflicting information and develop solutions to problems; establish goals and objectives and meet firm deadlines; exercise independent and innovative judgment and make timely and difficult decisions; plan-check development projects; utilize a collaborative, consensus-building, flexible and inclusive team approach. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other City staff, representatives of governmental, business, financial, community, and other organizations, and with clients served; enter data into a terminal or computer using a keyboard device; sit for extended periods of time with the ability to move at will.

Experience and Education: Any combination of experience and education providing the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities for this recruitment would be: Experience - Sufficient technical, professional or paraprofessional field and/or office experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above; including supervisory or lead supervisory experience. Typically, this would be a minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible professional experience in the application of building codes and regulations, building plan review and/or design within a public agency, preferably in a customer service-oriented environment and increasingly responsible experience in code enforcement, administrative hearing procedures, issuance of administrative citations and recording of notice of noncompliance. Education - Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or a related field. A bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred, but professional training related to the program area will also be considered.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of current International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Certified Building Official or have the ability to obtain ICC Certification as a Certified Building Official within two years of hire, pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code.

Qualified candidates are expected to possess current ICC Plans Examiner certifications in addition to certifications in any three of the following areas: certified access specialist (CASp), safety assessment worker, building inspector, electrical inspector, plumbing inspector or mechanical inspector.