Building & Safety ManagerChief Building Official (Temporary)
Job Location:
Berkeley, CA - USA
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Job Summary
- JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Building & Safety Manager in the Planning Department! This position is designated as the Citys Chief Building Official and has division level responsibilities for the overall administration and direction of the Citys building zoning housing fire and related codes and regulations.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience providing administrative and technical oversight for building construction activities building code enforcement rental housing safety enforcement and grant funded programs. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to manage high performing teams; communicate effectively and tactfully in writing verbally and in presentations to boards commissions and elected officials; leverage expert knowledge of state and municipal building and housing codes and ordinances and other relevant codes; provide excellent customer service to a variety of clients; develop maintain and improve operational procedures related to plan checks inspections permit issuances and other relevant functions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of collaborators; and balance competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill a temporary vacancy not to exceed 1 year.
See the full job specification here: QUALIFICATIONSA typical way of gaining the knowledge skills and abilities outlined above is:
Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with a major in civil engineering architecture urban planning or a closely related field; and five (5) years of experience in building services and enforcement functions (including standards development) which includes at least five (5) years of professional level experience in the enforcement of building codes and ordinances. At least two (2) years of the experience noted above must have included responsibility for the supervision of a sizable enforcement staff. Experience in dealing with citizen boards is desirable.
Substitutions:- Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college course work on a year-for-year basis.
- Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Building Official certification and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience at a senior level in building and safety services equivalent to the Senior Building Plans Examiner may be substituted for the supervisory experience.
Other requirements:
Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner or Building Inspector certification is required. A California license as a Structural or Civil Engineer is desirable. Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California drivers license as well as a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to attend evening meetings.APPLICATION PROCESSApplications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on September 7 2026 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format braille large print electronic text etc.) upon request to . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
EXAM PROCESSThe exam process will include but may not be limited to:
Application review for minimum qualifications and required certification(s)
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire
Tests may consist of any combination of written oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include but are not necessarily limited to typing math reading writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency or any other job-related knowledge skill ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may without notice change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history educational credentials and degrees certificates registrations and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race color national origin ancestry religion age physical or mental disability or medical condition sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy political affiliation veterans status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Required Experience:
Chief
