Deputy Building Official Senior Inspector

• Team Leadership & Management: Provide direct supervision mentorship and operational guidance to a team of building inspectors and permit technicians; manage direct reports conduct performance evaluations and oversee daily field and counter resource allocation.
• Deputy Building Official Duties: Act as the designated Deputy Building Official interpreting codes resolving complex disputes and ensuring municipal operations align with state mandates.
• Client & Customer Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for municipal clients developers and contractors delivering elite customer service and maintaining high-level relationship health.
• Business Development Support: Identify opportunities to expand Interwest service footprint within San Diego County by demonstrating proactive problem-solving and consultative regulatory support to current and prospective clients.
• Field Inspections: Performs daily field inspections of residential commercial and public facility construction projects across client jurisdictions to ensure compliance on an as-needed basis. (upon client request and/or sick and vacation time fill-in)
• Code Interpretation & Consultation: Provides recommendations regarding interpretations of city State Federal and construction standards as well as local ordinances.
• Plan Review Coordination: Review primarily residential plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Data & Permitting Management: Maintains accurate records to document inspections test results and additional details entering results into permitting software.
• Operational Adaptability: Perform other related duties as required.

• Regulatory & Administrative Expertise: Extensive knowledge of local building codes current construction procedures/technology and modern building department permitting workflows.
• Diplomacy & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to positively interact with staff the general public contractors governmental entities and other clientele.
• Judgement & Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment.
• Organization: Good time management organization and attention to detail skills with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Digital Proficiency: Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and municipal permitting logs.
• Professional Alignment: Candidate must stay familiar and up to date with different editions of the building codes.

• Experience: 5 years of experience in municipal building inspections code enforcement or permit center operations.
• Certified Building Official (CBO): The ability to successfully obtain the ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) certification within the first one (1) year of employment is required.
• Inspector Certifications: ICC Combination Residential and/or Commercial Building Inspector certifications
• CASp Certification (Preferred): CASp Certification is highly preferred.
• California Context: California-specific licenses and certifications are highly desirable.

• Salary Range: 140000 - 155000; Plus Annual Bonus
• Transportation: This position includes a dedicated company vehicle and a fuel card for all travel between client jurisdictions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.
• Retirement: Full retirement benefits with a competitive corporate company match.
• Professional Development: Continuous access to internal free continuing education unit (CEU) training opportunities via our Learning Management System to maintain and expand your certifications. Pay increases tied to new certifications.

Required Experience:

Senior IC