Lead Permit Sonoma's Building Division
As Permit Sonoma's Building Division Manager, you will plan, assign, and direct division operations, including supervising the professional, technical, and clerical staff who are working together and engaged in successfully accomplishing the division's goals. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Engineering & Construction, you will oversee the operations and staff of the Building Plan Review and Building Inspection sections; handle difficult problems and code interpretation; and with your ICC certification as a Building Official, act as the Deputy Chief Building Official for the County. Additionally, you will:
- Direct program operations, including the development and implementation of goals, objectives, priorities, and policies/process improvements
- Participate in setting long-range programs/services plans and objectives in consultation with the Director of Permit Sonoma
- Find solutions to projects that have stalled due to construction issues not anticipated during plan review, noncompliance with model building codes, etc.
- Coordinate with other professionals, outside agencies, and various County departments to organize efforts and program activities
- Directly, and through two subordinate supervisors, manage a staff of 20, including establishing performance standards and evaluating performance; interviewing, selecting, and training staff; advising supervisors on the appropriate handling of employee performance issues; and recommending changes and improvements
In order to effectively and professionally represent the County as our Building Official, our ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, and:
- Multiple years of building inspection experience which included successfully supervising a team of building inspection professionals and technical staff to accomplish plan review and inspection related objectives
- A strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a common-sense approach to resolving issues
- The ability to research and analyze administrative problems in order to reach practical conclusions, and institute effective changes
- Excellent time management skills, with the proficiency to continuously manage competing demands
- Effective analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to see the big picture and effectively collaborate with others to attain common goals
- An interest in exploring innovative technologies within the building/construction industry such as the application of virtual inspection, green building, energy conservation, alternate materials and construction methods, etc.
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, including the capability to present to and engage with audiences of all levels
- A valid certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Certified Building Official or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire
- While licensure by the State of California as a Professional Civil Engineer is preferred, it is not required