Chief Building Official

This position is responsible for the building inspection program for Glenn County, the Permit  Center, and oversight for the construction of/on County owned buildings. This is a single-position classification functioning as the Chief Building Official. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have the knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. They will have knowledge of principals and practices in general construction, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems. This person will also have the ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

JOB DUTIES
Engages in building permit application activities, plan checking, field inspection, and code enforcement to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of County, State and Federal agencies.  
Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations. 
Coordinates inspection activities with other County departments and divisions; conducts joint inspections with other County departments. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE: 
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in building inspection; including at least two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity. 

EDUCATION:
Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration or a related field. Two years of additional professional experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree. 

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license.  
Equivalent to certification from ICBO as a certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Building Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector.