Building Division Manager - Continued Page 3
IMPERIAL COUNTY
CLASS TITLE: BUILDING DIVISION MANAGER
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Planning/Building, plan, organize and direct the operations of the Building Division; provide guidance to Building Inspectors in the day-to-day building/inspections functions; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Direct the operations of the Building Inspection Division; conduct training sessions, assign duties,
supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Participate in pre-application meetings related to proposed projects; participate in pre-construction
meetings at sites throughout the County; attend City Council meetings at County cities to discuss
building issues.
Participate on Building Board of Appeals to hear appeals of Building Officials’ decisions and other
issues related to the Building Inspection Division.
Participate in the drafting of planning or building ordinances with County Counsel; review changes in
Building Codes covering a variety of County, State and national building trades areas; train Building
Inspectors in code changes and discuss implementation and application.
Coordinate building inspections with applicants, tenants, engineers, contractors, developers and a
variety of local, State and federal agencies and utilities; review projects for compliance with County
and State ordinances, energy use and handicap requirements.
Perform detailed plan checks on the more complicated projects and structures; answer complex and
detailed questions regarding code interpretations, construction methods, alternate materials and
methods to use, flooding, seismic safety concerns, zoning and land use issues, conditional use issues
and a variety of other issues.
Meet and confer with County Counsel regarding legal issues, ordinances and legal interpretations.
Determine and order types and quantities of tools, equipment and supplies required for proper and
efficient department operations.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports of department activities; prepare data and
reports for presentation to the Board of Supervisors; direct, prepare and review long- and short-range
planning documents and special studies documents.
Operate a variety of equipment including a two-way radio, automobile, gas detector, electrical testers,
tape recorder and various hand tools.
Review building permit applications with Planners assigned to zoning issues to assure compliance
with zoning ordinances; review and discuss building plans with applicants, contractors, architects,
engineers and inspectors.
Prepare, review and verify the accuracy of monthly and quarterly reports of building permit activity in
the County and contract cities.
Assist in the preparation of the monthly newsletter from the department to the planning and building
industry.
Attend conferences and meetings and review new codes, laws, procedures and materials to remain
current on new developments and techniques in the building industry.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Architectural principles including structural design construction techniques and plan specifications.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Budget preparation and review.
Laws, codes and ordinances applicable to building inspection activities and planning.
Code interpretation and alternate code compliance methods.
Rules, regulations and requirements associated with NEPA and CEQA.
Applicable building codes, ordinances, fire regulations and safety precautions.
Technical aspects of the construction trades including materials and supplies.
Policies and objectives of assigned activities.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize and direct department operations, services and activities.
Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
Assist in preparing long-range and short-range land use plans.
Read building plans and properly identify components, errors and questionable issues.
Perform advanced and complex building inspections by examining components and interpreting
the condition of a structure.
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Draft clear and concise reports, studies and plans.
Plan and organize work.
Prioritize and schedule work.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from a four year institution with a degree in architecture,
engineering, urban planning, public administration or a related field and five (5) years experience in the building inspection field including at least two (2) years in a senior or supervisory capacity or;
Associate Degree in architecture, business, engineering technology, construction technology or a related field and seven (7) years experience in the building inspection field including at least three (3) years in a senior or supervisory capacity or;
A building inspector with eight (8) years experience including at least four (4) years in a senior or supervisory capacity.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Physical abilities required include seeing to drive a vehicle, and speaking to exchange information and
make presentations.
BOS: May 21, 2013