Description And Essential Functions
Connected by Amazing Employees
The City of Murrieta is accepting applications for the position of
City Building Official to fill one (1) current vacancy in our
Development Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to one (1) year.
Description
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the Building and Safety Division; areas of responsibility include building inspection, plans examination, and permit processing; manages the effective use of the division’s resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides highly complex and responsible support to the Development Services Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Development Services Director. Exercises direct supervision over technical and administrative support staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the staff and operations of the Building and Safety Division. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include division budget administration, program evaluation, and recommendation and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and priorities related to building services matters. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.
Essential Functions
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Building and Safety Division, including building inspection, plans examination, permit processing, and other special services
- Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends within division policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures
- Participates in the development and administration of and oversees the division budget; determines funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding
- Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement
- Participates in the selection, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures
- Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality
- Serves as source of information for developers, engineers, property owners, and contractors regarding Building Code and City construction regulations; reviews complex code applications for requested code modifications and alternate materials and methods
- Performs site inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local construction codes works closely with other departments in addressing City construction projects and code interpretations
- Addresses building appeals relating to City codes and ordinances; reviews alternate materials and methods of construction and unreasonable hardship requests; oversees special inspection and structural observations programs
- Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards
- Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate
- Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees and task forces as necessary
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in building inspection, plans examination, permit processing, and code compliance; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs
- Monitors changes in state and federal regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval
- Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files
- Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, engineering, public administration, business administration, or a related field and
- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible management and/or administrative experience within a building and safety program, two (2) of which should be in a management capacity
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver’s License
- Certification as a Combination Building Inspector, Plans Examiner, or other special training in the Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing trades through the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) or an equivalent professional association
- Certification as a Building Official from the International Code Council (ICC)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program and project development, implementation, evaluation, and project management
- Principles and practices of budget development and administration
- Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures
- Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility
- Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned division
- Principles and practices of contract administration and management
- Principles, practices, methods, materials, techniques, and safety standards of building construction, building inspection, and structural design for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings
- Building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, housing, zoning, and related codes.
- Principles and practices of plan checking and plan review processes
- Basic principles and practices of civil and structural engineering as it relates to areas of responsibility
- Recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the division
- Methods and techniques for preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence
- Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations
- City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff
ABILITY TO
- Plan, organize, oversee, and manage the staff and operations of the Building and Safety division
- Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards
- Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner
- Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the division
- Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to the work performed
- Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques
- Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials
- Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner
- Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports
- Effectively represent the division and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals
- Direct the establishment and maintenance of a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When working within an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites and meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, averaginga weight of 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to potentially hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A City application form and resume must be submitted online. Applicants can apply online at www.MurrietaCA.gov .
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of appraisal interviews, performance tests, and writing exercises to evaluate the applicant's skill, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The City may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-employment clearances, which include a pre-hire physical and Live Scan background investigation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Murrieta is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, and promotions are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), marital or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, disability, or any other basis that is inconsistent with federal, state or local laws.
THE COMMUNITY
Located just north of San Diego County, the city of Murrieta is home to approximately 116,000 people. Central to all of Southern California, residents of Murrieta live in one of the safest cities in the U.S. With top-ranked schools, 52 parks, and 1,300 acres of trails, it is consistently ranked the top place to live in Southwest Riverside County. Murrieta has a dynamic business environment, an educated population, and a high median income. All of these attributes support the exceptional quality of life residents enjoy and the engaged and connected community that sets Murrieta apart from the rest.
MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL & CONFIDENTIAL
The following is a summary of the benefits provided to full-time employees in this un-represented group. For further information, please refer to the unit's Salary Resolution or Agreement .
- RETIREMENT : The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier 1 (Classic Members hired prior to 12/30/2012)
- Formula: 2.7% at 55
- Member Contribution: 8.0% of compensation
- Final Compensation: Highest twelve (12) consecutive month period
- Tier 2 (Classic Members hired on or after 12/30/2012)
- Formula: 2.0% at 60
- Member Contribution: 7.0% of compensation
- Final Compensation: Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period
- Tier 3 (New Members)
- Formula: 2.0% at 62
- Member Contribution: 50% of normal cost (currently 8.0% of compensation)
- Final Compensation: Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period
- MEDICAL INSURANCE : The City contributes up to $1,891.28 per month toward medical insurance for employees and their eligible dependents.
- RETIREE MEDICAL INSURANCE : Please refer to the MPC Compensation Plan for details.
- DENTAL INSURANCE : The City pays for 100% of the premium for the employee and their eligible dependents.
- VISION INSURANCE : The City pays for 100% of the premium for the employee and their eligible dependents.
- LIFE INSURANCE : The City pays for 100% of the premium for a life insurance policy equal to one time an employee's base salary. Additional life insurance is available.
- SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City pays 100% of the premium for the employee.
- LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE : The City pays 100% of the premium for the employee.
- DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. The City contributes a matching amount to the employee's account on a dollar-for-dollar basis, not to exceed the following amounts.
- $3,400 per year for Department Heads toward 401a plan.
- $3,000 per year for Managers towards the 457 plan.
- $2,000 per year for Confidential towards the 457 plan.
- ANNUAL LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS : 192 hours of annual leave and 117 hours of holiday leave.
- ADMIN LEAVE ACCRUAL : Department Heads and Management staff.
- Department Heads - 120 hrs per year.
- Management - 80 hrs per year.
- AUTO ALLOWANCE : $300 per month Department Heads only (Exception Fire & Police Chief)
- FLEX SCHEDULE : Administrative staff currently works a 9/80 alternative work schedule. Other schedule options (5/8, 4/10) may be available based on the City’s operational needs.
- SPANISH LANGUAGE PAY : 2.5% of base pay for eligible members of the association who are fluent in Spanish. Eligibility is based on business necessity.
Note: The provisions of this summary do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this summary may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contributions toward benefit costs, are subject to change as a result of periodic revisions to the MPC Compensation Plan and the City of Murrieta.
Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
