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City of West Covina

Mid-Management
Class Specification
October 2005
DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL

Job Summary
Under general direction of the Building Official and/or the Public Works Director, administers the functions of the Building Division of the Public Works Department related to various City regulations, including building and housing codes, zoning ordinances, and provisions of use permits and public contact law relating to residential, business, and public building construction, repair, alteration, use, or occupancy; serves as a member of the City's mid-management team; may act as Division Manager in Public Works Department in the absence of the Building Official; may be involved in administrative projects outside normal area of specialization; and does related work as required.

Essential Functions

1. Under the direction of the Building Official and or the Public Works Director, plans, organizes, assigns, and supervises the work performed by field inspection and office personnel who enforce codes, ordinances, and regulations relating to construction, housing, mobile homes, unsafe buildings, zoning, grading, and electrical, plumbing, ventilating, heating, and air conditioning installations.
   
   
2. Assists with checking and approving plans and specifications of proposed structures for compliance with code and safety requirements, including earthquake and wind load stress determinations, occupancy factors and types of construction.
   
   
3. Confers with subordinates in scheduling and assigning inspections and developing priorities and standards of work.
   
   
4. Assists with the Coordination of activities of the division with other work units within the City.
   
   
5. Assists with consulting with contractors, architects, engineers, and others concerning materials, specifications, and ratings.
   
   
6. Reviews and keeps informed on new methods of construction and new materials as relating to existing ordinances; directs the review of building construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with current codes and ordinances.
   
   
7. Assists with supporting the Code Enforcement program and directing the investigation of complaints regarding violations of City ordinances, codes, regulations, and requirements.
   
   
8. Assists with providing for the increased efficiency of the division by planning, training, and organizing personnel to meet immediate and future needs; and is responsible for ensuring that work practices are followed.
   
   
9. Attends various meetings that relate to activities, priorities, and operating problems of the division.
   
   
10. Assists with answering questions and resolving complaints from the general public and takes appropriate courses of action.
    
    
11. Assists the Public Works Director and/or Building Official in the preparation of the annual budget and the control of expenditures that relate to division activities and develops appropriate justification for requested changes in personnel, materials, and equipment.
    
    
12. Serves as Acting Building Official as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of building, plumbing, electrical, and related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City; the principles and techniques of building inspection; building materials, building design, accepted safety standards, modern methods of building construction, and public law; and the principles of organization, supervision and employee training.

Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the building inspection division program; analyze, interpret, and check building plans and specifications related to building, mechanical, and electrical construction projects; develops and implement improvements in organization and work procedures; prepare clear and concise technical and other reports; and establish and maintain effective relationships and those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of training and/or experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in civil or structural engineering, architecture or related field.

Experience
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in performing the essential functions of the position, including one year of supervisory experience in a building department or plan check section of a building department.

Licenses:
Licensed as a civil engineer or architect in the State of California. Certification as a plans examiner by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) is required or must be obtained within one year. Certification as a building official by the ICBO is desirable. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and satisfactory driving record are required.

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