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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Official ti C v m nlF d /7/tr 401 "11eyy if' fH� °R•oa�ts� STAFF REPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT July 7, 1998 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: James Dale, Administrative Services Director By: Carol A. Przybycien, Human Resources Manager SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO REVISE AND RE-TITLE POSITION CLASSIFICATION-BUILDING OFFICIAL SUMMARY In order to meet a new state requirement necessitating that the City employ a Building Official with prescribed certification requirements, the title and certification requirement for the position of Inspection Services Manager have been revised. The new title is Building Official. DISCUSSION Due to the announced retirement of the City's Inspection Services Manager, who under "grandfather"provisions was exempt from the state certification requirement for Building Officials, the City is now required to meet the new requirement. Specifically, the state requires that the Building Official for the City hold or obtain within one year of appointment the certificate as a Building Official from either the International Conference of Building Officials or the California Association of Building Officials. Additionally, responsibilities and examples of duties for the position have been updated. FISCAL IMPACT None. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION The Human Resources Commission reviewed and approved the proposed classification at their June 11, 1998 meeting. They forward their recommendation for approval to the City Council. LASER Page 2 June 24, 1998 Building Official RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve changes to retitle and revise the classification of Inspection Services Manager to that of Building Official. APPROVED: William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachment CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVED BY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION 8/11/94 APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL 9/6/94 AMENDED BY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION 6/11/98 AMENDED BY CITY COUNCIL BUILDING OFFICIAL DEFINITION Under general direction to supervise and direct building staff; to perform skilled inspection work in the enforcement of building and zoning ordinances, and related codes and regulations; to have primary responsibilities and authority for inspection of building codes and to perform related duties as required. RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises, directs and instructs the Building Services staff. Responsible for all phases of contract administration for consultation services. Prepares the Building Services budget. Supervises and conducts complex building inspections. Exercises judgment in recognizing and resolving problems which deal with policy and procedural matters. Exercises judgment in the interpretation and application of building regulations. Evaluates, develops and implements various building regulation procedures. Reviews complex plans for compliance with building regulations. Cooperates with and assists the Planning Section and Economic Development Division and other City departments. May act in the absence of the Community Development Administrator. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Direct staff and participate in checking plans and inspecting buildings for compliance with laws, codes, ordinances and regulations governing the safety, construction and alteration of buildings including structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations; issues building and related permits for building construction activities with in the City. Select, train, supervise, evaluate and direct technical and inspection staff. Building Services Manager/ Building Official Page 2 Research code requirements, new material, and methods of construction and related matters and drafts code revisions. Respond to complaints and requests for information from the public, and prepare correspondence as necessary. Serve as the liaison for the building and safety section with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Provide information on building regulations, permits, procedures, developments and other matters to developers, architects, engineers, contractors and general public and resolve field and office problems regarding the application and interpretation of codes and regulations enforced by the section. Prepare and present verbal and written reports on building activities to commissions and committees. Develop building procedures and rules and ensure compliance. Perform complex building inspections. Coordinate inspection activities with other departments and agencies. Perform the most difficult field inspections to ascertain compliance with building and related ordinances. Maintain records and prepare reports on building inspections and activity. Provide technical assistance to Inspectors. Assist in preparation of the Building Division budget. Advise property owners and petitioners of the effect and implications of development actions. Prepare agenda items and make presentations to the City Council regarding upgrading and revising applicable codes and ordinances. Represent the Community Development Division at various meetings. Serve as secretary to the Building Appeals Board. Perform related duties as assigned. Building Services Manager/ Building Official Page 3 DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of building construction, methods, materials and equipment used in various stages in construction. Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations related to Building Safety. Legal procedures involved in the enforcement of building, plumbing and electrical codes and ordinances. Applicable building, and related codes and ordinances. Building Inspection methods. Modern developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of municipal building inspection. Principles and practices of structural engineering as it relates to construction materials. Principles of supervision, training, employee development and performance evaluation. Ability to: Plan, direct and coordinate building inspection and plan checking activities and manage a division. Detect and locate defective construction and to ascertain the stage of construction when defects are most easily found and remedied. Understand, interpret, explain, and apply building and related regulations, plans specifications, policies and procedures. Enforce with firmness, tact and impartiality, regulations and ordinances. Collect and analyze complex technical and statistical data and prepare oral and written reports. Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. Shoo Building Services Manager/ Building Official Page 4 Conduct work in a safe manner in accordance with established policy. Research and prepare complex reports. Conduct inspections of buildings and determine compliance with appropriate laws,codes and regulations. Respond to emergency and problem situations in an efficient and effective manner. Analyze unusual situations and resolve them through application of management principles and practices. Analyze, interpret and check complex plans, specifications, calculations, laws and regulations. Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions. Plan and maintain a balanced budget. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Experience: Five years of progressively responsible building inspection experience preferably in the public sector, including at least three years of supervisory experience. Structural engineering experience desirable. Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. A Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning, Engineering or a related field is preferred. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES REQUIRED Class 3 California Driver's License. Possession of or ability to obtain certification by either the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), or the California Association of Building Officials (CABO) as a Building Official within one year of appointment.