CITY OF Coronado, CA

INVITES YOUR INTEREST IN

THE POSITION OF

Building Official

civil engineering, architecture, construction technology, public adminis-tration, or a related field. Applicants must have at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible building inspection experience as well as Building Inspector certification issued through the International Code Council. Although not required, experience in a supervisory capacity is highly desirable. Building Official and Fire Inspector certifications are not required at the time of appointment but will be required within one year of employment with the City.

THE COMPENSATIONThe salary range for the Building Official is $114,618 to $153,600 annually and is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The City also offers an attractive benefits package including:

Retirement – Classic CalPERS members 3% @ 60 and 2% @ 62 for PEPRA Members.

Deferred Compensation – Employees are eligible to join the ICMA-RC deferred compensation plan. This plan allows employees to set aside pre-tax wages for retirement.

Health Benefits – The City provides a Cafeteria benefit plan allowance of $1,467 per month to cover the costs of medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and ancillary benefits. The City participates in the CalPERS Group Health Benefits, which offers several options including HMO and PPO plans. Any remaining balance from the Cafeteria Benefit Plan can be designated to a health reimbursement account (HRA) for reimbursement of eligible health care expenses and/or dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) for eligible dependent care expenses.

Annual Leave – The City provides 144 to 232 hours of annual leave (combined vacation and sick leave), depending on number of years of service. The City also provides 11 paid holidays and two eight (8) hour floating holidays each fiscal year in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and Cesar Chavez’s Birthday.

Administrative Leave – Exempt employees receive 60 hours of administrative leave per fiscal year.

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability – The City provides short-term disability insurance equal to 66-2/3% of income (up to $1,000/week) after a 14-day waiting period. The City provides long-term disability insurance with a monthly benefit of up to $5,000 after a 90-day waiting period. Employees have the option to elect enhanced long-term disability insurance (up to $8,000/month).

Life Insurance – The City provides group term life insurance and AD&D in an amount equal to $50,000 or one times base annual salary, whichever is greater. In addition to the basic group life insurance provided by the City, employees may purchase up to $500,000 of supplemental life insurance. Cover over $150,000 is subject to approval by the insurance provider. Employees may also elect supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouse/registered domestic partner and child(ren).

Social Security & Medicare – The City participates in Social Security and Medicare.

Tuition Reimbursement – The City provides up to $1,000 per fiscal year for reimbursement of expenses directly related to the cost of tuition, school fees, books and required materials for approved courses.

TO APPLYIf you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online.

Filing Deadline: November 22, 2019

Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in panel interviews at the City of Coronado, tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2019. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists. References will be contacted only following candidate approval. Finalist interviews will be held with the City Manager and Director of Community Development. Candidates will be advised of the status of the recruitment following selection of the Building Official.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Joel Bryden at:

(916) 784-9080

THE COMMUNITYCoronado, also known as Coronado Island, is a small city with a village atmosphere, rich in history and natural beauty. While the City measures only 7.4 square miles, it has 2.8 miles of pristine beaches, 18 public parks, and an 18-hole public golf course. Established in 1890, the City is home to approximately 24,000 permanent residents in three distinct residential areas known as the Village, the Coronado Cays and the Coronado Shores. The official population of 25,000 includes military personnel home ported on Navy bases within the City boundaries. As a vacation destination, Coronado has approximately 2 million visitors each year.

The commercial areas include unique, quaint shops and the business community is supported by active Chamber of Commerce and Main Street organizations. Coronado has 16 hotels, including three world-class resorts and several highly acclaimed restaurants.

Coronado is accented by its beautiful surroundings. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and Glorietta and San Diego Bays, this picturesque seaside city is linked to the City of San Diego by the graceful and stately San Diego-Coronado Bridge (downtown San Diego is less than 5 miles away). To the south, Coronado is linked to the mainland by a narrow strip of land known as the Silver Strand.

The City of Coronado provides high quality services for residents, visitors, and businesses. The careful approach to development has produced a community known for its attractive appearance and a variety of architectural styles. The award-winning school system sets a high standard for educational excellence. The community consists of a high level of active and involved citizenry, well educated in the traditions of the island and with a dedication to maintaining a landmark community.

THE POSITIONUnder the direction of the Community Development Director, the Building Official supervises, plans, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Building Division within the Community Development Department including plan checking, issuance of building permits, building construction inspection services and activities, and inspection of fire sprinkler and suppression systems; coordinates the activities of the code enforcement program; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; assigns work activities and reviews work product, methods and procedures; works with developers, architects and contractors to maintain code requirements; conducts complex building inspections during all phases of construction, alteration and repair; ensures the provision of safe structures for Building Occupancy; enforces compliance with national, state and city mandated building codes, regulations and ordinances; performs a variety of highly technical duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and provides highly responsible and com-plex administrative support to the Director of Commu-nity Development.

Essential job functions in-clude but are not limited to:

• Assume management responsibility for the services and activities of the Building Division within the Community Devel-opment Department; participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of the Building Division.

• Exercise scope of authority granted for the City’s ‘Building Official’ as outlined in the Coronado Municipal Code and designated by the Director of Community Devel-opment, Redevelopment and Housing Services.

• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

• Supervise, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for providing building and fire safety inspections and code enforcement services to the City; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

• Perform a variety of complex technical duties in support of the City’s building program operations and services to enforce compliance with national, state and city mandated building codes, regulations and ordinances including fire prevention and fire safety.

• Train employees in their areas of work including building inspection, fire prevention, and code compliance methods, procedures and techniques; ensure adherence to safe working prac-tices and procedures.

• Conduct inspections of complex and sensitive projects during all phases of construction, alteration, remodel or repair; inspect foundation, concrete, framing, plastering, plumbing, electrical and mechanical installations and other building elements; conduct repeated in-spections from inception of construction project to release for occupancy.

• Interpret and enforce compliance with applicable codes and ordi-nances including, but not limited to, approved construction plans, uniform electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building codes, fire sprinkler and fire suppression safety laws, City zoning ordinances, and state and federal accessi-bility standards for the disabled.

• Receive and resolve issues and complaints from the general public on building code enforcement and zoning issues; investigate code violations; issue notices for correction, stop-work orders and citations; serve as liaison with all parties to ensure corrective measures are taken, and that issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.

• Examine and review construction plans and specifications for new construction, additions and alterations to determine compliance with applicable building, fire, and construction codes, ordinances and regulations; review blueprints, drawings and specifications to ensure projects comply with plans; calculate fees; verify contractor credentials; stamp plans; issue permits.

• Confer with architects, developers, contractors, builders and the general public on building code enforcement issues; research, interpret, and explain codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

• Review and approve building inspection documentation including final inspection certificates and related documents.

• Maintain a variety of logs, records and files; generate reports and records as required.

• Administer the City’s floodplain regulations; respond to related public inquiries; maintain floodplain maps, interpret data, prepare related reports, and update City Ordinance as re-quired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

• Participate in fee study and fee adoption processes.

• Conduct and/or attend a variety of meetings including safety meetings, code committee meetings

• As required, provide court testimony for building code enforcement litigation.

• Represent the City as the Building Official at International Code Council (ICC), California Building Officials (CALBO), and local code making group functions.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe City of Coronado is seeking a proven administrator to serve as the new Building Official. A progressive leader and creative problem solver with strong interpersonal and managerial skills will be valued. The ideal candidate will have sound working knowledge of the various codes that govern the building profession and is adept at finding creative but code-compliant

solutions. The City is looking for individuals that can effectively lead a diverse group of professionals and has demonstrated expe-rience working with budgets. He or she will be diplomatic and politically astute, yet apolitical. The ideal candidate will be someone who listens, is approachable and accessible, and committed to creating a teamwork envi-ronment in which ideas and feedback are encouraged, valued, and supported.

In addition to a strong technical background, the ideal candidate for Building Official is one who leads by example and supports the staff and the organization. The candidate should be innovative and have the ability to think outside of the box to solve problems and interpret codes that uphold the spirit of the law while striving to meet the needs of the customer. This individual will have strong writing, speaking, presentation, and computer skills, and will provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, displaying the “Coronado brand” in all their work-related efforts.

The incoming Building Official will be quickly immersed in the Coronado Community

with many commercial and res-idential construction projects

currently in progress, includ-ing the restoration and redevelopment of the City’s iconic landmark, the Hotel Del Coronado, as well as a steady high

volume of residential building permit plan sub-

missions. A successful candi-date will have knowledge of the

operations, services and activities of a municipal building inspection and code

enforcement program along with working knowledge of the pertinent laws, ordinances and codes regulating building construction, fire prevention, and zoning, and the advanced methods and techniques of conducting building electrical, mechanical, plumbing and structural fire safety inspections.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in planning, structural engineering,

Coronado, also known as Coronado

Island, is a small city with a village atmosphere,

rich in history and natural beauty.

A progressive leader and creative problem solver with

strong interpersonal and managerial skills will

be valued.

THE COMMUNITYCoronado, also known as Coronado Island, is a small city with a village atmosphere, rich in history and natural beauty. While the City measures only 7.4 square miles, it has 2.8 miles of pristine beaches, 18 public parks, and an 18-hole public golf course. Established in 1890, the City is home to approximately 24,000 permanent residents in three distinct residential areas known as the Village, the Coronado Cays and the Coronado Shores. The official population of 25,000 includes military personnel home ported on Navy bases within the City boundaries. As a vacation destination, Coronado has approximately 2 million visitors each year.

The commercial areas include unique, quaint shops and the business community is supported by active Chamber of Commerce and Main Street organizations. Coronado has 16 hotels, including three world-class resorts and several highly acclaimed restaurants.

Coronado is accented by its beautiful surroundings. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean and Glorietta and San Diego Bays, this picturesque seaside city is linked to the City of San Diego by the graceful and stately San Diego-Coronado Bridge (downtown San Diego is less than 5 miles away). To the south, Coronado is linked to the mainland by a narrow strip of land known as the Silver Strand.

The City of Coronado provides high quality services for residents, visitors, and businesses. The careful approach to development has produced a community known for its attractive appearance and a variety of architectural styles. The award-winning school system sets a high standard for educational excellence. The community consists of a high level of active and involved citizenry, well educated in the traditions of the island and with a dedication to maintaining a landmark community.

THE POSITIONUnder the direction of the Community Development Director, the Building Official supervises, plans, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Building Division within the Community Development Department including plan checking, issuance of building permits, building construction inspection services and activities, and inspection of fire sprinkler and suppression systems; coordinates the activities of the code enforcement program; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; assigns work activities and reviews work product, methods and procedures; works with developers, architects and contractors to maintain code requirements; conducts complex building inspections during all phases of construction, alteration and repair; ensures the provision of safe structures for Building Occupancy; enforces compliance with national, state and city mandated building codes, regulations and ordinances; performs a variety of highly technical duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and provides highly responsible and com-plex administrative support to the Director of Commu-nity Development.

Essential job functions in-clude but are not limited to:

• Assume management responsibility for the services and activities of the Building Division within the Community Devel-opment Department; participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of the Building Division.

• Exercise scope of authority granted for the City’s ‘Building Official’ as outlined in the Coronado Municipal Code and designated by the Director of Community Devel-opment, Redevelopment and Housing Services.

• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

• Supervise, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for providing building and fire safety inspections and code enforcement services to the City; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

• Perform a variety of complex technical duties in support of the City’s building program operations and services to enforce compliance with national, state and city mandated building codes, regulations and ordinances including fire prevention and fire safety.

• Train employees in their areas of work including building inspection, fire prevention, and code compliance methods, procedures and techniques; ensure adherence to safe working prac-tices and procedures.

• Conduct inspections of complex and sensitive projects during all phases of construction, alteration, remodel or repair; inspect foundation, concrete, framing, plastering, plumbing, electrical and mechanical installations and other building elements; conduct repeated in-spections from inception of construction project to release for occupancy.

• Interpret and enforce compliance with applicable codes and ordi-nances including, but not limited to, approved construction plans, uniform electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building codes, fire sprinkler and fire suppression safety laws, City zoning ordinances, and state and federal accessi-bility standards for the disabled.

• Receive and resolve issues and complaints from the general public on building code enforcement and zoning issues; investigate code violations; issue notices for correction, stop-work orders and citations; serve as liaison with all parties to ensure corrective measures are taken, and that issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.

• Examine and review construction plans and specifications for new construction, additions and alterations to determine compliance with applicable building, fire, and construction codes, ordinances and regulations; review blueprints, drawings and specifications to ensure projects comply with plans; calculate fees; verify contractor credentials; stamp plans; issue permits.

• Confer with architects, developers, contractors, builders and the general public on building code enforcement issues; research, interpret, and explain codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.

• Review and approve building inspection documentation including final inspection certificates and related documents.

• Maintain a variety of logs, records and files; generate reports and records as required.

• Administer the City’s floodplain regulations; respond to related public inquiries; maintain floodplain maps, interpret data, prepare related reports, and update City Ordinance as re-quired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

• Participate in fee study and fee adoption processes.

• Conduct and/or attend a variety of meetings including safety meetings, code committee meetings

• As required, provide court testimony for building code enforcement litigation.

• Represent the City as the Building Official at International Code Council (ICC), California Building Officials (CALBO), and local code making group functions.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe City of Coronado is seeking a proven administrator to serve as the new Building Official. A progressive leader and creative problem solver with strong interpersonal and managerial skills will be valued. The ideal candidate will have sound working knowledge of the various codes that govern the building profession and is adept at finding creative but code-compliant

solutions. The City is looking for individuals that can effectively lead a diverse group of professionals and has demonstrated expe-rience working with budgets. He or she will be diplomatic and politically astute, yet apolitical. The ideal candidate will be someone who listens, is approachable and accessible, and committed to creating a teamwork envi-ronment in which ideas and feedback are encouraged, valued, and supported.

In addition to a strong technical background, the ideal candidate for Building Official is one who leads by example and supports the staff and the organization. The candidate should be innovative and have the ability to think outside of the box to solve problems and interpret codes that uphold the spirit of the law while striving to meet the needs of the customer. This individual will have strong writing, speaking, presentation, and computer skills, and will provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, displaying the “Coronado brand” in all their work-related efforts.

The incoming Building Official will be quickly immersed in the Coronado Community

with many commercial and res-idential construction projects

currently in progress, includ-ing the restoration and redevelopment of the City’s iconic landmark, the Hotel Del Coronado, as well as a steady high

volume of residential building permit plan sub-

missions. A successful candi-date will have knowledge of the

operations, services and activities of a municipal building inspection and code

enforcement program along with working knowledge of the pertinent laws, ordinances and codes regulating building construction, fire prevention, and zoning, and the advanced methods and techniques of conducting building electrical, mechanical, plumbing and structural fire safety inspections.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in planning, structural engineering,

Coronado, also known as Coronado

Island, is a small city with a village atmosphere,

rich in history and natural beauty.

A progressive leader and creative problem solver with

strong interpersonal and managerial skills will

be valued.

CITY OF Coronado, CA

INVITES YOUR INTEREST IN

THE POSITION OF

Building Official

civil engineering, architecture, construction technology, public adminis-tration, or a related field. Applicants must have at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible building inspection experience as well as Building Inspector certification issued through the International Code Council. Although not required, experience in a supervisory capacity is highly desirable. Building Official and Fire Inspector certifications are not required at the time of appointment but will be required within one year of employment with the City.

THE COMPENSATIONThe salary range for the Building Official is $114,618 to $153,600 annually and is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The City also offers an attractive benefits package including:

Retirement – Classic CalPERS members 3% @ 60 and 2% @ 62 for PEPRA Members.

Deferred Compensation – Employees are eligible to join the ICMA-RC deferred compensation plan. This plan allows employees to set aside pre-tax wages for retirement.

Health Benefits – The City provides a Cafeteria benefit plan allowance of $1,467 per month to cover the costs of medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, and ancillary benefits. The City participates in the CalPERS Group Health Benefits, which offers several options including HMO and PPO plans. Any remaining balance from the Cafeteria Benefit Plan can be designated to a health reimbursement account (HRA) for reimbursement of eligible health care expenses and/or dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) for eligible dependent care expenses.

Annual Leave – The City provides 144 to 232 hours of annual leave (combined vacation and sick leave), depending on number of years of service. The City also provides 11 paid holidays and two eight (8) hour floating holidays each fiscal year in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and Cesar Chavez’s Birthday.

Administrative Leave – Exempt employees receive 60 hours of administrative leave per fiscal year.

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability – The City provides short-term disability insurance equal to 66-2/3% of income (up to $1,000/week) after a 14-day waiting period. The City provides long-term disability insurance with a monthly benefit of up to $5,000 after a 90-day waiting period. Employees have the option to elect enhanced long-term disability insurance (up to $8,000/month).

Life Insurance – The City provides group term life insurance and AD&D in an amount equal to $50,000 or one times base annual salary, whichever is greater. In addition to the basic group life insurance provided by the City, employees may purchase up to $500,000 of supplemental life insurance. Cover over $150,000 is subject to approval by the insurance provider. Employees may also elect supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouse/registered domestic partner and child(ren).

Social Security & Medicare – The City participates in Social Security and Medicare.

Tuition Reimbursement – The City provides up to $1,000 per fiscal year for reimbursement of expenses directly related to the cost of tuition, school fees, books and required materials for approved courses.

TO APPLYIf you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online.

Filing Deadline: November 22, 2019

Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in panel interviews at the City of Coronado, tentatively scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2019. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists. References will be contacted only following candidate approval. Finalist interviews will be held with the City Manager and Director of Community Development. Candidates will be advised of the status of the recruitment following selection of the Building Official.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Joel Bryden at:

(916) 784-9080