Chief Building Official

Chief Building Official

Salary

$130,656.00 - $175,092.00 Annually

Location

City of Hemet, 510 E Florida Ave., Hemet, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

25/26-051

Department

Community Development

Opening Date

05/14/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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THE CITY

THE CITY OF HEMET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shape the future of a growing community. The City of Hemet is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Building Official to lead our Building Division at a pivotal time of development and opportunity. This is more than a technical roleits a chance to influence how our City grows, ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance, and deliver exceptional service to residents, businesses, and developers. If you are a strategic leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and public service, we invite you to bring your expertise to Hemet.

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, please submit the following required attachments:

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT MATERIALS

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

• Resume

• Degree/Transcripts

• Copy of certification as a Building Official from the International Code Council (ICC)

• Copy of additional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) to include: Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Certifications and Certified Access

References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.

Summary Description

The Position

Under administrative direction, directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the Community Development Department including building; plans, organizes and manages the Citys building safety, inspection and plans review programs and activities, including compliance with municipal codes and ordinances; coordinates activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and performs related work as required.

CLASSIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is designated as the Citys Chief Building Official and reports to the Community Development Director. The Chief Building Official plans, oversees, and directs all activities of the building division, including policy and procedure development and implementation, oversight of day-to-day operations, short- and long-range planning, budgeting, and program evaluation. Incumbents perform diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making to ensure that the Citys building function has a major and positive impact on the community. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the activities of the department with those of other internal departments, external agencies, and community partners; managing and accomplishing the complex and varied functions of the department; accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives; and furthering City goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assumes full management responsibility for all building programs, services, and activities, including permit processing, building code enforcement and adoption, building and grading plan check and inspections.

• Plans, develops and manages the administration and operation of building permit, building inspection and construction project management functions.

• Supervises and participates in enforcing building codes and standards; reviews sites for compliance with building and fire codes; monitors and conducts plans review; meets with owners, contractors, developers, etc. to establish and negotiate services and deadlines; resolves disputes and clarify construction issues.

• Coordinates, monitors and manages City construction projects; participates in contract administration; obtains bids from contractors and subcontractors; ensures work is completed within City specifications and available budget; approves change orders; coordinates the preparation of plans and specifications; inspects City construction projects.

• Plans, reviews, controls, and evaluates activities, methods, and procedures for building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections, plan checking, and for complying with earthquake standards.

• Meets with architects, engineers, contractors, a variety of outside agencies, and the public to advise on building safety issues affecting development and construction activities; provides technical expertise concerning building safety infrastructure planning.

• Oversees and assists with field inspections, reviews inspections and decisions when appropriate; analyses, interprets and checks plan specifications, calculations, laws and regulations.

• Hire, train, schedule, assign, monitor and evaluate work of staff; provide for and/or conduct staff development; establish work methods and standards; initiate corrective and/or disciplinary action and respond to grievances and complaints; approves leaves, vacations, and overtime; and maintains records. Evaluates job performance of personnel.

• Models appropriate professional management conduct; maintains appropriate confidentiality of sensitive information; complies with and supports City policies and procedures, labor laws, and MOU provisions.

• Conducts research, analyzes statistical data, performs other special projects, and coordinates departmental programs. Identifies problem areas and devises solutions; anticipates future needs and recommends appropriate actions. Responds to and mediates complaints regarding community risk issues with community and City members.

• Advises personnel as to the meaning of policies, rules, regulations, directives, and; enforces adherence to policies by others. Attends and participates in meetings and briefings; establishes and maintains communication with internal and external customers in order to exchange information and coordinate activities.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Management and leadership methods, procedures, and training principles. Department organization, administration, and budgeting principles and practices.
• Building safety principles and practices.
• Building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing construction methods and techniques.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public.
• Geography of the City, location of water mains and fire hydrants and the location of major fire hazards in the City.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• Mechanical, chemical and related characteristics of a wide variety of flammable and explosive materials and objects.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Incident command theory.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Safe driving principles and practices.

ABILITY TO:

• Direct and guide others in the accomplishment of tasks and goals; clearly communicate expectations and standards to staff.
• Contribute to development of plans and programs in a supportive, solution oriented, and collaborative manner.
• Actively support management decisions and policy, motivate employees toward organizational goals through collaboration, cooperation and participation.
• Communicate the Departments mission and values to the community.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Interact with people in a respectful, tactful, and diplomatic manner. Treat subordinates in a fair, consistent, and impartial manner with due recognition for individual differences and develop subordinate staff with succession planning as a goal.
• Delegate and coordinate work appropriately and effectively.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and standards relevant to fire inspection.
• Read and understand architectural and engineering plans and specifications.
• Communicate orally and in writing in a considerate, clear, and understandable manner. Write effective correspondence and technical reports to and for people at all levels of the organization and the public.
• Make presentations that are well ordered and tailored to the target audience including City Council, business groups, community members and other stakeholders.
• Effectively express ideas in writing (including grammar, word usage, organization, and structure). Understand the meaning from a variety of written sources (such as laws, codes, training and reference material).
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, building construction, architecture, engineering, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of increasingly responsible management and/or administrative experience as a building official or in plan checking and/or the enforcement of building codes with a public agency, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid California drivers license. The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.

• Possession of certification as a Building Official from the International Code Council (ICC).

• Possession of additional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) to include: Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Certifications and Certified Access.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, please submit the following required attachments:

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT MATERIALS

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

• Resume

• Degree/Transcripts

• Copy of certification as a Building Official from the International Code Council (ICC)

• Copy of additional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) to include: Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Certifications and Certified Access

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

The employee generally works indoors as well as outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, or odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but the employee may occasionally be exposed to loud talking and interruptions from telephones and/or members of the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires constant sitting and walking on level and slippery surfaces, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. This position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment.

ADA NOTIFICATION:

The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. When appropriate, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties, skills, and demands.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.

THE PROVISIONS IN THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE

At-Will / Directors

Benefits Summary

(Updated January 2026)

The following is a summary of the provided benefits to full-time, At-Will / Director employees. For further information, please contact Human Resources.

Retirement: The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

Miscellaneous Members:

• Classic Members: 2.5% at 55 Formula; 1959 survivor benefit; final compensation based on single highest year; employee contributes 8% (no Social Security deduction).
• PEPRA (New) Members: 2% at 62 Formula; 1959 survivor benefit; final compensation based on a three-year average; employee contributes 50% of total normal cost, currently 8% (no Social Security deduction)

Safety Members:

• Classic Members: 3% at 55 Formula; 1959 survivor benefit; final compensation based on single highest year; employee contributes 12% (no Social Security deduction).
• PEPRA (New) Members: 2.7% at 57 Formula; 1959 survivor benefit; final compensation based on a three-year average; employee contributes 50% of total normal cost, currently 14.75% (no Social Security deduction).

Medical Coverage:

• The City contributes 100% of premium for employee only coverage on the Citys Kaiser plans.

Plan Year 2025/2026

(September 2025- August 2026)

Dental & Vision Coverage:

• The City pays 100% of the premium for dental & vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance:

• The City pays 100% of the premium for a term-life insurance policy of one time base pay rate.
• The City pays 100% of the premium for long-term disability insurance.

Deferred Compensation:

• The City contributes 2.5% of employees monthly salary.

Educational Reimbursement:

• The City will provide up to $5,000 per calendar year.

Leave Accruals:

• Employees earn up to the following amounts of leave:
• 256 hours annually Vacation Leave
• 40 hours annually Administrative Leave
• 4 hours per month Sick Leave
• 10 paid Holidays annually
• 3 Floating Holidays

Work Schedule:

• The City participates in flexible work scheduling based on providing appropriate coverage and adequate service to the public.

Auto Allowance:

• $500 per month. This benefit is only applicable with approval of the City Manager.

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 contract negotiations between the recognized employee association and the City of Hemet.

01

Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Please do not indicate "see resume". The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligibility list. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School / GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/Doctoral Degree

03

2. How many years of experience do you have in building inspection and/or plans examination experience including application and compliance with state and local fire and building codes, plan review of fire protection systems, land development, and building construction?

• No Experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4
• 4 years or more, but less than 5
• 5 years or more

04

Please describe the experience you indicated in Question 2.

05

How many years of lead and/or supervisory experience do you have as indicated in Question 2?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more

06

Please describe your lead and/or supervisory experience.

07

Are you a certified Building Official as recognized by CALBO, ICBO, ICC, or an equivalent agency?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess ICC certification as a plans examiner?

• Yes
• No, but I have the ability to earn the certification

09

Do you possess ICC certification as a building inspector?

• Yes
• No, but I have the ability to earn the certification

10

Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, prior to appointment, a Class C valid Drivers License.

• Yes
• No

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CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Hemet.

• I Certify my Application

Required Question

Employer City of Hemet

Address 445 E. Florida Ave

Hemet, California, 92543

Phone 951.765.2315

Website http://www.hemetca.gov