Santa Barbara, CA30+ days ago
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess: • Seven or more years of building/grading inspection, plan review/grading plan check, permit review and issuance, and/or building construction experience; • Knowledge of construction of residential and commercial buildings and structures; • Extensive knowledge of California Building Codes in relation to construction of residential and light commercial buildings; • Knowledge of permit intake, review, and issuance procedures; • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and related documents and specifications; • Ability to learn and apply software solutions in accepting permit applications, assessing fees, assigning works, conducting research, issuing permits and other related tasks; • Ability to direct, supervise, mentor and manage technical and support staff; • Ability to deliver customer-focused, reliable and consistent services to the public in person and remotely; • Ability to evaluate processes and develop and suggest improvements that facilitate delivery of services; • Strong communication skills including written and oral; • Strong computer skills in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, workload management and tracking on both desktop and mobile platforms. Ability to: • Read and interpret building and grading plans and specifications and enforce their application; • Prepare clear written reports; • Train, direct, and supervise the work of paraprofessional and office support staff; • Work cooperatively with other county departments and public agencies; • Deal effectively with the public and secure the cooperation of persons in the construction industry; • Represent the department in a knowledgeable, professional manner.