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Building Official

City of Lake Forest, CA
Forest, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026 CLOSED ON 6/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Official position at City of Lake Forest, CA?

City of Lake Forest is seeking a Building Official. The ideal candidate is an experienced and service-oriented Building Official with 5 or more years in the position who thrives in a hands-on municipal environment. The individual possesses strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and has demonstrated experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing inspectors, permit technicians, and professional staff while fostering a responsive, customer-focused culture. The individual will also lead the Division in advancing automation, driving innovation in service delivery, implementing state-of-the-art technology solutions, and actively contributing to implementation of the City’s Technology Master Plan and Strategic Initiatives. This individual is comfortable working at the counter, solving problems in real time, and building trust with staff and the development community.

Salary : $143,724 - $186,840

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