Deputy Building Official

• Evaluate, develop, and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional and technical personnel, and delegate authority and responsibility.
• The ability to exercise tact and diplomacy dealing with sensitive and complex matters.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff at all levels, fostering professional growth and succession planning.
• Make appropriate determinations and recommendations according to municipal and state regulations, codes and requirements.
• Be able to identify/analyze problems or areas of improvement and provide innovative/strategic solutions to make the department more efficient and effective and promote overall operational excellence.
• Operate with independence and initiative, while performing accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionally provide excellent customer service and effectively interact and communicate, both orally and in writing. 

The successful candidate will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

The following procedures will apply: 

• The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The hiring department has the discretion to consider internal applicants on the Eligibility List prior to considering external candidates on the Eligibility List.
• The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.   

• Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including, but not limited to: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City’s team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

The City’s vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the years to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario’s 2025 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as the other links to learn more about the City:                            

The essential functions typically performed by the Deputy Building Official include the following:

• Directs and manages the operations of Building Inspection, Plan Check, and Permit Services divisions; assists in developing and implementing departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities to ensure alignment with department, agency, and City goals.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and directs assigned personnel; evaluates performance and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with agency and City standards, including program and project priorities; mentors staff for professional development and succession planning; addresses performance issues and administers disciplinary procedures as necessary.
• Participates in the development and administration of the department budget; monitors personnel and internal services expenditures; tracks and projects revenues of programs, forecasts funds needed for capital improvements, staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Performs difficult and complex tasks related to construction plans, building inspections, and code interpretations; provides direction, instruction and technical assistance to staff.
• Oversees the efficiency and effectiveness of procedures and service delivery methods; analyzes workload and progress reports of building inspections, plan checks and permit services.
• Oversees the negotiation and administration of consultant and professional service contracts; monitors contractor performance, deliverables, and compliance with contract terms; ensures services support departmental operations.
• Manages the evaluation, implementation, and deployment of technology such as plan review system upgrades, data collection, and the permitting system.
• Makes code interpretations, responds to complex inquiries, and provides information to architects, engineers, contractors, building designers, owners, and the public regarding plan review, policy, permit issuance and other code-related matters.
• Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding applicable codes, regulations, handouts, and related materials.
• Monitors and evaluates current trends in municipal building and safety; assesses the impact on division operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
• Represents the Building Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; attends a variety of job-related boards, seminars, professional group meetings, commissions and committee meetings.
• Prepares and delivers clear, concise, and accurate agenda items, building updates, and presentations to City Council, Commissions, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with City policies and priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Acts as Building Official in their absence.
• Job responsibilities may require travel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, architecture, public administration, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

NOTE: Proof of education must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degree/Certifications. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification.

Experience

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in building inspection, plan checking, permit issuance and processing, preferably in a public agency, including three (3) years of directly related supervisory/managerial experience.

Desirable

Valid State of California Civil Engineer License. Public agency experience.

Licenses

Valid Class C California driver’s license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Certifications

• Possession of a valid Commercial Building Inspector certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC). *

• Possession of a valid Residential Building Inspector certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC). *

• Possession of a valid Certified Building Plans Examiner certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC).

• Possession of a valid Certified Building Official certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC).

* Legacy Building Inspector issued by the Uniform Building Code (UBC) may be accepted as equivalent to the Commercial and Residential Building Inspector certificate issued by the Internal Code Council (ICC).

NOTE: Proof of certification must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will NOT substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in disqualification from the selection process.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required documentation may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.

Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.

Supplemental Questions

To complete your application for this position, you may be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, partial information, or AI-generated responses may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

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