Building Safety Manager (At-Will) (Open-Competitive) - City of El Segundo

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This is an Open-Competitive recruitment. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5 p.m.  

This recruitment requires that a cover letter addressing your professional environmental programs experience and resume be uploaded with the application to be considered complete. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application materials will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications received after March 28, 2024, may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.  

Under general direction, plans, manages, supervises and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building Safety Division and serves as the City's Building Official.

The City of El Segundo seeks a Building Safety Manager to join its Community Development team. This position requires a dynamic and motivated individual willing to contribute to the innovative changes happening in the El Segundo Community. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight, planning, and management of the Building Safety Division. The Building Safety Manager will liaise with other City departments and external agencies to coordinate activities and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, the Manager will serve as the City's Building Official and carry out related duties as directed. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership and organizational skills, and have strong knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and codes. Candidates for this position should be effective communicators, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, integrity, and self-management skills.
 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, manages and coordinates the activity and operation of the Building Safety Division; determines and develops policies and procedures for the Building Safety Division activities including checking plans, issuing permits and inspecting buildings for structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, zoning and fire prevention in compliance with state and federal laws, local codes, ordinances and regulations; tracks construction activity, permits issued and plan checks completed; may personally perform a variety of difficult plan checking activities.
• Develops and improves processes to ensure the highest level of overall customer service experience through the City's development process; Directs staff to provide the best customer service possible within appropriate policies, procedures and specifications.
• Researches, analyzes and interprets code requirements, new materials and methods of construction; resolves field, design and office problems regarding the application or interpretation of codes and regulations.
• Prepares, implements and monitors the Division budget; tracks revenue and expenditures; administers Developer Deposit Trust Accounts and Impact Fees; oversees the work of consultants in related activities.
• Provides leadership, program development, management and coordination of programs and services; serves as liaison with the community, members of the building trades, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City.
• Coordinates Division activities with other programs, departments or staff to ensure program delivery according to appropriate policies, procedures and specifications.
• Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program management and/or program delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; controls program records for operational and budget accountability.
• Confers with and advises staff and program participants by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of program goals and policy.
• Directly and through subordinate supervisors, hires, directs work efforts and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with the Director and Human Resources.