Building Inspection Manager - Palo Alto, United States - City of Palo Alto

City of Palo Alto

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Palo Alto, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

***: The Building Inspection Manager provides supervision, direction, mentoring and training for assigned staff in the Planning & Development Services Department.

Some duties may include but are not limited to:

building inspection activities; arranging training opportunities; supporting staff in resolving conflict; establishing and implementing policies; and completing performance appraisals.

The position coordinates inspections with other departments, keeps the Chief Building Official alerted to any conditions in the field that are potentially troublesome or controversial, assists in planning and directing building inspection activities, and supports the Development Center and Code Enforcement functions.

The Building Inspection Manager is a working manager, responsible for tracking and analyzing trends, and taking on special projects as needed.

Background
For more information on the City of Palo Alto, click
here.
For more information on the Planning & Development Services Department, click
here.

Establishes, evaluates and revises building inspection procedures, practices and rules in conformance with department policies.
Reviews performance of subordinate personnel and initiates training programs according to demonstrated needs.
Is responsible for proper assignments of inspections, including proper balancing of workload.
Reviews and interprets codes and ordinances, recommending changes and additions as needed.
Explains code or ordinance requirements to City personnel, builders, architects, contractors, and the general public.
Maintains records of inspections, violation notices, investigations, and other related data.
Schedules work assignments, employee leaves and other employee related functions.

Essential Duties:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Meets with individuals and groups as a representative of the Development Center.
Resolves conflicts and disputes between subordinate inspectors and the public.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

The full job description for Building Inspection Manager (Planning Manager) can be found
here,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of all California Building Standards Codes and Ordinances.
Knowledge of Citywide policies and procedures.
Ability to plan, lead and organize.
Ability to work effectively with the general public.
Ability to resolve conflicts and recognize training needs.
Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking, standing, bending, crawling, climbing or sitting for extended periods of time.
Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
Ability to operate assigned equipment.
Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:

Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the program or function being managed:
For building safety functions, civil or structural engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
Four additional years of supervisory experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

For full details on minimum qualifications, refer to the job description, found
here.

Supplemental Information:

Benefits:

The City of Palo Alto offers a robust benefits package:

12 Paid Holidays per Year. One of these days is a floating holiday, granted each calendar year in acknowledgement of days of historical significance.

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Paid Vacation and Annual Management
Leave: In addition to generous vacation time, management positions receive 80 hours of management leave annually.
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Paid Parental Leave. Up to six weeks to care for and bond with a newborn or a newly adopted or newly placed child.
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Retirement Benefits. The City's retirement plan is administered by CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System). The City also offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
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Excess Benefit. $2,500 annually available for employee use in accordance with the Management Compensation Plan.
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Commuter Benefits. The City offers a collection of commuter benefits.
Enrollment in Palo Alto Unified School District. The City currently offers the opportunity to enroll your children in the prestigious and highly rated Palo Alto Unified School District.-
Healthcare Coverage, Dental and Vision Plans. The City offers medical plans, a dental plan and a vision plan. Health plan choices include both HMO and PPO.
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And much more. Information on benefits can be found
here. The Management Compensation Plan can be found
here.