East Palo Alto: Chief Building Official (20628647) 1. Please select the number of years of increasingly responsible experience you possess in management and/or administrative experience as a building official or in plan checking and/or the enforcement of building codes with a public agency. • Five (5) or more Years • Three (3) to Four (4) Years • One (1) to Two (2) Years • Less than One (1) Year • No related experience 2. Do you possess at least two years of supervisory experience in building division or a related field? Yes No 3. Do you possess the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in building trades, construction management, community development, engineering, architecture, or a related field. Yes No 4. Do you possess any of the following certifications: International Code Council (ICC) Combination Building Inspector International Code Council (ICC) Plan Examiner International Code Council (ICC) Building Official International Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Officials (IAPMO) None of the above 5. Please select all areas in which you have professional experience in: • Principles, practices, methods, materials, techniques, and safety standards of building construction, inspection, code violation, investigation, compliance, and structural design for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. • Applicable state, federal, and local construction codes, zoning ordinances, and related codes. • Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public. • Practices for documenting inspections, correcting violations, and carrying through court procedures. • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of building inspection and construction and code compliance. • Record keeping principles and procedures, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques. • General office procedures, policies, and practices, as well as knowledge of computers and other general office equipment and associated software, and safe work rules and practices required by Cal OSHA. • Applying, explaining codes and regulations to property owners, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and departmental policies governing the construction and inspection of buildings. • Reviewing, understanding, interpreting, and analyzing construction blueprints, plans, specifications, architect and engineering drawings, and maps for conformance with City standards and policies. 6. Describe how this position aligns with your career path.
