Job Details

$35,000 RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INCENTIVE – over the course of three years (an initial payment of $15,000 followed by two one-year retention payments of $10,000 each).

Salary: $10,083 – 13,476 / Month

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as the Chief Building Official for the County of Santa Cruz! In this role, you will plan, organize and direct the Building Section of the Community Development & Infrastructure Department. Help shape the future of our community. Live, work and play in beautiful Santa Cruz County! 

The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits. 

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: 

Two years of experience supervising or administrating building permit programs. 

Special Requirements: License/Certificate/Registration/Professional Membership Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License, or the ability to provide suitable transportation, which is approved by the appointing authority. Certification by the International Code Council/ICC as a Building Inspector AND one of the following specialty certifications: Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector, or Building Code Accessibility Usability Specialist. Within two years of the date of hire, must obtain certification by the California Building Officials (CALBO) as a California Building Official.

For more details and to apply online, please visit: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com