Building Official

$7813 to $9497 PER MONTH

The City of Capitola is recruiting for a Building Official.  The Building official will be employed by the City of Capitola, but it is anticipated that the position will work under contract at an another jurisdiction for up to 50% of the workweek.

The Building Official is responsible for managing, coordinating and supervising the activities and operations of the Building Division within the Community Development Department; including plan review, issuance of building permits, and building construction inspection services and activities; coordinating assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Community Development.

The Building Official position serves as the “Building Official” as defined in the International Building Code and is responsible for the administration, interpretation and enforcement of all building code regulations adopted by the City of Capitola.  The Building Official serves as ADA Compliance Officer as defined in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The Building Official participates in the more difficult and complex project reviews, performs more difficult research and analysis of various building regulations, and directs and supervises the work performed by the Building Inspector.  Under direction of the Community Development Director, the Building Official researches, prepares and carries out comprehensive, professional activities related to building code regulations and other related work as assigned.