• Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance of up to $1,700 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County paid 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
• May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment

• Direct program operations, including the development and implementation of goals, objectives, priorities, and policies/process improvements
• Participate in setting long-range programs/services plans and objectives in consultation with the Director of Permit Sonoma
• Find solutions to projects that have stalled due to construction issues not anticipated during plan review, noncompliance with model building codes, etc.
• Coordinate with other professionals, outside agencies, and various County departments to organize efforts and program activities
• Directly, and through two subordinate supervisors, manage a staff of 20, including establishing performance standards and evaluating performance; interviewing, selecting, and training staff; advising supervisors on the appropriate handling of employee performance issues; and recommending changes and improvements

• Multiple years of building inspection experience which included successfully supervising a team of building inspection professionals and technical staff to accomplish plan review and inspection related objectives 
• A strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a common-sense approach to resolving issues
• The ability to research and analyze administrative problems in order to reach practical conclusions, and institute effective changes
• Excellent time management skills, with the proficiency to continuously manage competing demands
• Effective analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to see the big picture and effectively collaborate with others to attain common goals
• An interest in exploring innovative technologies within the building/construction industry such as the application of virtual inspection, green building, energy conservation, alternate materials and construction methods, etc.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, including the capability to present to and engage with audiences of all levels
• A valid certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Certified Building Official or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire
• While licensure by the State of California as a Professional Civil Engineer is preferred, it is not required

Education: Any combination of education and/or training which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, training received at an accredited college or university or course work which includes public administration, business administration, personnel management, electrical systems, construction materials and methods, or civil, structural or mechanical engineering.

Experience: Experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed, including considerable knowledge in one of the major disciplines, such as building construction or public works. Normally, 1) three years experience at the level of Supervising Building Inspector or 2) two years experience as a Building Official or Deputy Building Official or 3) equivalent experience would provide such opportunity.

Certification: Possession of a valid certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Certified Building Official is required or must be obtained within six months of hire.

License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Probation Period: All Administrative Management employees serve a one-year probationary period.

Thorough knowledge of: public personnel administration, county government, and other governmental agencies which have a coordination relationship with county government, effective supervisory practices, training, and techniques; specific and general provisions of the model codes and related County, state and federal regulations relating to building permit issuance and construction inspection, plan checking, building construction materials, and specialized terminology utilized in the building industry.

Considerable knowledge of: the principles and practices relating to modern budget, program and systems management; English syntax and grammar; modern organizational dynamics and management theory which includes but is not necessarily limited to behavior and performance management, conflict resolution, leadership and communication; supervisory and management skills which include employment interviewing, counseling and instructing, and for organizing and directing group discussions; communication skills for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information.

Working knowledge of: the methods and techniques to organize, initiate, evaluate and coordinate the work of subordinates engaged in complex technical work and to maintain consistency with program objectives and standards; the use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department.

Ability to: determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule the necessary personnel and other resources; deal tactfully, convincingly and work effectively with department personnel, government officials, representation of specific interest groups, and the general public; effectively assemble, organize and present in written and/or oral form, reports containing alternative solutions and recommendations regarding specific resources, plans and policies; present or direct, or supervise presentations in oral, written and graphic form; advise citizen groups and various boards and commissions orally and in writing concerning specific programs and projects; plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical employee activities; assist in developing and implementing effective training and performance evaluation programs; determine appropriate research methodology for project studies and insure that analysis is complete and accurate; supervise the preparation of, or perform, difficult, complex and specialized projects; speak effectively before groups and audiences; effectively synthesize data into the final format; prepare clear and concise written reports; analyze administrative problems and a variety of programs, systems and procedures adjust workload changes and work under stress to meet deadlines; train and coach employees to work safely and follow safe working practices; effectively and accurately interpret construction documents; make visual inspections, detect deviations from approved plans specifications and to secure compliance and enforce State and County codes and ordinances; visually detect substandard work and conditions; participate in code amendments.

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.