Building Official (20574220)

This agency is not using CalOpps to accept online applications for this recruitment. Please read the job announcement for details on how to apply. Menlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to just approximately 32,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west. Menlo Park’s climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year. Menlo Park’s residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life. Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City’s numerous parks and recreational facilities. The City’s close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities. The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park’s outstanding quality of life. Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops, restaurants and entertainment, including the Guild Theatre. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park’s downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. Known worldwide as the “Capital of Venture Capital,” Menlo Park hosts many venture capital firms and is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley. Additionally, the city is host to numerous technology and healthcare related companies, including such major employers as Meta (formerly Facebook), SRI International, Pacific Biosciences, Exponent, Grail and Personalis. Menlo Park is a General Law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as members of a variety of advisory commissions and committees. The municipal government is organized into six operating departments, including Administrative Services, City Manager's Office, Community Development, Library and Community Services, Police, and Public Works. The City is comprised of approximately 300 employees. In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area. Heritage trees, a running fountain, and a duck pond surround City Hall. The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities, and the Menlo Park Library. These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for residents, local employees, and visitors. Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to our downtown area with food and shopping destinations, as well as the Menlo Park Caltrain Station. The Community Development department is responsible for ensuring a sustainable and vibrant community that supports a high quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors. It includes the Building, Planning and Housing divisions, and core services include building permits, plan check, inspections, affordable housing administration and housing initiatives, as well as long-range planning and development review. The Building Division is responsible for managing the building permit, plan check and inspection processes for compliance with all applicable State laws, local municipal codes and related policies involving building construction, which requires a high level of customer service with the public and coordination within and across various departments and agencies. THE POSITION The Building Official oversees the development of programs, projects, operations, and services of the Building Division, and is a part of the Community Development management team. This position will manage a 13-member team, including a Permit Manager, Building Permit Technicians, Plan Check Engineer, and Building Inspectors, and will receive general direction from the Assistant Community Development Director and the Community Development Director. This year, the City issued approximately 2,000 building permits and completed 10,000 inspections, granting occupancy to approximately 875 residential units. In addition, 250,000 square feet of life science uses are currently under construction, with over 2,000 residential units, two hotels and more than 1.8 million square feet of commercial space approved, but not yet under construction, along with a number of large development projects currently under review. Another focus of the position will be on collaborating with the Sustainability Team to evaluate and develop green and sustainable codes and regulations to further the City’s climate action goal, which is one of the City Council’s top priorities. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, who is able to coordinate across teams and agencies to provide a high level of customer support and establish and maintain trust amongst the Building team. A high proficiency in technical, analytical and interpersonal skills is essential to ensure that the Building Division is effective and supports all customers. An effective communicator with acute problem-solving skills who can also focus on implementing professional development is highly desired. QUALIFICATIONS This position will require at least five (5) or more years of progressive full-time experience in building plans examination, building inspection and/or construction management, including two (2) years management and/or supervisory experience. Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely related field is required. ICC Certification as a Building Plans Examiner, Combination Residential or Commercial Building Inspector required at the time of hire, and certification as a Certified Building Official required within one (1) year from date of hire. The salary range for this position is $148,299- $200,204 DOQ. The City offers a competitive benefits program for unrepresented management positions, which includes the following: Retirement – California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies. “Classic” tier II employees new to the City of Menlo Park receive a 2% @ 60 formula. “PEPRA” employees (those new to CalPERS since 2013 and who do not belong to a reciprocal agency of CalPERS) will receive the tier III formula of 2% @ 62. Health Insurance – The City pays 100% of health premium costs for medical, dental (through Delta Dental), and vision (basic plan premiums through Vision Service Plan). Holidays – Eleven (11) paid holidays per year. General Leave – 338 hours of leave accrual each year and ability to cash out up to 120 hours annually. Management Leave – 80 hours of leave granted every October, prorated based on hire date. Deferred Compensation – City provides 457(b) plans and matches employee contribution up to 4% of salary or the IRS maximum, whichever is less, for “Classic” tier II and all “PEPRA” members. Management Bonus – The City Manager may award employees a bonus of up to $20,000 each fiscal year, subject to annual budget appropriations. Auto Allowance – $7,020 per year (adjusted annually by CPI). Health reimbursement account – $2,500 per year City contribution. Life Insurance – The City pays 100% of premiums for coverage of 150% of annual earnings up to a maximum benefit of $350,000. Long Term Disability and AD&D Insurance – 100% City-paid premiums. Education Reimbursement – Reimbursement up to $3,600 per year for tuition expenses and/or assistance with student loan payments incurred in pursuit of post-secondary education during or prior to employee’s service to the City. Additional benefits include a City-paid Caltrain Go Pass / Bay Pass for unlimited transportation rides around the Bay Area, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Retiree Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts and an on-site gym. For additional benefit information, visit www.menlopark.gov and review the City of Menlo Park Management Compensation Plan - Unrepresented Appointees Memorandum of Understanding. Special Instructions

This recruitment is conducted by The Hawkins Company. Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit a resume and cover letter of interest in PDF format electronically to: bo.comp@thehawkinscompany.com. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

The first round of interviews are scheduled to take place the week of February 10th, followed by a second phase of interviews scheduled to take place the week of February 24th.

Confidential inquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:

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