Building Services Manager

About the Department

Position Description

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a Building Services Manager. Under direction of the Assistant Director of Planning & Development, the incumbent will plan, organize, and manage the operations of the Building Services Division, including plan check and inspection services, and will serve as the City Building Official in providing enforcement and interpretation of all state and local building codes, ordinances and regulations related to life, health and safety of the citizens of the City as it relates to the construction, use, and occupancy of structures.  

The Building Services Manager manages comprehensive activities within the assigned programs of the Building and Safety Services Division. Incumbents oversee subordinate staff, including professional engineers. Selects, trains, directs, prepares performance evaluations, and recommends disciplinary actions for subordinate staff.

THE DIVISION:

Building and Safety Services is responsible for permit processing, plan review, and inspections for public and private projects. The team provides public counter services, plan review for residential projects and commercial projects, and field inspections for code compliance during the construction phase of a project. The Permits Center includes public counter processes o and public services; comprehensive plan checking for residential, commercial, and industrial projects; permit issuance; and specialty inspection support services as required. The Inspection Services Program includes comprehensive inspection services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects; and specialty plan check services as required. The Land and Engineering program processes various types of subdivision maps, development agreements, land development covenants and administers water, sewer and urban growth management fees as required.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 

In addition, the incumbent will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and assessment of operational goals, policies, and procedures, and will provide oversight in the implementation of various work plans in support of Building Services. The incumbent must be able to effectively manage inspection programs while working collaboratively with the community, stakeholders, and other City departments. 

The City is seeking a strong leader who is highly motivated and organized and possesses the ability to accomplish goals with a high degree of diplomacy, compassion and sound independent judgment.   

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Assistant Director and Department Director. 

The Requirements  

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field (Graduate Degree desirable); 

AND

Experience: 

Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative or management experience in one or more of the following areas: architecture, engineering, construction, code enforcement, permit or plan review, inspection, land division and development, or a related field.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Special Requirement(s): 

Certification as a Certified Building Official (C.B.O.) by the International Code Council (ICC) is

required.

Valid registration as a Professional Engineer, Civil Engineer or Architect by the State of California is desirable. 

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver’s license is required at time of appointment.

Selection Process  

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. 

A select group of candidates will be invited to interview for this position.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Benefits

Bargaining Unit 14 Management Confidential City of Fresno Profession Employees Association (CFMEA)
BENEFIT	DESCRIPTION
HEALTH INSURANCE	The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT	IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION	Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. The City will reimburse up to $75 per month if contributing $75 per month or greater.
ANNUAL LEAVE	Accrue 15.55 – 18.83 hours per month based on years of service not to exceed 840 hours and cash out provisions.
LIFE INSURANCE	Benefit equal to annual salary with a maximum of $150,000; premium paid by the City.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE	60 hours per fiscal year with cash out provisions.
HOLIDAYS	10 City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and 2 personal days.
LONG TERM DISABILITY	Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM	$100 per month upon approved certification
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)  Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT -City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.  Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at  https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of FresnoAddress 2600 Fresno St., Personnel Services Department

Fresno, California, 93721 Phone559-621-6950
Website https://www.fresno.gov/