Building Official

Building Official

$10,403 to $12,646 PER MONTH

The City of Capitola is recruiting for a Building Official who is responsible for managing, coordinating and supervising the activities and operations of the Building Division within the Community and Economic Development Department; including plan review, issuance of building permits, and building construction inspection services and assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and providing highly responsible administrative support to the Director of Community and Economic 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 serves as the City Grading Official and FEMA Floodplain Coordinator. The Building Official participates in complex project reviews, performs advanced research and analysis of various building regulations, and directs and supervises the work performed by the Development Service Technician, Building Inspector, and Plan Examiner.  Under direction of the Community and Economic Development Director, the Building Official researches, prepares, and carries out comprehensive activities related to building code regulations and other related work as assigned.

Please see attached job description for complete job specifics. 

Application Process

The Job Application and Supplemental Questionnaire are required and can be submitted online by clicking here or the link below.

The Supplemental Questionaire, resumes, and cover letters can be attached to the online application.

Applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness and job-related qualifications. A limited number of persons whose application materials clearly demonstrate they most closely meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process which may be any combination of written, oral and/or performance exams. 

Reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants will be made. If special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the examination or application process, please provide the City of Capitola with advanced notice and every attempt will be made to consider your request.