Chief Building Official

Job Description

POSITION INFORMATION



The Community Development Resource Agency Chief Building Official is an unclassified management position that reports directly to the Community Development Resource Agency Director.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrate a flexible and collaborative management style, be a strategic thinker, and will work as a key member of the Placer County leadership/management team. The ideal candidate will also be a confident, knowledgeable, and experienced professional with a reputation for upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct, collaboration, and quality. Public speaking skills and the ability to conduct effective public outreach are also important to this position.

Operating in a fast paced, upbeat customer service-oriented environment, the ideal candidate will be skilled at coordinating multiple assignments to meet mandates, service needs, or program objectives and will regularly handle complex projects requiring expertise and independent judgment.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with various regional partners, state and federal agencies, local jurisdictions, environmental organizations, local business associations, the development community, and local stakeholders.

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will have experience working with technical and professional staff, contractors, and consultants and should have a foundational understanding of the principles of plan review, building inspection, code compliance and enforcement, organizational analysis, administrative management, supervision and leadership.

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CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a credit check, voice stress analysis, and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Elizabeth LaChapelle, Human Resources Analyst, at ELAChape@placer.ca.gov or (530) 889-4087.

This unclassified position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority and has no specific term and no right to continuous employment.

Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2026 5:00:00 PM