Chief Building Official

Job Description

Located in southern Napa County at the gateway to Napa Valley, the City of American Canyon offers a distinctive blend of small-city character, natural beauty, and convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area. With a population of more than 21,000 residents, the community is known for its welcoming atmosphere, diverse neighborhoods, growing business base, and convenient access to Napa Valley, San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Valley, American Canyon offers significant development opportunities that continue to shape the community's future. American Canyon is actively implementing one of the most ambitious growth programs in Napa County. The City has earned recognition for its pro-housing policies and commitment to expanding housing opportunities while maintaining high standards for design, infrastructure, and quality of life. Major projects such as the Watson Ranch Specific Plan are creating new neighborhoods, parks, schools, commercial services, and transportation improvements that will influence the community for decades to come.

The Chief Building Official plays an important role in protecting public health and safety, supporting responsible development, and ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and municipal ordinances. Working collaboratively with internal departments, contractors, design professionals, property owners, and the public, the Chief Building Official helps ensure that building services are delivered consistently, efficiently, and with a strong commitment to customer service. The City of American Canyon seeks a customer-focused and collaborative leader who combines technical expertise with strong leadership, communication, mentoring, process improvement, and technology-driven innovation to deliver efficient, consistent, and high-quality building services as the Chief Building Official. The ideal candidate is an ambitious, hardworking professional who brings initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement, with the ability to lead a team while building strong relationships across the organization and community.

The annual salary range for the Chief Building Official is $138,639.31 to $168,516.95; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Jon Lewis at (916) 784-9080.

Filing Deadline: December 6, 2026