Deputy Certified Building Official

Deputy Certified Building Official

Design and Construction Services

Summary of Job Details

Deputy Certified Building Official manages the administrative aspects of various internal inspectors, contracted inspection teams, special inspectors as well as plans examiners by coordinating their activity and technical work. Serves as an expert on building code issues and advises the following areas on both routine and complex code compliance related issues: Project Management staff, Building Official, Fire Marshal, Director of Design & Construction Services, Director of Facilities Management and the Director of Housing, Dining and Auxiliary Services. The Deputy Certified Building Official position is considered a subject matter expert on all code compliance and must possess the highest level of technical expertise in addition to familiarizing and obtaining a detailed working knowledge of specific systems at the UCSB campus location. In conjunction with the Associate Director/Certified Building Official, the Deputy Certified Building Official is responsible for the administration of plan review and construction inspection on campus projects, enforcement and interpretation of building codes for federal, state, and local legislation, and any regulations that affect UC Santa Barbara projects. May perform plan review and construction inspection on various campus projects in the UCSB portfolio. Provides direct oversight of other campus inspectors and coordinates all record-keeping requirements for inspections. Participates in pre-bid functions, constructability reviews, and construction review meetings. Ensures that Design and Construction projects comply with applicable model building code requirements and other state regulations, such as fire and life safety, energy conservation, and universal access.

Required Qualifications

Required Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

10+ years Experience as an architect, engineer, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction, or any combination of these.

5+ years demonstrated experience as a Plans Examiner for a jurisdiction.

10+ years Experience as a construction inspector.

Demonstrated knowledge / skill in construction inspection, code compliance and plan-check.

Demonstrated knowledge of campus / medical center construction environment including infrastructure and applicable rules, regulations, laws, policies and practices.

Proven personnel management knowledge / skills.

Demonstrated financial management knowledge / skills.

Proven written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills and well-developed political acumen.

Creative problem solving skill and ability.

Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.

Ability to ensure compliance with codes and contract documents, while meeting project schedules and mandates.

Special Conditions of Employment

Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Form 700 Filers (statement of economic interest). Applies to employees who make or influence governmental decisions and ensures no conflict of interest for designated officials.

Satisfactory criminal historybackground check

Master key access to University-owned residence and/or other facilities

Responsibility for operating commercial vehicles, machinery or toxic systems that could cause accidental death, injury or health problems

A requirement for a professional license, certification or degree, the absence of which would expose the University to legal liability and/or adverse public reaction

Direct access to, and/or responsibility for, protected, personal, or other sensitive data

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

Application review begins 4/2/2025

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #77044