Deputy Director Planning and Building

The San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building is conducting an open recruitment for the position of Deputy Director. The individual selected for this position will be a key member of Planning and Building's leadership team and play an instrumental role in the overall strategic direction of the Department's Building Division.

The individual selected for this role will report directly to the Planning and Building Director and have responsibility for all aspects of the Building Division and serve as the County's Chief Building Officer. They will carry a high level of responsibility and visibility as the County's Chief Building Official administering final authority in code interpretation matters, and acting as a County representative at County and Accessibility Appeals Boards, various organizations, boards, and commissions.

As Deputy Director, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the overall activities and operations of the Building Division, as well as directly supervising the (1) Administrative Services Manager and (2) Division Managers who oversee the Finance and Technology, Code Enforcement, and Building functions.

Building
In addition to serving as the County's Chief Building Official, the Deputy Director will manage the overall operations of the Building permit, inspections, and plans review sections. This section includes 25 employees.

Code Enforcement
The Department of Planning and Building currently has 8 Code Enforcement Officers assigned county-wide to respond to inquiries and determine if violations of the County Codes have occurred. This section also includes the Cannabis Investigations Unit which handles permitted and non-permitted cannabis cultivation.

Finance, Technology and Energy
Leading a team of 16 staff, the selected individual will have general oversight of Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, and Energy programs. Development of the annual budget, budget forecasting and resource needs, as well as management analysis and reporting, staffing levels and other administrative functions are managed by the Deputy Director.

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The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following characteristics:

• Possess a high level of decision making authority
• Possess a broad view of department operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to participate in regular dialogue with executive management, staff, and various audiences
• A strong leader, motivator, and team builder with proven skills in supervising and evaluating the work of others
• Substantial knowledge in interpreting and enforcing building and construction codes and regulations, as well as methods, materials and practices employed in building and site development design, construction and inspection
• Create a culture of employee development and customer service focus, breaking down systematic silos, and improving efficiencies and the customer experience

The Minimum Qualification Requirements Are:
A. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree. A bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, natural resources management, environmental, physical or life science, engineering, architecture, construction management or a closely related field is preferred, AND

B. In addition, six years of increasingly responsible experience in the development and implementation of planning or building programs, projects and services, two of which need to be in a supervisory position, AND

C. A valid driver license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment, AND

D. Possession of a valid Certificate as a Certified Building Inspector, Plans Examiner or Building Official, or State registration as an architect or civil or structural engineer, or a contractor's license is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.