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CITY OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA Building Official
■ The Ideal Candidate The City of Rialto, California is seeking a proven professional to become their next Building Official. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a strong commitment to the fair and ethical administration of regulations and codes, and who possesses excellent problem-solving skills. The ability to maintain morale and foster a positive teamwork environment as a leader within the Building Services Division is a must for the successful candidate. Strong candidates will be knowledgeable of the building codes and will be able to work successfully to resolve issues with inspectors. The ideal candidate will also possess strong oral and written communications and be able to support the goals of the Division to meet the needs of the citizens and businesses. ■ Position Responsibilities The Building Official is a single incumbent professional level “at-will” classification. Reporting to the Director of Community Development, the Building Official directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Building Services Division including inspection of building construction activities, investigation of code violations and issuance of building permits. This position coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Community Development. As a Building Official with the City of Rialto, this position monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures and provides recommendations within division policy with regard to appropriate service and staffing levels. Additionally, this position supervises the examination of plans and specifications for completeness and compliance with applicable codes and regulations; reviews structural calculations for accuracy; and maintains efficient plan examination process. The incumbent in this position will conduct field investigations and inspections, as needed, and will confer with owners, architects, and engineers on design and construction plans to ensure all structures inspected adhere to housing, zoning, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy, and mobile home codes and standards. Preparation of new codes and ordinances for adoption by the City Council are also essential functions for this position.
■ The Government
The City of Rialto, a general law city,
operates a council-manager form
of government, consisting of four
councilmembers and a mayor elected at
large to four-year staggered terms. Under
the visionary and distinctive leadership
■ The Community style of the Mayor and City Council, Rialto
has been thrust into the national spotlight
Incorporated as a city in 1911, the City of Rialto, located in San Bernardino County, is as a recognized leader in the areas of
situated below the San Bernardino mountains, sixty miles west of the City of Los Angeles public-private partnerships, business
and 103 miles south of San Diego. The City of Rialto traces its roots back to well before development, and job creation. Public
the year 1500, when archaeologists believe the first settlements of Native Americans safety, infrastructure enhancements, and
took place. Much later, around the late 1800s, the area began to be settled by families a sustainable community top the City’s
whose primary pursuits were agriculture and ranching, with vineyards and citrus groves
priority list. The City Manager and City
abundant in the region. Rialto was formerly home to the US Army Rialto Ammunition
Attorney are appointed by the Mayor and
Storage point which was used during World War II to support operations in the Pacific
Council while the City Clerk and Treasurer
theater. It is not completely clear how Rialto got its name. One theory is that the name
are elected. City of Rialto is a full-service
was formed by a contraction of the Spanish words Rio (river) and Alto (high). Another
story is that the city was named after the Rialto Bridge (a landmark of Venice, Italy). city with a workforce of 417 full-time and
Regardless, the bridge has been retained as a community symbol known as the “Bridge of additional part-time employees who
Progress.” provide a full array of municipal services.
The City of Rialto’s 2021-2022 proposed
Culminated by a huge population spike occurring between 1950-1980, when the budget demonstrates a commitment to
population increased more than ten-fold, the City has continued to grow. Rialto reached the City Council’s Guiding Principles and
its highest population of 104,114 in 2021. Today, Rialto is home to major regional Community Values, as well as open and
distribution centers, such as Amazon, Staples, Target, and FedEx to name a few, which
transparent communication with the
serves stores across the entire West Coast of the United States. This development has
citizens of Rialto. For more information
brought thousands of jobs to the community and has generated new revenue for the
about the City of Rialto, please visit the
regional economy.
City’s website at: www.yourrialto.com.
Rialto residents are active and engaged, with a rich heritage of cultural and racial
diversity. A suburb of San Bernardino, Rialto offers residents a sparse suburban feel, great
schools, plenty of libraries and playgrounds, and safe, family-friendly neighborhoods.
■ Compensation and Benefits
The compensation for the Building Official is $103,638.00- $138,885.00
annually.
The City also offers an attractive benefit package that includes:
» Retirement: CalPERS 2.7% @ 55 plan (single highest year) for qualified “classic”
members as defined by CalPERS with 8% Employee Cost; 2% @ 62 plan (highest
three years) for new members with 8% Employee Cost.
The City does not participate in Social Security except for the Medicare portion
(1.45%).
» Retiree Medical Plan: If employee retires from City employment, employee shall
retain, as a retiree, all current CalPERS Health benefits. Employee, as a retiree, and
dependents must meet the definition of “annuitant” as defined by CalPERS.
» Deferred Compensation (401A) Plan: City contributions of $400 per month
» Medical/Dental: $1,300 City paid monthly benefit towards medical/dental/
vision. Additionally, the City offers $200/month in lieu of benefits.
» Life Insurance/ADD and Long-Term Disability: $150,000 life insurance policy
for employee with City paid benefits
» Educational Incentive: 7.5% for Master’s degree
■ Qualifying Education and Experience » Tuition Reimbursement: $2,500 per fiscal year
Experience: » Administrative leave: 120 hours per fiscal year
Five years of building inspection and code enforcement program experience including » Holidays: 12 paid holidays annually
two years at a supervisory level.
» Vacation: Varies based upon years of service. 80 hours awarded upon
Education/Training: completion of 365 days (2080 hours); Annual accrual for 1 – 4 years of service
Bachelor’s degree with major course work in engineering, architecture, or a related field. is 6.00 hours / pay period. Annual accrual rate increases based upon years of
service.
Licenses and Certifications:
» Sick Leave: 120 hours annually
» ICBO Plans Examiner certificate
» Possession of a State of California driver’s license. » Cash-Out Provision: 210 hours of cash-out annually (combination of vacation
and/or sick time)
■ Application and Selection Process
The final filing date is November 5, 2021 at 11:59pm PST. To be considered for this exciting and
rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application, résumé, and cover letter at:
Employment Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | (governmentjobs.com)
Selection Process:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the employment
standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most
appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for
the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the
applicant’s skills, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an
eligibility list. The City may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-
employment clearances which will include a physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting.
Veterans Preference Credit Eligibility:
Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released from active duty under conditions
other than dishonorable (Government Code: 18540.4), shall receive an additional five (5) points to
their final examination score for ranking purposes only. This preference will apply only to the first
appointment to any regular full-time City appointment. A copy of your valid DD214 must be submitted
on or before the final filing date in order to be eligible for Veterans Preference Credit. For more
information, please see the City’s Veteran’s Preference Policy.
E-Verify:
The City of Rialto is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA)
that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired
employees in the United States. For more information, please contact:
Debbie Gutman
CPS HR Consulting
Tel: 916-471-3364
E-mail: dgutman@cpshr.us
Website: www.cpshr.us
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