Assistant Building Official

Salary : $105,660.00 - $141,564.00 Annually
Location : City Hall - 300 North Coast Highway - Oceanside, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2627-43
Department: Development Services
Division: Building
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for Assistant Building Official. There is currently one vacancy in the Development Services department, Building Division. The Assistant Building Official assists in the leadership and daily management of the Building Division. Under general direction, supervises plans examiners, permit technicians and clerical staff in the administration of the Building Division, and performs highly complex building plan reviews; supervises and assists plans examiners in the review of buildings and structures. Provides technical assistance to staff, design professionals, contractors, and the public.
Examples of Duties
Supervises division staff and coordinates coverage of the building division public counter; establishes procedures, assigns work, conducts training, and evaluation of staff; supervises public counter operations; gives information to the public, contractors and architects; interprets code requirements for builders, subcontractors, designers, owners, and members of the general public; performs plan check of industrial, commercial, public, and residential structures and buildings for compliance with all codes and ordinances related to building to ensure completeness and accuracy; issues permits and collects fees; provides information to the public regarding building, installation, and zoning requirements; makes field inspections of the more complex or difficult building construction, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical installation in all stages of completion in residential, business, or public buildings to ensure compliance with applicable building, electric, plumbing, mechanical, and safety codes, safety orders, ordinances, and regulations; conducts final inspections of completed work, approving acceptable structures and installations; spot checks new construction projects for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; investigates building violations of related codes and ordinances; resolves highly sensitive and politically sensitive disagreements and problems concerning inspections and compliance; keeps records and prepares reports of inspections; coordinates the Division's plan review functions with plan review consultants and other departments/divisions; reviews and assesses codes and ordinances, and makes recommendations for change; writes reports and attends Planning Commission, City Council and other meetings, as necessary; assists in the development of budgets, staff training and development, and performance standards; participates in the development of goals and objectives; ensures the maintenance of necessary records and prepares periodic activity reports; and performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent local, State, and Federal rules, ordinances and regulations.
• Current building codes and methods of construction, work safety practices.
• Building related enforcement techniques.
• High volume permit management.
• Principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Ability to:
• Acquire a thorough knowledge of permitting policies and apply that knowledge.
• Prepare complex department reports and analyses.
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications.
• Perform complex building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspections.
• Interpret and apply provisions of building codes and regulations.
• Complete accounting expense procedures in a timely fashion.
• Effectively supervise assigned personnel.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Experience and Training
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities are as follows:

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in plan checking or inspections of commercial, industrial and residential buildings.

Training: Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, public administration or a related field.

License, Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of an ICC certification as Certified Building Official (CBO) or ability to obtain a CBO certification within one year from date of hire.

Working Conditions and Selection Process

Environmental Conditions: Office and/or field environment; minimal travel from site to site to conduct building inspections: extensive public contact.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking or sitting for prolonged periods of time, climbing of stairs and traversing uneven surfaces; visual acuity to read and interpret building plans and specifications and to perform inspections.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification from the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral exam, application appraisal, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the Eligibility List and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.

Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE

Unrepresented Middle Management (Non-Safety)
Benefit Summary

The following is a highlight of benefits
Retirement

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

• Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details.
• Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
• Survivor Continuation option

Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options

• Buy additional Service Retirement Credit
• Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
• Buy additional Military Service Credit

Health Insurance
Medical:

• Kaiser HMO
• Blue Shield HMO
• Blue Shield PPO

Dental:

• Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
• Delta Care USA (DHMO)

Vision:

• Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Pre-Tax Benefits

Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.

• Available to all members of your household
• 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
• Self-service support online or by phone

Disability and Life Insurances

The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Lincoln Financial premiums are paid for by City.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:

• First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
• Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
• All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used

Long-Term Disability Insurance:

• After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability

Executive Life and AD&D Insurance:

• 1 ½ times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $350,000 of Basic Life and AD&D

Voluntary Benefits

Benefits are employee paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial:

• Premiums are determined by age
• Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
• Spousal coverage up to the employee amount
• Dependent coverage up to $10,000

Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:

• Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment
• Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $3,400
• Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $7,500

Deferred Compensation - 457 through Empower:

• 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $24,500 for 2026; over age 50 may contribute an additional $8,000

Metlife Legal

• Telephone and office consultations are available for an unlimited number for personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.

GotZoom Student Loan Relief

• Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.

ScholarShare 529

• An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.

Leave Benefits

Vacation
1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours
6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours

11- 15 years: 6.65 hours
16+ years: 8.19 hours
Maximum accrual:

• 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95
• 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after

Holidays:

• New Years' Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year
• 50 hours of Executive leave per fiscal year

Sick Leave:

• Accrual: 12 days per year

Max accrual: Unlimited

Annual pay off: Up to 50% based on annual usage
Sick Leave pay off at separation:

• Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates

Bereavement Leave:

• Three days for death of employee's immediate family member
• Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval

Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Shift Differential Pay

If five hours of an employee's regularly scheduled work hours are between 6 PM and 6 AM, the employee shall receive an additional 5% for all hours actually worked

Safety Shoes

The City will provide reimbursement up to $150 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.
Term of Compensation Plan

Effective July 1, 2024
This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.
01

Do you possess five years of increasingly responsible experience in plan checking or inspections of commercial, industrial and residential buildings?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, public administration or a related field? If no, you do not qualify for this position. Please attach a copy of your degree to the application.

• Yes
• No

03

If you possess a Bachelor's degree, please indicate what area the degree is in (major/primary field of study).
04

Do you possess a Certified Building Official certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC)? If yes, please attach a copy of the certification to the application.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess any additional related certifications? If yes, please list them below and attach them to your application
06

Please describe your levels of experience in plan checking or inspections of commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Please include the number of years of service at each level.
07

Please describe your management philosophy for the success of a department that serves both the customer and staff needs.
08

CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.

• Yes
• No

Required Question