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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 5, 2022 H-03AGENDA ITEM Ha,3 =f' CITY OF LODI _. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving the Title Change, Amendments to the Job Description, and Salary Adjustments for the Position of Building Official MEETING DATE: January 5, 2022 SUBMITTED BY: Human Resources Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving the title change, amendments to the job description, and salary adjustment for the position of Building Official. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On July 21, 2021, City Council approved the reorganization and transition of the Code Enforcement Division from the Police Department to the Community Improvement Division of the Community Development Department. The Community Development Director has assigned the Building Official the responsibility of overseeing the Community Improvement Division. The Building Official is responsible for restructuring the duties and responsibilities of the Code Enforcement staff as well as the redesign of the program to reflect a collaborative and cooperative compliance process rather than an enforcement program. Human Resources conducted a review of the Building Official job description and compensation. Along with amendments to the job description, staff propose a title change to Chief Building Official and a salary adjustment of fifteen percent (15.0%). The title change and increased salary reflect the additional managerial oversite required of the Building Official and aligns the title with comparator agencies. The proposed annual salary range is ($113,435.38 - $137,880.68). Staff recommend the increase be retro- active to July 26, 2021, which is the first full pay period following Council's approval of the reorganization. During the 2019 negotiation cycle, Council approved salary adjustments for the Lodi Mid -Management Association (LCMMA) memorandum of understanding, which includes a four percent (4%) salary adjustment effective January 10, 2022. The proposed salary adjustment and the agreed upon contractual increase in January 2022 places Lodi's salary for Chief Building Official at median salary of our comparative agencies. The increased salary will provide compensation commensurate for the additional duties assumed from the reorganization and transfer of Code Enforcement to the Community Improvement Division. Additionally, LCMMA supports the title change, amendments to the job description, and the proposed salary adjustment for the Chief Building Official. FISCAL IMPACT: FUNDING AVAILABLE Approximately $18,000 annually. All additional costs will be absorbed within existing appropriations. dele Post, Human Resources Manager Andrew Keys, De uty City Manager/internal Services Director APPROVED: Steve Schwabauer Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 2022-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF BUILDING OFFICIAL AND RETITLE TO CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the amendment to the job description for the position of Building Official hereto attached as Exhibit A; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council approves the retitle of the Building Official job classification to Chief Building Official; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary range for the Chief Building Official is hereby approved and shall be effective as of July 26, 2021, as follows: Classification _Steffi 0 J Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Chief Building Official $113,435.38 I $119,106.14 $125,061.81 $131,314.00 $137,880.68 Dated: January 5, 2022 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-11 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held January 5, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ENNIF CUSMIR City Cler 2022-11 EXH21T A CITY OF LODI December 19, 2001 Amended and Retitled December 1, 202, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL DEFINITION Plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of the Building DMsian--and Community Improvement Divisions within the Community Development Department; including building ins ection, fire prevention and code enforcement and com fiance activities, participates in code interpretation, plan checking, issuance of permits, and field inspections and performs the most technically complex tasks within the Divisions. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Chief Building Official has managerial responsibility for the Building Division and Community Improvement Divisions and is distinguished from lower level positionsthe Building eete positions by this responsibility. The Chief Building Official has legal responsibility and powers in the enforcement of codes, ordinances, and State laws. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives administrative direction from the Community Development Director. Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision over professional, technical and clerical personnel within the Divisions. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of within the Building and Community Improvement Divisions; Develops and implements the division goals, objectives, policies and priorities; establishes performance standards and methods for buildinq inspection, code compliance and plan review; Assumes major responsibility for policy and program development of the Building and Community Improvement Divisions, including budget development and administration; Assumes significant responsibility for a variety of personnel activities including the selection of staff, conducting performance evaluations, coordination of.training, h;r d-ism+ssals-—a��recommending_ disciplinary actions; implementation of discipline procedures as directed-, CLASS SPECIFICATION CITY OF LODI Chief Building Official Page 2 of 4 Enforces the provisions of the California and Uniform Codes adopted by the City of Lodi, including the Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Housing and Dangerous Building Codes, Zoning Ordinances, and State laws. Issues building permits, Stop Work Orders, demolition orders, and citations pursuant to this enforcement responsibility, Supervises and participates in code compliance activities: review and siqn Notice and Orders related to code enforcement cases; monitors the activity and progress of code enforcement cases, Responsible for compliance and enforcement of nuisance violations: Reviews construction plans with plan checkers and other City departments; Interprets California and Uniform Codes adopted by the City of Lodi; Conducts field inspection of residential, commercial, and industrial structures; Identifies unsafe buildings and recommends condemnation procedures; Reviews and inspects housing and sanitation complaints; Coordinates activities of the Building Inspection and CommUnity Improvement Divisions with other City departments and outside agencies; Responds to complaints or technically complex questions raised by the public; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues: recommends corrective action as necessary to _re_ solve_com pla ints, Prepares reports, maintains records, approves vouchers and purchase orders, and otherwise administers the activities of the Division; and Provides responsible staff assistance to the COMMUnity Development Director Attends and participates in professional group meetings: maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of building inspection and code compliance including legislation, court riifings, and professional practices and techniques,incorporates new developments as appropriate: P-e4f-orTa-s-related-work--as-r�Iredr Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the City including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: CLASS SPECIFICATION CITY OF LODI Chieffluilding Official Page 3 of 4 Building construction principles and practices, including detailed familiarity with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other building trades; Principles, practices. methods, and techniques of code enforcement. including some familiarity with criminal law and enforcement, Principles and methods of investigation utilized in code enforcement inspections; regulations and requirements for court evidence dOCLImentation; Safety and construction standards of the building construction industry; hazardous materials and fire prevention techniques and requirements; Practices and procedures of contracting in the building construction industry; Uniform Building, Plumbing and Mechanical, National Electrical, and Health and Safety Codes; City of Lodi CodesLBordinances, and laws pertaining to buildings, construction, health, a44d-safety; zoning, signs, and dangerous building codes. Knowledge in preparing and/or amending codes; Basic terminology used in code enforcement and zones, including legal descriptions; Principles and practices of personnel administration, supervision and training_ including selection, planning, performance evaluation and discipline; Principles of organization, administration, and budgetingand personnel a-nagemen . Ability to: Interpret and explain codes, regulations, and ordinances; Detect through inspection deviations from plans, codes, regulations, and ordinances; Read and understand building construction plans and drawings; Plan and organize daily work; Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of others by assigning, overseeing, and reviewing work; Communicate clearly, orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Exercise interpersonal sensitivitywhile working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; Successfully CLASS SPECIFICATION CITY OF LODI ('11 ie l' Building Official Page 4 of 4 motivate and interact with direct reports; Respond and resolve customer complaints_ and questions with tact and diplomacy, Analyze division policies and procedures; identify, recommend and implement improvements. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is: Experience: Seven Ove (75) years of experience as a Building Official, Plans Examiner or Building Inspector including two years that includes supervisory experience. Education: Equivalent to an Associates of Arts Degree with emphasis in pre -engineering, construction technology or closely related field. A Bachelor's degree is highly desirable, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of a Building Official certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) at time of appointment. Contin uin-q education pursuant to Chapter 7 part 2.5 of Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code (45 hours of continuing education for every three-year period, with at least eight hours regardinq disability_ access requirements). Possession of a California Access Specialist (CASP) certificate is highly desirable. Possession of. or ability to obtain Penal Code 832 Arrest and Firearms certification within one Vear of hire. Possession of, or ability to obtain California State Fire Marshal 1A through 1 D certification within two years of hire._ WORKING CONDITIONS: Environmental Conditions- Office and field environment; will be required to travel from site to site. Physical Conditions- Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and walking for prolonged periods of time; using various office eg-uipment and handheld devices.