Deputy Superintendent of Building I

THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & SAFETY The mission of the Department of Building and Safety is to protect the lives and safety of the residents and visitors of the City of Los Angeles and enhance the quality of life, housing, economic prosperity, and job creation citywide. Through a timely, cooperative, and transparent process, the Department advises, guides, and assists customers to achieve conformity with the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Disabled Access, Energy, and Green codes and local and State laws to build safe, well and fast. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Deputy Superintendent of Building I position will serve as the Inspection Bureau (IB) Chief and direct the activities of over 400 employees. Responsibilities include managing, planning, coordinating and directing through subordinate supervisors the technical and administrative activities of the IB, which is responsible for new construction, commercial, specialty, and residential inspection. The Bureau Chief is responsible for preparing and directing the preparation of a variety of technical reports and recommending bureau policies and solutions to problems. This position frequently communicates with the Office of the Mayor, City Council Offices, the City Attorney, other City Departments, outside agencies and organizations, inspection industry officials, business groups and the public. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary range is $176,227 to $257,659 per year. A highly competitive benefits package includes a defined benefit retirement plan to which both the employee and the City contribute; a multi-option deferred compensation plan; generous vacation and sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; a flexible benefits plan including multi-option health, dental, and vision coverage; and family and domestic partner leave. QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE Two years of full-time paid inspection management experience in a class at the level of Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Building with the City of Los Angeles or other governmental agency involved in inspection related functions. An active certification with the International Code Council (ICC) may substitute for 6 months of the qualifying experience. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Excellent management and leadership skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Excellent personal and professional judgment; The ability to interact effectively with City Officials, community members, department employees, the public and other stakeholders; The ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of staff responsible for technical and administrative activities of the Inspection Bureau. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nari