Compensation and Benefits
The City of Vallejo offers a competitive compensation and benefits program. The salary range for this position is $121,492 $147,874 annually and the appointment can be made anywhere within the range depending on the experience and qualifications
of the selected candidate. This position is part of the Confidential, Administrative, Management and Professional Employees
(“CAMP”) bargaining unit. Current benefits include:
♦ Retirement: The City participates in CalPERS with a 2.7% @ 55 formula with the employee paying 9%. Employees
new to CalPERS will receive a 2% @ 62 formula with the employee paying 6.25%. The City participates in Social
Security.
♦ Health Benefits: The City participates in the CalPERS Health Benefits Program. Employee selects from seven available
plans with the City paying $300/month and the difference between $300 and up to 75% of the Kaiser Bay Area Rate
at each level though an IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan. Employees that choose not to enroll in the Medical Plan are
eligible to receive $250/month in lieu of city paid medical insurance.
♦ Dental and Vision Benefits: Dental is offered through Delta Dental Plan of California, with the City paying 100% of
the premium. Vision care is offered through VSP with the city paying 100% of the premium.
♦ Vacation: Accrual at the rate of 10 days annually during the first four years of service. Accrual of 15 days annually
after four years of service, 20 days annually after ten years, 25 days annually after 20 years of service, and 28 days
annual after 26 years of service.
♦ Holidays: The City observes 11 holidays annually plus provides 2 floating holidays.
♦ General Flex Benefits: Eligibility to receive up 120 hours of pay per
fiscal year at employees base rate of pay.
The City of Vallejo
♦ Additional Benefits: The City offers sick leave, bereavement leave,
an Employee Assistance Program, voluntary deferred compensation
and Long Term Disability Insurance.
♦ Work Schedule: 9/80 work schedule is available.
The Process
invites your interest
for the position of
To apply for this exceptional and unique career opportunity, please submit a cover letter of interest, your resume with current
salary and a list of five work-related references (who will not be called until mutual interest is established and you have
approved the contact) to:
Paul Kimura
Avery Associates
3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave, Suite A
Los Gatos, CA
E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net
The final filing date for this position is Monday, February 24, 2014.
Candidate interviews with the City of Vallejo are expected to be scheduled on March 6 or 7.
Chief Building
Official
The Community
The Building Division is responsible for reviewing plans, issuing building permits and providing on-site inspections for all new
and remodel construction activity. The Department uses a one-stop permit center that includes Building, Planning, Public
Works and Engineering, Fire Inspection and Business License staff and is designed to provide timely comments and approvals
for applicants, and better collaboration among City disciplines. The Building Division will also be implementing a Rental Housing
Inspection program and will provide support to a separate Code Enforcement Division in the City Manager’s Office.
The City of Vallejo is centrally located 32 miles
northeast of San Francisco and serves as home to
almost 120,000 residents. This North Bay city
is ideally situated at the southern end of Solano
County, where the Sacramento, San Joaquin and
Napa Rivers flow to San Pablo Bay. Vallejo enjoys
convenient transportation access with major freeways
and excellent public transportation options through
the extensive network of freeways, the Baylink Ferry
system and the Solano Transit bus system.
The Position and Ideal Candidate Profile
The Chief Building Official (CBO) will bring positive and progressive leadership, strong management and administrative
expertise to the City’s Building Division operations. The CBO will be expected to create an environment that emphasizes
service through effective utilization of operational systems, processes, and technology, leading to quicker turnaround and
greater levels of communication to the customer. The CBO will need strong organizational skills including a participatory,
visible and “hands-on” management style.
Vallejo is a friendly and highly diverse waterfront
community that attracts innovative, hardworking
people that take great pride in its 200-year history
and maritime heritage. Residents and visitors value the City’s close proximity to the major wine producing regions of Sonoma
and Napa Valleys and to the Bay Area. Vallejo residents enjoy a mild, Mediterranean climate year round complemented by
the gentle breezes that arrive from the 20 miles of scenic waterfront.
The City covers over 53 square miles of land and waterway and is the home of historic Mare Island. The central part of Mare
Island is a vibrant mixed-use commercial district that is part of a continuing transformation from a former naval shipyard that was
once the largest ship construction facility in the world. Mare Island epitomizes both the opportunities and challenges for economic
development as land uses transition, historic buildings get repurposed, while new construction and infrastructure is added.
A key priority for the Division is automation efforts for the permitting process. Currently, automation capacity exists but integration
with the Finance and Public Works Departments has not been implemented. The goal of this priority is to enhance the current
system to insure timely, accurate information for both customers and city personnel. Another key area of emphasis is addressing
the current and projected increase of permits and development plans, while building team capacity and managing a budget within
tight fiscal parameters. The CBO will oversee a staff of seven, including three vacancies to be filled in the near future.
Due to the historic nature of the City’s downtown and Mare Island, the CBO is expected to have historic building code
knowledge and expertise. The CBO will also need to have at least five years of increasingly responsible experience in the design,
construction and inspection of public, commercial, industrial and residential buildings, including two years of administrative and
supervisory responsibility. The position requires education equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or
university, with major course work in architecture, construction technology, civil engineering or a related field and possession
of I.C.C. certification as a Chief Building Official. Additional I.C.C. certification as a Plans Examiner is highly desirable.
Vallejo provides many quality options in the areas of housing, education, health care, arts and culture and recreation. The
City is home to the California Maritime Academy, part of the California State University system and the only maritime college
in the Western United States, and Touro University, an expanding four college graduate education institution focused on
health careers. Other educational facilities include Solano Community College and the extensive K-12 Vallejo School District
including two well-regarded Charter Schools.
City Government
Vallejo is a full service, charter city with a FY 2013-14 General Fund budget of $82 million, and an aggregate funds budget
of $202 million. There are 522 authorized staff positions in the areas of: Administration (Finance & Human Resources),
Operations (Police, Fire and Public Works), Community and Economic Development, the City Manager’s office and City
Attorney’s office. The City has a Council-Manager form of government with the Mayor and six Council Members elected
at-large on a non-partisan basis for four-year overlapping terms.
Community & Economic Development
Department and Building Division
The Communit y & Economic Development
Department consists of the Planning, Building and
Economic Development Divisions. Its purpose is
to promote quality development and increased
investment in the community and to efficiently
facilitate the development review and inspection
process to meet community goals for development
and promote health and safety. The Department has
an aggregate FY 2013-14 budget of over $3 million,
including $1.2 million for the Building Division. The
Department has 18 authorized staff positions, of
which eight are in the Building Division.
The ideal CBO for Vallejo will also be someone who is:
♦ Accomplished – Has a history of delivering positive contributions in making change, modernizing processes, implementing
new technology and providing exceptional service.
♦ Results Oriented – Is focused on achieving results and “getting things done.”
♦ Service Oriented – Is well connected and respected within the profession with a proven track record of proactive,
responsive and informative service delivery.
♦ Relationship Based – Works collaboratively and effectively with the development and residential community and with
the city management team. Is able to build trust and respect based on shared core values consistent with the city
operation and the community.
♦ Ethical, Engaged and Active Leadership – Models high integrity and honesty, is visible and accessible to clients and
department staff and actively involves staff in decision-making, communication and organizational development
opportunities.
♦ Creative – An innovative thinker who demonstrates a willingness to try new and different approaches to the function.
Reflects an ability to work towards the “spirit” and safety of the Code, rather than simply the language of the Code.
♦ Problem Solver – Provides useful advice, is solutions oriented and is helpful in getting issues addressed and solutions
implemented.
♦ Technology Savvy – Is resourceful in identifying and using the appropriate technology tools to promote greater
efficiency, productivity and effectiveness.
♦ Flexible and Adaptable – Is able to handle multiple, shifting priorities in a composed, effective and focused manner.