Building Services Manager

Building Services Manager

Monthly Salary Range: $9,865 $13,466

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The County of Monterey Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department is composed of four Divisions, including Development Services, Planning Services, Permit Center, and Administration. The department provides reasonable and safe development, planning for future needs of the County, and helps protect natural resources.

The Building Services Manager has overall responsibility for the work accomplished within the building services team of professional, technical and support staff. The incumbent guides the work of assigned staff to ensure the team works within established policies and in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and directives; develops and reviews applicable programs; and serves as manager of assigned functional area(s). The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Oversees, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the day-to-day activities of the Building Services Division; includes planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning and managing work of staff comprised of professional, technical, support personnel staff to ensure timely development and implementation of a variety of specific programs or special projects. May also oversee and direct the work of contract staff.
• Serves as a member of the division's management team to propose, evaluate, and develop policies, procedures, systems, and strategic plans.
• Performs the full range of supervisory tasks, including selection, training, developing evaluation and leadership of employees; recommends and/or takes disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Provides guidance and expertise to staff, industry, and citizens within the functional scope of assigned functional area.
• Represents the division in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies and community organizations, and before groups and commissions, provides information and recommendations on issues falling within the functional scope of the assigned team.
• Communicates the division's overall policy direction to assigned team to ensure consistent and fair interpretation and enforcement of applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, guidelines, policies and directives.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Professional principles, practices, and trends in area of assignment.

Working Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods of management including work planning, organization and delegation; employee counseling, performance appraisal, documentation, and discipline; and employee selection and development.

Skill and Ability to:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships and represent the department to other departments, public officials, other agencies, contractors, and the general public.
• Exercise sound and consistent judgment in decisions and preparation of recommendations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare effective written reports, correspondence, and records.
• Manage major projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: Education: Completion of a bachelor's degree in an area directly related to assignment, such as Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a closely related field. AND Experience: Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in area of assignment such as structural building design or building plan review; including one (1) year of direct or lead supervision.

Additional Information

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X-Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

Notes:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures:

Apply On-Line at , by Friday, July 31, 2026, 11:59 PM(PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: County of Monterey Attn: Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst II 168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor Salinas, CA 93901 Phone: (831) 755-5238 Fax: (831) 757-5792

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses: The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application To apply for veterans' preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline, Friday, July 31, 2026, to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov.

Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5238, or ahumadas@countyofmonterey.gov.