Overview:
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.
As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
The UCI Health system consists of 6 medical campuses, 6 hospitals and various medical office buildings throughout Orange County. The Building & Safety Officer/CBO position serves as the "Building Official" as defined in the International Building Code. The incumbent will be responsible for the administration, interpretation and enforcement of all applicable building code regulations on behalf of the UCI Health system. The Building & Safety Officer/CBO is responsible for managing, coordinating and supervising the daily activities and operations related to the design, permitting, construction & inspection of all capital projects and physical alterations; including, but not limited to plan review, building permit issuance, construction administration/management inspection services and related activities. The position requires providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Planning, Design and Construction. The Building & Safety Officer/CBO will act under the direct supervision of the Director of Planning, Design & Construction.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
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Working knowledge of federal, state and local codes pertaining to design and construction
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to plan strategically
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must possess the ability and skillset to develop and deliver effective presentations to Executive Leadership team.
- Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills appropriate to the position.
- Minimum of 10 years’ healthcare working experience as a professional
- Min. 5 years plan review experience of complex healthcare projects for a state, county or local jurisdiction or equivalent design experience.
- Min. 5 years inspection experience of healthcare projects for a state, county or local jurisdiction or equivalent work experience.
- Financial management and analysis skills consistent with budgetary responsibilities including maintaining regular project budgets, payment applications and change order requests
- Extensive experience with large-scale ($20 million) multiphase, complex projects from concept through construction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to read and correctly interpret complex regulations, contracts and policies
- Ability to persuade or influence people to take appropriate action.
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
- Ability to apply sound judgment in ambiguous situations and effectively manage and execute in a timely manner.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Working knowledge of University of California Office of the President’s Facilities Manual as it relates to Administration, Planning, Design, Construction & Operations.
- Previous working experience with a permit process in service of a federal/state agency or local jurisdiction.
- Previous working experience with Specification(s) writing and/or Contract Document writing
- Possession of HCAI-certified FLSO designation strongly desired.
- Possess or willing to acquire Certified Building Official certification from the International Code Council as a condition of employment within the first 12 months of employment.
- Possess Plans Examiner or Inspector certification(s) from a federal/state agency such as CAL Fire/CAL OES/FEMA.
- Knowledge of JCAHO, CDPH, HCAI and other regulatory requirements in a hospital setting.
- A Masters Degree in a related field of study or equivalent work experience commensurate with this Job Description strongly desired.
Total Rewards
We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
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Background Check and Live Scan
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Employment Misconduct*
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Legal Right to Work in the United States
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Vaccination Policies
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Smoking and Tobacco Policy
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Drug Free Environment
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
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California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
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E-Verify
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Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
