Chief Building Official
Teri Black and Company Napa, CA, USA
- Location: Napa, CA, USA
- Categories: Building and Safety, Code Enforcement and Inspections, Engineering, Planning and Development
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jan 15, 2026
Job Description:
Chief Building Official
Description
The City of Napa (approx. 78,000) is the business and residential hub of the world-renowned Napa Valley, located 50 miles northeast of San Francisco. It’s also home to hundreds of wineries and thousands of other businesses that fuel a vibrant year-round economy.
Reporting to the Community Resources and Development Director, the Chief Building Official leads a team of eight including building inspectors, a plans examiner, and permit technicians, supported by a $2 million operating budget.
This role calls for a collaborative leader with strong customer service instincts and emotional intelligence, capable of navigating competing priorities and diverse professional perspectives. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with sound administrative and people-management skills.