Recently, two (2) Combination Inspector positions became open in the Building Division under the Community Development Department. The Community Development Department advertised the position on two (2) separate occasions without being successful in obtaining candidates.

Based on reviewing neighboring local governments and local general contractors, it is was determined that a change in name should occur because it would be difficult to find personnel with multiple discipline as the position titled suggest.

Additionally, in 2010, the Assistant Building Official position was previously available in the Community Development Department but was removed due to the budget restraints. The addition of this position is needed due to the number of permits being reviewed by the Building Division (about 3,600 permits a year) and to serve as a contingency plan in the absence of a Building Official.  

Currently, the City is using an outside consultant named CAP, Inc. (awarded by RFP No. 805-16) to perform both the plan review and inspection for the mechanical, building, plumbing, and electrical portions of building plans in the City.