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Job Description
Definition
Located at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community and an integral part of Silicon Valley. Often referred to as the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley,” the City is strategically situated between major Bay Area transportation corridors and is considered a highly desirable location for world-class technology companies seeking a central base of operations. With the addition of the Milpitas Transit Center offering BART, light rail, and bus service, multiple new mixed-use development projects, and a host of new City plans and programs supporting an inspiring and sustainable future, Milpitas is at the forefront of building the next generation economy.
Milpitas offers a large and diverse mix of retail, dining, and commercial activity, primarily concentrated in suburban-style shopping centers that attract visitors from throughout the region. Major regional retail destinations include the Great Mall, a 1.4 million square foot super-regional mall, and McCarthy Ranch, a 415,000 square foot power retail center. With over 40,800 jobs and approximately 39,600 employed residents, Milpitas is also a jobs-rich community with a strong economic base.
Milpitas is a full-service city providing water and sewer utilities, police and fire services, recreation services, public works, planning, and building services. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government with a five-member City Council serving as the legislative body and the City Manager overseeing daily operations. The City’s FY 2025-2026 Adopted Operating Budget totals approximately $268.5 million, with a General Fund budget of approximately $144 million. The City employs approximately 450 full-time employees across all departments and provides a wide range of municipal services to the community.
The Office of Building Safety is responsible for plan review, permitting, inspections, and enforcement of building codes to ensure construction projects throughout the City are safe, sustainable, and compliant with applicable regulations. It is a high-volume operation that supports ongoing development activity throughout the City. Recent workload statistics include approximately 4,300 to 4,700 building permits issued annually, approximately 6,500 plan reviews completed annually, approximately 15,000 building inspections completed annually, and approximately 14,500 customers served annually through the Permit Center. Annual construction valuation processed is approximately $240 million.
The Office of Building Safety includes approximately 21 total positions across building inspection, plan review, permit center, and administrative functions. The FY 2025-26 Office of Building Safety operating budget is approximately $5.2 million.
The Building Official leads the Office of Building Safety and oversees building plan review, permitting, inspections, and building code enforcement functions. The position ensures compliance with all applicable building codes and regulations and protects public health and safety through effective building inspection and permitting services. The Building Official reports to the Assistant City Manager and works closely with City leadership, department directors, elected officials, developers, contractors, and the community on development projects, policy implementation, and organizational initiatives.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, public administration, or a related field; AND progressively responsible experience in building inspection, plan review, construction management, or building code administration, including supervisory or management experience.
Salary: $166,203 to $232,684 annually
Please apply on-line by May 4, 2026 at www.allianceRC.com .
For questions, please contact Sherrill Uyeda at suyeda@alliancerc.com or Wesley Herman at wherman@alliancerc.com .
Main Office: (562) 901-0769. EEO/ADA.
RETIREMENT
Miscellaneous Unrepresented:
1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before October 9, 2011): 2.7% at 55 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 8% contribution rate)
2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after October 9, 2011 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 2% @ 60 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee pays 7% contribution rate)
3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2% @ 62 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee contribution rate as stated in annual CalPERS actuarial report)
City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.
Police Unrepresented:
1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before April 8, 2012): 3% @ 50 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after April 8, 2012 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 3% @ 55 Retirement Plan including highest final compensation (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2.7 % @ 57 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee pays half of normal cost, July 2018 at 10% contribution rate)
Fire Unrepresented
1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before April 8, 2012): 3% @ 50 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after April 8, 2012 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 3% @ 55 Retirement Plan including highest final compensation (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2.7 % @ 57 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee contribution rate as stated in CalPERS actuarial report.)
City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate. Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.
RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.
DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for dental and vision at no cost to the employee.
LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.
VACATION
Employees earn 16-36 days of vacation based on years of service.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
Employees earn 40 hours of Management Leave per year.
HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.
FITNESS PROGRAM
Employees are offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.
The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or visit https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 5/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Milpitas
Show moreLocated at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of the high tech Silicon Valley. With a very diversified resident population of nearly 80,000, the City of Milpitas sees the
role of every employee as being committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services.
Milpitas is the 8th fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census Bureau and the 2nd fastest growing in California. We are home to an industrious and well educated community with an average household income
exceeding the County average. The homeownership rate is close to 70% and Milpitas’ housing market remains affordable relative to the majority of Santa Clara County.
Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway. With existing light rail and a recently opened
BART extension, the transit hub adjacent to the Great Mall facilitated high density transit oriented development with over 1,000 units being built. There are approximately 1,790 acres, or 2.9 square miles designated for various industrial uses.
There are eight existing industrial parks and 550 manufacturing plants in Milpitas. The City provides a multitude of outstanding recreational opportunities, including aquatics, cultural arts and theater, sports leagues and activities, youth programming and senior activities and services.
The City of Milpitas is a full service City with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services. The City Council makes the ultimate planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City’s almost $192 million budget with 439 full-time
employees. There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate –the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few. Issues challenging the City and Commissions include development, quality of life, and
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