City of Sausalito
Home Search MenuJob Openings
How to apply for a job with the City of Sausalito:
- A list of currently open positions appears in the table below
- Apply online at www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito
- For questions about job openings or any topic related to Human Resources, please contact humanresources@sausalito.gov.
- City Employment Application - POLICE
The City of Sausalito is a drug free workplace.
E.O.E./A.D.A.
Current Job Openings
Chief Building Official
- Type:Full Time
- Salary/Pay Rate:$131,146-$175,730 Annually
- Posted Date:06/24/2026 12:00 PM
NEW BEGINNING WITH THE CITY OF SAUSALITO!
The City of Sausalito is now accepting applications for the position of:
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
$131,146 - $175,730 Annually DOQ *
Plus an excellent benefits package
OPEN UNTIL FILLED; FIRST REVIEW JULY 9, 2026, 11:59p
Are you results-driven and ready to make a difference? Come join, empower, and grow with the City of Sausalito. The Chief Building Official serves as the principal administrative officer of the Building Division. The position directs, assigns, supervises, and plans the activities of the Building Division. The selected candidate will coordinate and direct the resolution of complex development issues and disputes and will serve as the principal enforcement officer of the building and housing codes of the City. In addition, the Chief Building Official will oversee boards and commissions and serve as a member of the City’s Executive Management Team.
The Chief Building Official performs work that is highly complex and often requires intense and exacting mental attention and the ability to reason through and solve complex problems that may affect the ability of the Building and Development Unit to achieve its critical goals and objectives. The incumbent will have extensive contact with public officials, employees, and the general public.
* Salary range increased eff 7/1/26 (approved 7/7/26, post updated 7/10/26)
For more information please view the brochure below:
Job PDF:
Special Instructions
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org. https://www.calopps.org/city-of-sausalito. Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate. “See Resume” will not be acceptable as an answer to supplemental questions or completion of the application.
SELECTION PROCESS:
It is important to complete all required application materials. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview. The most qualified will be invited to a panel interview and may be asked to provide examples or links to examples of work as well as take a performance exam. Those who score the highest out of the panel interview and practical exams will be advanced to department interviews. It is desired that the successful candidate begin employment as soon as possible.
Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources (415) 289- 4130. The City of Sausalito is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources at humanresources@sausalito.gov.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED
THE CITY OF SAUSALITO
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER