LADBS Senior Managers

Osama Younan

General Manager, Superintendent of Building

Oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:
- Permit and Engineering Bureau
- Inspection Bureau
- Code Enforcement Bureau
- Resource Management Bureau
- Technology Services Bureau
- Development Services Case Management Division
Licensed Professional Engineer
LEED Accredited Professional
Oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department

John Weight

Executive Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Building II

ICC Certified Combination Dwelling Inspector
Manages the day-to-day departmental operations in the five LADBS bureaus
Responsible for the development and implementation of operational and technical policies
Oversees the planning, design, and implementation of work programs and financial strategies
Oversees employee selection, training, and other personnel matters
Directs the preparation of the Department budget, performance metrics, and other statistical reports

Vacant

Government and Community Relations, Director

Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Development Services Case Management
- Board of Building and Safety Commission
- Code Studies
  - Building Code
  - Zoning Code
- Zoning and Subdivision
- Interdepartmental Development Services Partnerships & Enhancements

Ana Mae Yutan

Resource Management Bureau, Chief

Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Financial Services and Accounting Services
- Budget Formation and Implementation
- Statistical Analysis – Workload and Performance
- Contracts Development and Administration
- Facilities Management
- Communication Services
- Risk Management and Custodian of Records

Vacant

Assistant Chief, Resource Management Bureau

Oversees the following Building and Safety Operations
- Budget Preparation and Financial Status Reports
- Procurement
- Facilities Management
- Records Management
- Call Center Subject Specialty Group
- Administrative Services

Jose Del Rio

Director of Personnel

Oversees the following Building and Safety Human Resource operations:
- Hiring and Recruiting
- LADBS liaison to Civil Service Commission
- Workplace Policies and Procedures
- Liaison for Employee Labor Unions
- Clearinghouse for Employment Matters
- Workplace Diversity
- Workers Compensation
- Employee Records

Vacant

Technology Services Bureau, Chief

Oversees the following Building and Safety Divisions and Functions:
- Implementations of IT Strategic Plan and Policies
- IT Operations and Infrastructure
- Application Development and Training
- Network Utilization
- Business Process Analysis
- IT Procurement
- Data and Systems Support

Greg Wilcox

Assistant Chief, Technology Services Bureau

Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Technology Operations
  - Day-to-day technical issues
  - Server and application support
  - BuildLA Solutions
  - Publishing of data for City of LA's Open Data portal
  - Creation of IT Modernization plan
  - Management of Universal Cashiering System
  - Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
  - Implementation of IT Strategic Plan and Policies

Binh Phan

Permit and Engineering Bureau, Chief

Licensed Civil Engineer, Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Structural Plan Check

Charmie Huynh

Assistant Chief, Permit and Engineering Bureau

Licensed Civil Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Structural Plan Check

Shahen Akelyan

Assistant Chief, Permit and Engineering Bureau

Licensed Civil Engineer and Structural Engineer
Certified Accessibility Specialist
Certified Building Official
Certified Fire Marshal
LEED Green Associate
International Public Management Association for Human Resources Certified Senior Professional (IPMA-SCP)
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Metro, Van Nuys, West Los Angeles, San Pedro, and South LA Counters:
  - Structural Plan Check
  - Express Permits
  - Records Section
  - Ready to Issue

Adel Salah-Eddine

Assistant Chief, Permit and Engineering Bureau

Licensed Mechanical Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Mechanical Plan Check and Mechanical Testing Laboratory
- Electrical Plan Check and Electrical Testing Laboratory
- Green Building Plan Check

Pascal Challita

Inspection Bureau, Chief

Licensed Civil Engineer and Geotechnical Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Residential Inspection
- Grading Engineering and Inspection
- Inspection Case Management
- Restaurant & Small Business Express Program
- Commercial Inspection
  - Building
  - Mechanical
  - Elevator / Pressure Vessel (includes new installations and annual inspections)
- Specialty Inspection Groups
  - Materials Control
  - Temporary Special Events
- Training and Emergency Management

Victor Cuevas

Assistant Chief, Inspection Bureau

Licensed Civil Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Residential Inspection
  - Residential Demolition Pre-Inspection Permits (DPI)
  - Residential Construction Inspections
  - Compliance with All Ordinances and City Planning Requirement
- Grading Division
  - Grading Pre-Inspections
  - Grading Inspections
  - Geo-Technical Reports for All Grading Permits and Approvals
- Training and Emergency Management Division
  - Technical Training for LADBS Personnel
  - Emergency Management Training and Response for LADBS Personnel

Denver (Shawn) Hargis

Assistant Chief, Inspection Bureau

IAPMO Certified Commercial Mechanical Inspector
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- Commercial Inspection
  - Building Inspections
  - Electrical Inspections
  - Plumbing Inspections
  - Fire Sprinkler Inspections
  - HVAC-R Inspections
  - Elevator/Pressure Vessel Inspections
- Specialty Inspection Groups
  - Inspection Case Management
  - Temporary Special Events
  - Materials Control

Catherine Nuezca Gaba

Code Enforcement Bureau, Chief

Licensed Civil Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- One‐ and Two‐Unit Residential Complaint and Referral
- Commercial Complaint and Referral
- Vacant Building Abatement
- Pro‐active Code Enforcement
- Billboard and Sign Enforcement
- Environmental Affairs, Local Enforcement Agency
- Annual Inspection Monitoring

Eric Jakeman

Assistant Chief, Code Enforcement

ICC Certified Combination Dwelling Inspector
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
- 1- and 2-Unit Residential Complaint and Referral
- Commercial Complaint and Referral
- Vacant Building Abatement
- Pro-active Code Enforcement
- Billboard and Signs Enforcement
- Environmental Affairs, Local Enforcement Agency
- Annual Inspection Monitoring

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