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LADBS Senior Managers

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LADBS Managers

The Department of Building & Safety is managed by dedicated, experienced people to help you build safe, well, and fast.

    
Osama Younan - General Manager, Superintendent of BuildingOversees 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

    Frank Lara  - 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, ChiefOversees 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

Veronica E. Salumbides
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

Gina TervalonDirector 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, ChiefOversees 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, ChiefChief, Permit and Engineering Bureau
Licensed Civil Engineer, Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:Structural Plan Check
 
Charmie HuynhAssistant Chief, Permit and Engineering Bureau
Licensed Civil Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:
 
            Structural Plan Check 
 
Shahen AkelyanAssistant Chief, Permit and Engineering Bureau
Licensed Civil Engineer and Structural Engineer
Oversees the following Building and Safety operations:Metro, Van Nuys, West Los Angeles, San Pedro, and South LA Counters:Structural Plan Check 
 
Adel Salah-EddineAssistant 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, ChiefLicensed 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 InspectionBuilding
Mechanical
Elevator / Pressure Vessel (includes new installations and annual inspections)
Specialty Inspection GroupsMaterials 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, ChiefLicensed 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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