Manager - Construction Inspection (Park and Recreation - Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Performs moderately complex management or oversight activates for daily operations of an operating unit or functional program. Work involves establishing short-, mid-, or long-term goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and developing and evaluating budget requests. Plans, assigns, and / or supervises the work of others. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Description

The Manager-Construction Inspection manages, oversees, and directs the construction inspection activities ensuring accuracy, accountability, efficiency, and code compliance; develops plans and directives, manages quality and accuracy in reporting, and ensures excellent inspection, code enforcement, and customer service.

Essential Functions

1. Manages, oversees, and monitors all construction inspection operations and activities; delegates authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identifies needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures; provides code interpretation and application direction; facilitates meetings with construction contractors to review plans, resolve issues, and confirm permitting and necessary documentation.

2. Establishes short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives; develops and / or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; ensures accountability and transparency within inspection and code enforcement matters; handles complaints and concerns.

3. Assists in the development, preparation, management, and implementation of the inspection procedures, policies, and standards; provides sound recommendations, and handles various requests from City Council, City Manager's Office, and other management; communicates and assists citizens and other individuals with questions, concerns, or other related queries; manages inspectors, provides direction for complex issues, and ensures accurate payroll.

4. Performs, directs, and participates in code compliance and enforcement activities and projects as assigned; oversees the code compliance documents and operating budget; performs audits of inspections and complies with other Auditor's requests when needed.

5. Provides training and ensures all inspection personnel are properly certified and up to date on all current trends and developments in construction trades and related regulations.

6. Serves as the acting official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager's Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends department activities, policies, and reporting; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues, code compliance issues, and financial discrepancies.

7. Attends City Council and legislative hearings and takes necessary action regarding decisions or inquiries made at such hearings.

8. Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of all construction and building trades and inspection procedures.

2. Knowledge of code compliance and enforcement; building codes and regulatory agencies.

3. Ability to conduct thorough inspections.

4. Ability to establish a good rapport and working relationship with federal, state, and local agencies, other city departments, and the general public.

5. Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of established goals.

6. Ability to provide direction for various construction inspections and related issues.

7. Ability to provide administrative and professional supervision, leadership, and direction to subordinate staff.

8. Ability to determine work procedures that expedite workflow, improve efficiency, and increase operational effectiveness.

9. Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

10. Establishing and maintaining effectively working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

7 plus years of professional level work in a construction trade with at least 3 years as an inspector.

Licenses and Certifications

ICC Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or other related field.

Salary Range

$73,584.79 - $91,980.98 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.