Inspection Manager

Job Description

Inspection Manager (134)

(Unclassified)

Education and Experience

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related field; and
Three (3) years as a Senior Inspector for a City or County, including two (2) years of supervisory experience (supervising inspectors) in a building inspection office.

Possible Substitutions:

Up to Four (4) years experience performing supervisory building code inspections for a public building inspection office may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis

License and Certification

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
Certification as a Combination Inspector is desirable.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a management position in the unclassified service responsible for the planning, direction and coordination of the field inspection function and technology projects of the Building Inspection Division in the Planning and Inspection Department. An incumbent in this position oversees the Building Inspection Division’s mission to insure that building inspections are performed promptly with a consistency in application of current codes; that service requests for building and housing code violations are investigated and resolved fairly and in a timely manner; that the computerized permitting and inspection system is functioning.

As a member of the City’s Unclassified Service, this is an “at-will” position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City’s Code of Ethics and Values.

Typical Duties

This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.

Under general direction:

Preparation and oversight of budget, staffing, work plans, major projects;
Establish, evaluate and revise building inspection procedures, practices and rules in conformance with department policies;
Manage, train and evaluate professional, technical and clerical staff and develop processes designed to support a continuous learning environment;
Conducts research and analysis of complex technical issues; evaluates options and makes recommendations for action; prepares staff reports and recommendations.
Administer the Building Inspection Division’s electronic permitting software;
May act as the Building Official in his/her absence and may represent the Building Official at public meetings; and
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Building and Housing Codes, related ordinances and regulations;
Electronic permitting system; the proper methods of building construction;
Procedures involved in the enforcement of building codes and ordinances;
Pertinent State, Federal and local laws, codes, and ordinances pertaining;
Proper inspection methods, procedures, and materials;
Personal computers and standard business software applications;
Principals and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation;
Research methods and statistical analysis;
Problem solving and conflict resolution practices and techniques;
Complex spreadsheets and database applications;
Project and workload planning; and
Environmental and safety principles, practices, procedures and standards.

Ability to:

Interpret technical building codes and ordinances;
Read and interpret building plans and specifications;
Identify and resolve complex organizational, procedural and technical problems and improve the office/inspection operation.
Supervise the activities of others engaged in the administration of important Building Inspection Division functions;
Exercise good judgment in structuring and organizing work and setting priorities, balancing the interests of the City and constituents, and readily readjusting priorities to respond to current and future needs;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including staff, building contractors and the general public;
Work effectively as a member of the department’s management team to achieve common goals and be able to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients;
Identify, research and gather relevant information from variety of sources;
Prepare and present clear, concise and technical written and oral reports;
Prepare and maintain accurate, clear, and concise written documents such as technical reports, records, forms, and correspondence
Communicate tactfully, logically and clearly, both orally and in writing;
Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines;
Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously;
Tactfully gain the cooperation and compliance of individuals and organizations
Develop creative and practical solutions to complex and difficult problems; and
Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties.

Supervision Received

Works under the general direction of the Building Official or other manager as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises the work of Senior Building, Plumbing and Electrical Inspectors, other Housing/Combination Inspectors and other staff as assigned. May act as the Building Official in his/her absence.

Other Requirements

Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

Conflict of Interest

Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.

Approved, March 2008