Assistant Inspections Director

City of Maypearl; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl in Irving, TX is seeking a senior administrator to oversee field inspection operations and staff supervision, ensuring timely, consistent and accurate inspections and code compliance. You will provide technical guidance, train inspectors in code interpretation, and handle customer communications and conflict resolution.

You will build relationships with contractors, property owners, and residents, investigate complaints, oversee Building and Standards Commission processes, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Building Construction, Architecture, Engineering or related field.
• Five years of related inspection experience, including two years supervisory.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and ICC certification in building, residential, energy conservation or related fields.
• ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) certification or obtain within 12 months and maintain it.
• Thorough knowledge of building codes; ability to resolve conflicts and ensure compliant inspections.
• Résumé must be submitted with application.

Responsibilities

• Manage field inspection operations and supervise staff.
• Ensure timely, consistent and accurate inspections and code compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and training on code interpretation and customer communication.
• Establish positive relationships with contractors, property owners and residents.
• Investigate and resolve complaints and escalated customer concerns.
• Oversee construction inspections and Building and Standards Commission processes.
• Evaluate operational performance and implement service improvements.
• Assist with code and ordinance updates and department budget input.
• Represent the department before boards and commissions; provide oversight in the Director’s absence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Building Construction, Architecture, Engineering or related field

Job description

Duties include managing field inspection operations and supervising staff; ensuring timely, consistent and accurate inspections and code compliance; providing technical guidance and training inspectors in code interpretation, customer communication and conflict resolution; establishing positive relationships with contractors, property owners and residents; investigating and resolving complaints, escalated customer concerns and complex compliance issues through sound judgment and effective communication; overseeing construction inspections and Building and Standards Commission processes; evaluating operational performance and implementing service improvements; assisting with code and ordinance updates, departmental fleet operations and providing input for budget preparation as requested; representing the department before boards and commissions; and providing departmental oversight in the Director’s absence.

PAY GRADE GG28 / FULL PAY RANGE $7,544 - $10,636 PER MONTH ($90,528 - $127,632 ANNUALLY)

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Building Construction, Architecture, Engineering or a related field; and five years of related inspection experience, including two years of supervisory experience, required. Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license and an International Code Council (ICC) certification in building, residential, energy conservation or other related certifications. Must possess ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) certification or obtain it within 12 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment. Requires thorough knowledge of building codes and inspection practices; strong supervisory, communication and organizational skills; and demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts, address sensitive customer concerns and ensure consistent code compliance. A résumé must be submitted with application.