Building Inspector Manager

Pascua Yaqui Tribe; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pascua Yaqui Tribe is seeking an Inspections Unit Manager to lead the Facilities Management inspections team in Tucson. This role ensures compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning codes and safeguards public safety.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, train personnel, and develop procedures while coordinating with contractors and departments to resolve complex code issues. A valid AZ driver license is required and ICC/CBO certifications must be maintained.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with five years of progressively responsible inspections experience.
• Two ICC/CBO Certifications or a combination certification is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train staff; conduct performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Manage day-to-day Inspections Unit operations, including budget and policy development.
• Interpret codes, review ordinances, and enforce building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and zoning codes.
• Oversee inspections to ensure public safety and compliance with codes.
• Develop and implement program objectives; review and improve procedures.
• Respond to inquiries and provide guidance on code requirements.
• Prepare reports, establish records, and maintain documentation of inspections.
• Coordinate with contractors and departments to resolve complex code issues.
• Ensure staff maintains ICC/CBO certifications through training and seminars.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Code compliance

Training & development

Policy development

Communication

Interpreting building codes

Report writing

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ICC/CBO Certifications (2)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Under general direction, manages the Inspections Unit of Facilities Management to ensure compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning codes; ensures safety of the public.

• Supervise assigned staff, including but not limited to training, conducting employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Manage and supervises the day-to-day operation of the Inspections Unit, including but not limited to program development, budget management, and staff supervision. Develop and maintain policies and procedures relevant to program content and implementation.
• Types of building construction materials, methods, and stages of construction to identify violations and defects so that they may be corrected. Federal, state and local building laws, codes and regulations.
• Federal, state and local safety and hazard requirements.
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.
• Develop and implement program objectives.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and reviews the work of inspectors. Oversee building inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and to ensure safety of public.
• Advise inspectors, contractors and departments of solutions to more difficult code compliance problems.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, contractors and the public regarding inspection problems and code requirements.
• Approve alternate methods or materials for code compliance with concurrence of the Director of Facilities Management.
• Review and interpret codes and ordinances to recommend changes, additions and procedure implementation. Conduct meetings to ensure inspection coordination or to resolve problems related to inspections and code interpretation.
• Continuously strives to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes improve customer service.
• Supervise and maintain record keeping of all inspections performed.
• Facilitate staff meetings regularly to maintain consistent enforcement of procedures and policy updates. Ensure inspection staff keeps abreast of new code changes, materials and methods of construction by arranging attendance to seminars and training events; ensures all inspectors maintain ICC/CBO certifications.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

• Budget management.
• Writing reports and evaluations.
• Using computer and software (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, etc.);Leadership, organization and communication.
• Delegating assignments and coordinating activities.
• Training and supervision of subordinates.
• Interpreting building code requirements.
• Detecting substandard materials and workmanship.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other public agencies, and people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Make independent judgments.
• Use tact, courtesy and communicate well with others, orally and in writing.
• Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Render logical, clear, and effective written reports and oral presentations.
• Detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards of fire or collapse with respect to buildings and structures.
• Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members and the general public. Ability to sufficiently exchange or convey formation and receive verbal and written work instructions.

High School Diploma or GED: five (5) years of increasingly responsible inspections experience, including two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

AND

Must possess and maintain two (2) ICC/CBO Certifications or one combination certification.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Special Requirements:

• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.
• Must have a current Level I Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Level I Arizona Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level I Clearance Card will result in termination from this position.