Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Division Manager, Building Inspection


FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 13086 Salary Grade: XN4
Approved: January 22, 2006 Last Revised: February 11, 2025


Purpose:
 

Under general direction and working independently, this position organizes, develops, and manages core programs, projects, and activities within a Building Inspection division of the Watershed Protection Department.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Manages the building inspection programs, projects, activities, and staff of the division/section.
  2. Implements inspection programs.
  3. Oversees on-site inspections and evaluations of building to determine the level of compliance with fire and life safety related codes.
  4. Drafts and coordinates the review of technical codes with Boards and stakeholders.
  5. Interprets ambiguous building code sections and establishes departmental policy.
  6. Researches, evaluates, and documents permit and inspection data.
  7. Sets division policy and ensures division is aligned with Department goals.
  8. Delivers presentations on building codes and departmental processes.
  9. Represents the department in meetings with engineers and architects.
  10. Advises non-technical customers, architects, and engineers on complex building construction methodologies.
  11. Prepares and monitors division/section budget.
  12. Assures quality and timely inspections.
  13. Mediates resolution of issues.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • Hires employees.
  • Recommends termination when necessary.
  • Performs disciplinary actions when required.
  • Administers Success Strategy Performance Reviews (SSPRs).
  • Conducts employee evaluations.
  • Establishes expectations and counsel employees on their performance.
  • Trains or arranges for training of employees as applicable.
  • Utilizes available methods of reward and recognition whenever possible.
  • Monitors attendance, approve timesheets and requests for time off.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. 
  • Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances governing.
  • Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  • Knowledge of the principals and practices of public administration.
  • Skill in directing the activities of a large and complex organization.
  • Skill in analyzing problems related to service delivery.
  • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in conducting presentations on behalf of a public entity.
  • Skill in projecting needs for equipment and personnel and formulating operating budgets.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to train others. 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field plus five (5) years of relevant related experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience with a large maintenance/construction type work group.
  • One (1) year of additional work experience may substitute for one (1) year of college, up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.