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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: June 06, 2019

Purpose:
 

Under general direction and working independently, organize, develop, and manage core programs/projects/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.Draft and coordinate the review of technical codes with Boards and stakeholders
5.Interprets ambiguous building code sections and establish departmental policy
6.Researches, evaluates and document permit and inspection data
7.Set division policy and ensure 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.Prepare and monitors division/section budget
12.Assures quality and timely inspections
13.Mediates resolution of issues
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Hire employees
Recommend termination when necessary
Perform disciplinary actions when required
Administer Success Strategy Performance Reviews (SSPR's)
Conduct employee evaluations
Establish expectations and counsel employees on their performance
Train or arrange for training of employees as applicable
Utilize available methods of reward and recognition whenever possible
Monitor 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.