Inspection Manager

About The Position

The Inspection Manager recommends and assists in setting goals and objectives for the Building Inspection Program and manages policies and procedures. This position plans, prioritizes, and supervises staff involved in inspections and investigations, addresses difficult inspection issues, and ensures staff training and proper record-keeping. This position performs field inspections of various buildings and coordinates activities with other County departments and external agencies.

Job Contributions

• Direct and oversee the strategic and daily operations of the Building Inspections Division to ensure efficient service delivery, regulatory compliance, operational consistency, and alignment with departmental objectives and organizational priorities.
• Establish schedules and methods for the building inspection program.
• Implement, supervise, and update policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and accountability for inspection personnel by establishing performance expectations, monitoring productivity metrics, evaluating operational outcomes, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, other departments, legal representatives, contractors, developers, and external agencies to coordinate inspection activities, resolve regulatory concerns, and support development initiatives.
• Manage and prioritize division workloads, staffing allocations, inspection schedules, and resource distribution to ensure timely completion of inspections, permit processing, and code enforcement activities.
• Ensure division staff maintain required certifications, technical competencies, and safety standards through ongoing training, professional development, and compliance monitoring.
• Provide advanced technical expertise and guidance to inspectors, contractors, design professionals, developers, and internal stakeholders regarding complex code interpretations, construction practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and resolve highly sensitive, technical, or escalated issues involving code disputes, inspection determinations, customer complaints, enforcement actions, and construction compliance matters.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate records, inspection documentation, compliance data, and reporting systems in accordance with legal, regulatory, and departmental requirements.

Working Conditions

• Eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period.
• Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.
• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties & responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations.
• Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware: Computer, Microsoft Office, Permitting Software, and tape measure.
• Protective Equipment Required: Safety-toed shoes, hard hat, hearing protection, and eye protection.