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Job Description
Summary
Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the programs and activities of the Building Inspections Division; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Assumes management responsibility for all services and activities of the building inspections, rental Inspections, hotel/motel inspections, and apartment inspections.
- Administers, interprets, updates, and enforces building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Ensures compliance with the Code of Conduct.
- Selects, trains, and motivates personnel.
- Provides staff with training and works with employees to correct deficiencies.
- Manages and participates in the development and administration of annual budget.
- Review developmental code with architects, engineers, and developers.
- Coordinate permit process between developers and other City departments and divisions.
- Respond to questions regarding various areas of responsibility.
- Mediate and resolve conflicts and complaints.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages employees in the Inspections divisions. Is responsible for the overall direction,
coordination, and evaluation of these units Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance
with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring,
and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;
rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Certifications recommended for this position includes: Certified Building Official; Texas State Plumbing Inspector License; ICC Building Inspector Certification; A valid Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record is required for this position. Driving is a requirement of this position.
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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