Assistant Director of Building Safety (Building Official)

City of Mansfield JobBoard • Mansfield, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Building Safety (Building Official) leads the City’s Building Safety Division, working to protect the safety of everyone who lives, works, and gathers in Mansfield. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development Services, this position is the City’s primary technical resource on construction codes, plan review, permit operations, inspections, and building code enforcement. This role sets the standard for how the City shows up for developers, contractors, and residents navigating the permitting and inspection process. It takes someone who brings deep technical knowledge, genuine care for the community, and the ability to lead a team that people trust.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes, ordinances, and construction safety standards; ability to interpret provisions, identify violations and unsafe conditions, ensure consistent enforcement across all trades, and recommend amendments to keep the City’s standards current.
• Ability to read and evaluate building plans and specifications for compliance with applicable codes, zoning requirements, and City standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a multi-discipline inspections team; experience managing performance, supporting growth, and maintaining accountability in a technical environment.
• Genuine commitment to serving developers, contractors, applicants, and residents well; ability to communicate technical requirements clearly, respond to concerns professionally, and represent the City in a way that builds confidence and trust.
• Ability to work across departments, boards, and agencies to move projects forward; comfortable in multi-stakeholder environments where alignment matters as much as technical accuracy.
• Interest in keeping the division current in codes, processes, and technology; ability to identify what is not working and propose practical changes that improve outcomes for staff and the public.
• Clear, direct written and verbal communication; able to translate technical requirements into plain language for applicants, elected officials, and the public without losing accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy, follow-through, and responsiveness.
• ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) designation required.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License required.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in the enforcement of building codes, preferably for a municipality, with a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience within a permitting and inspections department.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field preferred.
• Extensive progressively responsible experience in municipal building code administration, plan review, inspections, or a closely related field may substitute for formal education.
• Plumbing Inspector’s License issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners preferred.
• Additional ICC certifications in building inspection or plan review preferred.
• Experience with permit management software and electronic plan review platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, assign, and evaluate the work of building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and general inspectors and administrative staff; set clear expectations, support staff development, and build a team known for technical competence and professional conduct.
• Direct enforcement of all applicable building code provisions governing construction methods, materials, and requirements; oversee investigation of complaints and resolution of violations in a consistent, fair, and well-documented manner.
• Ensure all permitted construction activity meets applicable safety standards and building codes; direct staff to identify and respond to unsafe construction conditions, unpermitted work, and imminent hazards; coordinate with other City departments when construction safety issues affect the public.
• Oversee plan review, permit issuance, fee collection, contractor registration, inspection records, notices, and orders; work directly with applicants and staff to resolve plan issues, approaching those conversations as a resource, not a barrier.
• Provide technical support to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Construction Codes Board of Adjustments and Appeals; represent the Division in Development Review Committee meetings; evaluate and recommend code updates to City management and City Council.
• Assist in the review of design and construction for City facilities; maintain accurate records on inspections, permits, fees, and enforcement; prepare regular reports on division activity and performance.
• This role may require taking on responsibilities outside of those listed above as organizational needs evolve. Duties and priorities may shift at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability.
• The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.
• The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public.
• All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and/or physical.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager