Code Enforcement Manager Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Requirements MOS Codes: None Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, or higher, and four (4) years of experience in fire code inspection and enforcement, and one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience in a fire code inspection and enforcement program. Licenses and Certifications: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by date of hire. Must be certified as a Texas Fire Inspector in compliance with Texas Commission on Fire Protection Standards of Education (TCFPSE) within six (6) months of appointment.

Must be certified by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Fire Inspector I within twelve (12) months of appointment and as an ICC Fire Inspector II within eighteen (18) months of appointment. General Purpose Under general supervision, supervise and coordinate inspection activities related to the enforcement of the fire code and designated municipal codes, laws, and ordinances to ensure life safety throughout the city. Typical Duties Supervise staff and perform fire prevention inspection duties.

Involves: Inspecting interiors and exteriors of commercial, industrial, and other buildings to detect fire hazards, efficiency of fire protective equipment, and adequacy of fire escapes and exits. Inform and discuss the conditions of building storage and equipment with the owner or manager, and make recommendations regarding unsafe conditions. Issue summons for uncorrected fire hazards from previous inspections and for code violations.

Inspect gasoline distributors, delivery trucks, and issue permits in compliance with fire safety regulations. Conduct fire prevention programs at public buildings and commercial businesses for employees and school fire drills. Issue red tags, stop work orders, correction notices, or citations as required when construction does not meet technical or municipal codes, ordinances, or plans.

Involves: Refer citations not signed by defendants to the police department for service. Confer with contractors and issue verbal and written corrections as needed. Investigate work, as required, and ensure licensed contractors are performing the construction/installation of fire protection systems with a city-issued permit and in compliance with all regulations.

Sign permits if all construction is in compliance. Maintain applicable database, records, and files. Research prior inspections for approval/disapproval.

Attend training and meetings. Oversee and schedule the unit's workload. Involves: Ensuring on-site inspections of new and remodeled sites and structures.

Reviewing plans and specifications, materials, layouts, and equipment. Ensuring the correct interpretation of code requirements is issued to project superintendents, contractors, architects, engineers, homeowners, and the public. Oversight of uniform conformance to fire and applicable building codes, standards, and regulations, proper investigation and response to complaints regarding illegal construction, safety, or hazardous conditions.

Testify in court and before City boards and Commissions, as required. Supervise and assist assigned personnel. Involves: Schedule, assign, guide, and check work.

Prioritize and coordinate unit activities. Appraises employee performance. Provide staff training and development.

Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants and recommend hiring or other employee status changes.

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Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

A resume and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See resume" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history.

We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your resume will eliminate you from consideration for the position.