Building Inspector Supervisor - Tohono O'odham Nation

The position is located in Sells, AZ.

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, supervises and coordinates the operations of building inspections to ensure quality and compliance with the International Code Council (ICC) and other related codes, ordinances and regulations adopted by the Tohono O'odham Nation. Develops and sets procedures within established polices to ensure quality service delivery.

The work is normally reviewed upon completion to ensure compliance with general organization/department goals, policies and procedures. Major work activities are covered by procedures or guidelines permitting flexibility in selecting methods to utilize and procedures to follow, determination of work priorities, and the planning and coordination of projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Improves staff effectiveness by coaching, counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employees; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner.
• Oversees, supervises, coordinates, and determines priorities of work load, monitoring levels of resources, establishing time lines, assigning work, monitoring progress, recommending changes and suggestions, writing, reviewing and editing reports prepared by staff, and approving completed projects and reports.
• Ensures compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the program.
• Conducts quality audits and writes reports, as needed.
• Provides administrative and other support essentials to the completion of program objectives.
• Organizes schedules and conducts various departmental meetings.
• Participates in the development of program budgets.
• Contributes to the needs of the community by implementing and causing others to implement the department's values and strategies by leading through example, competency, and accountabilities.
• Reviews case activity to ensure information is complete and that cases are updated on a regular basis.
• Handles specific aspects of difficult cases.
• Monitors and analyzes collection of data and accounts using computer generated reports.
• Provides customer service by responding to information requests, conducting research, providing solutions to problems, and correcting errors.
• Participates in contractor's meetings and coordinates Building Codes & Standards meetings for the Tohono O'odham Nation.
• Investigates complaints regarding unauthorized or unsafe building use or construction; determines appropriate action to ensure compliance.
• Accesses data and information in order to research building permits and inspection records.
• Utilizes and analyzes instructions such as blue prints, schematic drawings, layouts, or building plans and technical data/drawings in order to verify that construction complies with approved document.
• Maintains all appropriate documentation related to inspections, recommendations, and corrective action; generates reports as required.
• Maintains professional knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, methods and equipment pertaining to building and related subjects (wells, zoning, etc.).
• Knowledge of mathematical principles required to perform related technical calculations.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational reports.
• Skill in supervising and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Skill in making final inspections prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.
• Ability to inspect residential dwellings, public facilities, commercial buildings, swimming pools, and appurtenances in the process of new construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with appropriate electrical, mechanical, uniform fire, and other applicable codes and/or ordinances.
• Ability to investigate complaints regarding unauthorized or unsafe building use or construction, determine appropriate action, and follow through for compliance.
• Ability to compare and/or monitor data on charts/graphs for selecting building material sizes.
• Ability to inspect and analyze building conditions, construction and code violations, in order to make recommendations in a written report to management regarding status and findings of investigation and requirements to resolve problems.
• Ability to acquire pertinent information from a variety of individuals, in conflict situations.
• Ability to correctly evaluate information and initiate action in accordance with established standards and within established time frames.
• Ability to apply training and supervisory techniques.
• Ability to analyze information, draw logical conclusions and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to travel throughout the internal boundaries of the Nation.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Business Administration, Management or closely related field; and two years' work experience in the supervision or management of a program or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
• One year of supervisory experience.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• Must possess a current International Code Council Building or Residential Inspector certification.
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.