Inspections Supervisor

Job Description

Overview

The Inspections Supervisor leads and supports field inspection staff by coordinating assignments, providing technical training, and ensuring consistent adherence to codes, policies, and procedures. This role ensures inspection quality through daily oversight, audits, and site evaluations, while also assisting with complex inspections and resolving escalated issues. The Supervisor collaborates with stakeholders and the Deputy Building Official to implement new codes, policies, and strategic initiatives that advance the department's mission

Responsibilities

• Supervises field staff, coordinates work assignments, and provides training and instruction for subordinate inspectors

• Oversees daily inspection activities by reviewing the work of Inspectors to ensure performance standards are consistently met, and inspection quality is maintained

• Conducts routine evaluations to verify compliance with departmental standard operating procedures, as well as city policies

• Performs quality control audits of completed inspections to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to regulatory requirements

• Spot checks construction at job sites for conformity with building plans

• Train and develop staff; provide technical expertise and recommendations for code processes

• Assists with more complex inspections to ensure compliance with code requirements

• May meet with architects, engineers, building owners and contractors to determine alternate methods of construction

• Investigates complaints, recommends corrective action, and resolves more complex or unusual issues

• Assist the Deputy Building Official with the adoption and implementation of new construction codes, city policies and procedures, adoption of new fees and execution of the city's and department's strategic initiatives

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt - Full-Time
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (AA/AS); or 2 year technical certificate; or Master Electrician; or Master Plumber

• Four (4) years of experience

Preferred

• Two (2) years of experience in functioning managerial, supervisory or administrative capacity is preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

• ICC Residential Building Inspector at time of hire

• ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector at time of hire

• ICC Residential Electrical Inspector at time of hire

• ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector at time of hire

• TSBPE Plumbing Inspector License within twenty-four (24) months of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: October 20, 2026