DEPUTY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXE LEV) - CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS & ENFORCEMENT

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JOB CLASSIFICATION: DEPUTY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXE LEV) - CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS & ENFORCEMENT           
DIVISION: HOUSTON PERMITTING CENTER - CONSTRUCTION & CODE COMPLIANCE
REPORTING LOCATION: 1002 WASHINGTON AVENUE, HOUSTON, TX 77002                 
WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM*
*Subject to change

ABOUT HOUSTON PUBLIC WORKS
Houston Public Works (HPW) plays a vital role in ensuring a thriving and sustainable future for our city. We oversee the planning, operation, maintenance, construction management, and technical engineering of the City's public infrastructure, including our roadways, bridges, drainage systems, and parks. With a dedicated workforce of approximately 3,900 employees, we are constantly striving for excellence in delivering essential services to our community. 

Houston Permitting Center’s Building Code Enforcement Branch administers & enforces over 400 permit types for the City of Houston and its jurisdictions, annually reviews over 65,000 commercial and residential plans, and performs over 800,000 inspections annually related to permitting & regulatory operations. 

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Assistant Director to lead key enforcement teams within Building Code Enforcement. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with building codes, ordinances, and regulations while promoting public safety and integrity in Houston’s built environment.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the direction of the Building Official, the Deputy Assistant Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Occupancy & Habitability Inspections, Sign Administration, and Right-of-Way Inspections operations. This position is responsible for managing multiple technical divisions, ensuring compliance with building codes and ordinances, and driving efficiency in permitting and inspection processes. The role requires collaboration with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to maintain safety and integrity in Houston’s built environment. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Coordinate the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the operating budget and group expenditures.
• Represent the department with other governmental agencies, staff of elected officials, private sector firms, the general public, and in public hearings and meetings related to the Occupancy & Habitability Inspections, Sign Administration, and Right-of-Way Inspections groups.
• Develop and interpret codes, ordinances, and specifications related to Occupancy & Habitability Inspections, Sign Administration, and Right-of-Way Inspections operations.
• Manage, train, develop, counsel, and evaluate staff performance. 
• May assume the duties of the Building Official during periods of absence.

The selected candidate will lead teams, set priorities, and drive key objectives that align with the Department's mission. The position also requires fostering cross-departmental collaboration to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in enforcement efforts.
 
Key Priorities include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership & Team Development – Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to managers and technical teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Code Compliance & Enforcement – Ensure consistent interpretation and application of building codes, ordinances, and regulations to protect public safety and maintain the integrity of Houston’s built environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Represent the department in meetings and hearings, and communicate effectively with property owners, developers, city officials, and the public to ensure transparency and trust in enforcement procedures.
• Operational Efficiency – Oversee operational performance by reviewing and assessing KPIs and metrics to enhance processes related to permit issuance, compliance inspections, and investigations to improve service delivery.
• Integrity & Professionalism – Uphold the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability in all decision making processes.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about standing, walking, etc.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level