Assistant Director of Building Safety; Building Official

Description Starting Salary Range: $ - $ Starting salary will reflect qualifications, experience, demonstrated capabilities, and internal equity Job Details Description Starting Salary Range: $ - $ Starting salary will reflect qualifications, experience, demonstrated capabilities, and internal equity

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.

• Division Leadership
  - 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.
• Building Code Enforcement
  - 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.
• Safety and Code Compliance
  - 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.
• Permitting Operations
  - 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.
• Technical Advisory and Code Maintenance
  - 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.
• City Facilities and Records
  - 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.
• Additional Duties
  - 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.

• Code and Regulatory Expertise
  - 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.
• Plan Review
  - Ability to read and evaluate building plans and specifications for compliance with applicable codes, zoning requirements, and City standards.
• Leadership
  - Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a multi‑discipline inspections team; experience managing performance, supporting growth, and maintaining accountability in a technical environment.
• Customer Focus
  - 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.
• Collaboration
  - 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.
• Continuous Improvement
  - Interest in keeping the division current in codes, processes, and technology; ability to identify…