Assistant Director – Development & Regulatory Services

City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Director - Development & Regulatory Services to improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Community Development division. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

Assistant Director - Development & Regulatory Services earns a competitive salary of $ to $ based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas.

A successful candidate will have close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Inspections, Code Enforcement, and Health Services divisions within the Community Development Department. This position functions as the City's Building Official, providing professional expertise on the interpretation, adoption, and enforcement of building, health, and life safety codes. The Assistant Director ensures development in the City of Pearland complies with adopted codes, promotes public health and safety, and supports high-quality, sustainable growth, maintenance, and redevelopment of existing properties.

The role requires strong technical and administrative leadership, including management of the City's third-party inspection services contract, ensuring accountability, quality control, and responsiveness to departmental needs. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with other departments to streamline the development process and deliver consistent, customer-focused service from project initiation to completion.

• Provides daily leadership and direction to the Inspections, Code Enforcement, and Health Services divisions.
• Serves as the City's Building Official, overseeing the consistent interpretation, application, and enforcement of adopted construction, life safety, and health codes.
• Oversees the City's third-party inspection services contract, including contractor performance management, workload coordination, compliance review, and budget monitoring to ensure efficiency and accountability.
• Coordinates the adoption and amendment of International Code Council (ICC) codes, collaborating with the Fire Marshal's Office, legal staff, and advisory boards to prepare ordinances and policy recommendations for City Council.
• Coordinates all functions of the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
• Prepares and presents City Council agenda items, resolutions, and staff reports related to code adoption, enforcement, fee adjustments, and development process improvements.
• Reviews and approves complex commercial and multi-family building plans for compliance with building, fire, and accessibility codes.
• Provides…