Building Inspector I

City of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

2d • $24 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Inspector I position in the City of Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department assists with building inspections for construction, manufactured buildings, plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment, and systems. The role helps ensure work conforms to adopted building codes, plans, regulations, and other standards. It also assists with plan review and prepares inspection reports in an online permitting system. The position participates in the Building Inspection Trainee Program and works under the supervision of the Building Inspection Supervisor. It does not supervise other employees.

The role requires frequent driving to inspection sites and frequent outdoor exposure while performing field inspections. Applicants must provide a chronological resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages with their application. The City does not provide visa sponsorship or relocation expenses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience is required.
• A valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D driver license is required.
• At least two years of licensed driving is required.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Submit a chronological resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages by the application deadline.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain International Code Council (ICC) Inspection Certification within one year of hire.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff with video and on-site inspections of new construction, manufactured buildings, plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment, and systems.
• Identify and document non-compliance issues and verify corrections through re-inspection.
• Enter inspection data accurately into the permitting system, follow up with permit holders by email as needed, and add required department notes to the system.
• Read and interpret blueprints and other construction documents for inspection purposes.
• Collect information about customer concerns respectfully and with integrity; assist with researching permit issues, respond to customer calls and emails, and schedule inspections.
• Seek supervisor guidance as needed.
• Monitor assigned City vehicle maintenance and ensure proper personal protective equipment is maintained.
• Follow safety protocols in the office and in the field.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending account coverage.
• Pension plan and optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• 38 paid days off in the first year for new hires, with time off increasing in subsequent years.
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment.
• Off- and on-the-job training.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED