Code Enforcement Inspector

City of Tucson

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Code Enforcement Inspector position at the City of Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department investigates reports of City Code violations including but limited to property maintenance, zoning, building, signage, minimum housing standard, nuisances, and related emergencies as assigned. In support of this, the Code Inspector independently conducts field inspections, performs research and investigative work, issues notices and citations, and maintains technical knowledge of applicable codes and regulations. Work is performed under the supervision of the Inspection Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

• Education: 6 months post high school.
• Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience
• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) Code Enforcement Officer International Code Council (ICC) Zoning Inspector International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector Code Enforcement League of Arizona (CELA) level I or level II
• Experience: Direct experience as a jurisdictional code enforcement officer, inspector, or trainee.
• Demonstrated experience working with International Code Council Codes and Standards, including international building (IBC), residential (IRC), plumbing (IPC), mechanical (IMC), property maintenance (IPMC), and zoning (IZC) code.

Responsibilities

• Makes professional contact with occupants or owners of properties, conducts site investigations to determine code violations and collects evidence in support of findings.
• Issues Notices of Violations regarding City Code and other applicable documents as needed.
• Obtains vendor quotes for violation abatements, schedules abatements, and conducts site visits ensuring completion before closing.
• Inspects structures that may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be requested from supervisor, including face masks or protective vests.
• Researches property ownership, violation history and other relevant information prior to conducting inspections or making contact.
• Enters accurate and timely inspection results, notes, photos, and other related documents into the case management system.
• Creates notices and citations for issuance and schedules follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
• Develops, maintains, and prepares violation evidence for court cases which includes but is not limited to inspection notes, photographs, recordings, and exhibits for scheduled court hearings.
• Represents the City of Tucson by appearing and providing relevant testimony at court hearings.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers by communicating with constituents, other departments, Mayor & Council and ward offices through email, phone, meetings, and in-person field visits.
• Responds to case inquiries and provides informational and educational resources to customers.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage
• pension plan
• optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings
• 38 paid days off in the first year of employment
• twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• paid tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment
• off- and on-the-job training
• opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

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