Inspection Supervisor - Building

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Inspection Supervisor - Building coordinates and supervises building inspection activities and performs highly skilled, technical inspection work to determine compliance with building codes and related ordinances.

Requirements

• Five years of performing building inspections, plan reviews, or closely related engineering and construction experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• Possession of International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector (B1) and Commercial Building Inspector (B2) certifications, or have the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Related post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• College coursework in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Planning, or a closely related field
• Residential and commercial building inspection-related experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Multiple ICC certifications for residential or commercial inspections or plans examiner

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, oversee, and coordinate the activities of building inspectors to determine code compliance of permitted construction
• Assign scheduled inspections to inspectors daily based on coverage, inspector experience, and level of project complexity
• Supervise building inspections staff to ensure compliance with established policies, processes, and guidelines
• Coordinate with the Inspection Manager, Building Official, Plan Reviewers, and other staff as appropriate to interpret and implement code requirements, and detect deficiencies or deviations from approved plans
• Explain code interpretations and requirements to contractors, owners, and developers, address compliance problems, and resolve conflicts between customers and staff to ensure a positive outcome in a professional manner
• Investigate complaints regarding unauthorized or unsafe building use or construction, and issue stop-work orders as necessary
• Coordinate with the Inspection Manager on production of performance evaluations and development plans for inspection staff, establish employee performance plans, and evaluate the work of inspection staff
• Inspect construction work to determine compliance with building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes and conformance to approved drawings and specifications
• Monitor the safe operation of County vehicles to ensure safe practices and traffic laws are being met by employees; monitor/manage employee work hours and time entries into the County payroll system
• Perform other job duties/tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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