Inspector - Building

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $27 - $44

About The Position

The Inspector - Building provides highly skilled technical inspection services to ensure compliance with building codes and related ordinances. This position inspects buildings and appurtenances during construction to ensure compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and/or zoning codes. About Us Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in building inspection, construction trades, or plan review
• 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 one International Code Council (ICC) certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Architecture, Building Safety Technology, Construction Practices, or related fields
• Multiple ICC certifications for residential or commercial inspections or plans examiner experience

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential dwellings, industrial and commercial buildings, swimming pools, and appurtenances in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, and fire codes
• Explain to contractors, owners, and developers the code interpretation or requirements that have been missed
• Communicate to the public and businesses, imparting the methods for correction of observed deficiencies or deviations from approved plans to determine and ensure compliance
• Write field inspection reports and notices in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
• Investigate complaints regarding unauthorized or unsafe building use or construction
• Inspect mobile homes for installation, blocking, tie downs, skirting, utility hookups, and setbacks
• Conduct final inspection prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and inspections related to temporary occupancy
• Access data or information using a personal computer in order to input inspection data
• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or building plans and technical data/drawings to verify that construction complies with approved documents, including all related zoning case files
• Investigate fire damage to existing structures and mobile homes

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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 a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees