Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Inspector - Development Services

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Inspector conducts and documents field inspections in urban and rural areas, issues citations, presides at public and court hearings, and performs follow-up field investigations to ensure compliance with County building and zoning codes, laws, ordinances and statutes. It is distinguished from all other inspector classifications by its specialization in zoning and building code enforcement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, political science, hydrology, geology, business administration or a related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted. Examples of relevant experience may include experience in the enforcement of laws, rules, regulations or codes, such as law enforcement officer or investigator, insurance adjuster, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.) OR: One year of experience with Pima County as a Zoning Inspector, Field Zoning Inspector, Codes Enforcement Specialist, Building Inspector I OR two years with Pima County as a Planner or Code Enforcement Technician.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
• Valid driver license is at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• All positions require an International Codes Council (ICC) Zoning Inspector Certification or Coalition of Arizona County Code Enforcement Officials (CACCEO) Zoning Inspector Certification, and an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification prior to or within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with/knowledge of environmental, public health, animal control, and/or building/zoning code inspections.
• Experience with/knowledge of reading and enforcing governmental regulations.
• Experience interacting directly with the public and resolving citizen complaints.
• Experience with/knowledge of legal documents and descriptions, land and title documents, as well as reading plat information on maps.

Responsibilities

• Inspects sites for compliance with zoning and building codes and document findings
• Issues citations, stop orders, and initiates enforcement actions for code violations
• Investigates zoning/building code violations, including interviewing responsible parties and gathering evidence
• Performs field inspections, takes photographs, makes sketches, and documents conditions of sites
• Prepares reports on inspection results and notifies responsible parties of necessary actions for compliance
• Inspects businesses and properties upon request from various agencies for code compliance
• Reviews deeds, legal descriptions, and verifies property information using software like GIS and AutoCAD
• Posts public hearing notices and performs field checks to ensure compliance with rezoning and development conditions
• Conducts research on complaints using various software tools, including permitting systems and databases
• Maintains records of inspections and submits reports on investigation findings
• Manages case files from initial contact through resolution, including documentation and updates
• Provides information to the public regarding zoning/building code violations and case status
• Collaborates with the County Attorney’s Office and other agencies on resolving code issues
• Represents the agency at hearings, assists attorneys in case preparation, and testifies in court
• Works with other departments and divisions to resolve zoning/building code violations and facilitate coordination

Benefits

• Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level