Building Inspector Senior ​/ Building Inspector

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• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

The City of Chandler Development Services team, consisting of 86 positions, provides sound land use planning strategies, responsible design development standards, and high quality, safety compliant infrastructure in all areas of Development Services, including planning, GIS, building safety, development engineering, telecommunications and utility franchise, City fiber, transportation engineering, and customer service and permits. The Building Inspections team is a progressive and innovative team that partners with the development community, contractors, other departments, and citizens to deliver quality services in support of the City of Chandler's Mission and Values.

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to join our team as a Building Inspector or Building Inspector Senior depending on your qualifications.

Building Inspector Senior's perform more complex field work and office work as well as inspecting larger and more complex industrial and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire, energy and accessibility and other building and construction codes.

Building Inspector's perform field and office work along with inspections of residential and commercial construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable building and construction codes. Work is performed under close supervision while developing knowledge of inspection practices, codes, and regulations.

• A High School Diploma or GED and additional technical training; and
• 3 years of experience in building inspection; or
• 3 years of construction work in one of the four major trades:
  Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical or Building Construction or a related field; and a minimum of 1 year of building inspection experience; and
• 2 ICC Inspector Certifications upon hire or promotion; and
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• High School Diploma or GED and some coursework or technical training in construction, building inspection, or a related field; and
• 2 years of construction-related experience including 1 year of building inspection experience; and
• At least 1 ICC certification within 6 months of hire or promotion; and
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Additional ICC (International Code Council) certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

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