Building Inspector

Job Summary

Perform building inspections for the Building Safety Department (BSD), review plans and technical drawings, inspect building sites and verify compliance with codes, regulations, and ordinances, and respond to building and construction code inquiries from the public under general supervision.

• Inspect residential and commercial buildings and structures built or altered, to assure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and enforce state and regional building and safety codes.
• Review plans and specifications to gain familiarity with the projects prior to inspection.
• Perform assigned field inspections to examine and evaluate the building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work performed and materials used and verify quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Identify, document, and communicate deficiencies and deviations from plans and refer problems, conflicts, and non‑compliance issues to supervisor.
• Interpret state and County building and safety codes, issue correction notices, and meet with contractors and homeowners to discuss project issues and concerns.
• Monitor projects for compliance with code requirements and approved building plans and materials and maintain communication with builders and homeowners on residential inspection projects.
• Maintain and update inspection records, project documentation, and project files and update building permit and inspection tracking database.
• Research and study state and local building and safety codes and standards.
• Provide information to the general public in matters relating to construction and code requirements and other applicable ordinances.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations and investigate and resolve public complaints.
• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of journey‑level general construction experience of which one (1) year of experience must be in code enforcement or inspection.
• International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector (IRC) or Commercial Building Inspector (IBC) certification is required within one (1) year of hire.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education and work experience. No substitutions for certification requirements.

• All required certifications must be maintained to remain valid, and are a condition of continued employment.

• Knowledge of Federal, state, and regional building, housing, and technical codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and regional safety precautions, rules, and regulations for construction sites.
• Knowledge of building construction principles, practices, materials, and methods.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of inspecting buildings, structures, and facilities.
• Skill in interpreting building and safety regulations and comparing them with plans, maps, and technical specifications.
• Skill in applying technical knowledge of building trades work, using sound inspection methods to determine workmanship and materials quality, and detecting deviations from building and safety codes.
• Ability to provide advice and consultation on standard construction methods and compliance requirements.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety standards.

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. It also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, stoop, stand, hear, speak, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment,…