Building Inspector Job Glendale area,Arizona USA,Construction

The Role:

The Building Inspector performs building inspection work to assure compliance with the City's building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes, other city ordinances, and state and federal laws for the Building Safety Division in the Development Services Department.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a two years of college or vocational course work in building construction, drafting, engineering studies or a related field, and two years experience in building construction or building inspections.

Salary:

This position is:

FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
A Grade 318 with with an hourly salary between $30.3404- $45.5106

Benefits:

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review:

2026 - 2027 Benefits Guide (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
City of Glendale’s Benefits Page

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:

City of Glendale Regular status positions offer:

10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays
Vacation leave accrues at:
- 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25
  * days per year)
- Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years
- Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days
* per year)

* Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day

Retirement:

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period
The current contribution rate is 11.98%

Inspects industrial, commercial, and residential buildings, during various stages of construction and remodeling; makes independent decisions regarding compliance with codes and ordinances of the City, State, and Federal agencies and construction methods.

Analyzes buildings undergoing change of use or occupancy, buildings being moved or demolished, and damaged or dilapidated buildings; provides viable alternatives to bring building into compliance.

Determines extent of damage, safety factors and necessary permits required to repair damaged or dilapidated buildings.

Clarifies requirements or intent of construction codes, methods, restrictions, materials, and inspections to architects, engineers, contractors, and homeowners.

Analyzes plumbing installations for potential or actual cross connections that would contaminate potable and non-potable water.

Conducts mobile home and sign inspections to assure compliance with codes, city ordinances and state regulations.

Inspects energized electrical service panels and related components.

Reviews plans submitted by engineers, architects, designers, contractors, builders, and homeowners to assure compliance with City codes and ordinances; checks plans at job site for compliance.

Negotiates alternative solutions at the job site to gain code compliance.

Prepares reports and maintains files of inspections and issued permits and citations.

Coordinates and schedules inspection requests regarding permits.

Conducts and attends training sessions on construction codes.

Reviews special inspection reports submitted by engineers, and architects.

Researches and reviews new material and methods used in building construction.

Provides quality customer service.

Operates city vehicles.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Two years of college or vocational course work in building construction, drafting, engineering studies or a related field, and two years experience in building construction or building inspections.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:

Construction principles, and techniques applicable to building plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes and city ordinances applicable to residential and small commercial construction
Building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical materials and methods of construction
Building codes, construction methods and materials used in all phases of construction
Legal requirements related to Building Code Enforcement

Ability to:

Exercise independent judgement and make on-site…