Building & Safety Code Inspector

CITY OF KINGMAN

BUILDING AND SAFETY INSPECTOR

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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We are seeking a Building and Safety Inspector who will perform technical building inspection and plan review for residential, commercial, industrial, and multi-family construction, ensuring compliance with adopted building codes, ordinances, approved plans, and applicable laws and regulations. They will conduct field inspections, review construction documents, identify construction and plan deficiencies, issue correction notices, and provide technical assistance regarding code, inspection, plan review, and permitting requirements.

About You:

If you are a meticulous, detail-oriented construction and code compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced municipal environment, this position may be for you. You take pride in maintaining public safety and regulatory trust, whether you are performing on-site structural inspections, reviewing detailed architectural and engineering plans, or explaining complex building codes to contractors. With excellent communication skills and a commitment to consistency, you excel at balancing technical code enforcement with top-tier customer service for property owners, developers, contractors, and city leadership.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection, plans examination, building construction, or a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Certifications

• International Code Council (ICC) certification applicable to building inspection or plans examination is preferred at the time of appointment.
• Must obtain and maintain ICC certification(s) applicable to assigned inspection and/or plans examination duties within twelve (12) months of appointment, as determined by the Building Official.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Arizona Driver License or ability to obtain one within a timeframe established by the City.
• Must maintain certifications required for assigned duties and complete continuing education and professional development necessary to maintain competency in building inspection, plans examination, and code administration.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of assigned field inspections, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Must be available to work assigned schedules and, when operationally necessary, overtime, weekends, holidays, emergency assignments, or call-back periods.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:International Codes adopted by the City and applicable building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, accessibility, zoning, and construction-related codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations. Principles, practices, methods, materials, and terminology associated with building construction, inspection, plans examination, permitting, and code compliance. Construction methods, materials, systems, and stages of construction necessary to identify code violations, deficiencies, substandard materials, and improper workmanship. Construction drawings, specifications, calculations, technical reports, manufacturer installation requirements, and related construction documents.

Practices and procedures for reviewing, evaluating, documenting, and processing plans, permits, inspections, and related records. Mathematical principles and calculations commonly used in building inspection and plans examination. Computer applications, permitting and inspection systems, electronic records systems, and related technology.

Skill and Ability :Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, calculations, technical documents, codes, and regulations. Conduct inspections and plan reviews; identify code violations and construction deficiencies; and determine appropriate corrective action within established authority. Compare construction in progress with approved construction documents and applicable code requirements. Research, analyze, interpret, and consistently apply technical code and construction requirements. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate inspection reports, correction notices, plan review comments, correspondence, and records.

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