Commercial Combination Inspector (Building Code Examiner) - Planning & Development

About This Position

The Planning & Development Department guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring the safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents as well as elected officials provide oversight as the city grows and needs to arise. The process is governed through the development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

The Planning & Development Department guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring the safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents as well as elected officials provide oversight as the city grows and needs to arise. The process is governed through the development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

The Planning & Development Department currently has a vacancy for a Commercial Combination Inspector in the Inspections Division. This Commercial Combination Inspector position primarily works in the Field as a Plan reviewer and Building Inspector. The position is part of the City of Phoenix Commercial Permit By Inspector (PBI) Program. The Commercial Combination Inspector will perform highly specialized and complex residential and/or commercial construction plan review AND inspection work, determine the proposed construction conforms to various codes and ordinances, and interprets building plans and specs.

They will review construction drawings for approval, perform inspections for residential or commercial projects, and at a pre-construction meeting determine when construction may begin. Work is performed under the general direction of a General Inspection Field Supervisor or a Site Development Supervisor. Commercial Combination Inspector This position in Commercial meets with representatives of commercial projects to perform multi-family discipline plan review and inspections.

This assignment differs as it is a multi-discipline clarification with a broader range of duties including plan review, and inspections of multi-family, tenant improvements, fire damage repairs, and demolition. Each incumbent is responsible for reviewing and approving construction drawings and plans, and ensuring the proposed construction is compliant with the International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code (NEC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO), Ansi/A117.1 (Accessibility), and the City of Phoenix Building Code.

• Possess a strong commercial inspection and plan review background.
• Knowledge of ICC (International Code Council) construction codes.
• Knowledge of International Building code (IBC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), and International Mechanical code (IMC).
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees, departments, and the general public.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Pay Range: $35.78 to $52.87 per hour.

Hiring Range: $35.78 to $43.49 per hour.

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,  for more details:
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• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick…