Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Inspector - Development Services

## Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Inspector - Development Services Apply locations:
Tucson, AZtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 1, 2026 (21 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR103911#
** Job Description Summary
** Department - Development Services#
** Job Description
**** Job Type: Classified
**** Job Classification: 5586 - Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Inspector
**** Salary Grade: 11
**** Pay Range
**** Hiring Range: $27.19 - $32.63 Per Hour
**** Pay Range: $27.19 - $38.06 Per Hour
**** Range Explanation:
*** 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.
* Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Inspector conducts and documents field inspections in urban and rural areas, issues citations, presides at public and court hearings, and performs follow-up field investigations to ensure compliance with County building and zoning codes, laws, ordinances and statutes. It is distinguished from all other inspector classifications by its specialization in zoning and building code enforcement.
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* Essential Functions:

** As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
* Inspects sites for compliance with zoning and building codes and document findings;
* Issues citations, stop orders, and initiates enforcement actions for code violations;
* Investigates zoning/building code violations, including interviewing responsible parties and gathering evidence;
* Performs field inspections, takes photographs, makes sketches, and documents conditions of sites;
* Prepares reports on inspection results and notifies responsible parties of necessary actions for compliance;
* Inspects businesses and properties upon request from various agencies for code compliance;
* Reviews deeds, legal descriptions, and verifies property information using software like GIS and AutoCAD;
* Posts public hearing notices and performs field checks to ensure compliance with rezoning and development conditions;
* Conducts research on complaints using various software tools, including permitting systems and databases;
* Maintains records of inspections and submits reports on investigation findings;
* Manages case files from initial contact through resolution, including documentation and updates;
* Provides information to the public regarding zoning/building code violations and case status;
* Collaborates with the County Attorney’s Office and other agencies on resolving code issues;
* Represents the agency at hearings, assists attorneys in case preparation, and testifies in court;
* Works with other departments and divisions to resolve zoning/building code violations and facilitate coordination.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

**** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, political science, hydrology, geology, business administration or a related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment.****(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted. Examples of relevant experience may include experience in the enforcement of laws, rules, regulations or codes, such as law enforcement officer or investigator, insurance adjuster, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.)
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**** One year of experience with Pima County as a Zoning Inspector, Field Zoning Inspector, Codes Enforcement Specialist, Building Inspector I OR two years with Pima County as a Planner or Code Enforcement Technician.
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