Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Inspector - Development Services

Job Description Summary

Department - Development Services
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.

• Inspects sites for compliance with zoning and building codes and documents 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.

• 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.)
• OR:
  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.

• Experience with/knowledge of environmental, public health, animal control, and/or building/zoning code inspections.
• Experience with/knowledge of reading and enforcing governmental regulations.
• Experience interacting directly with the public and resolving citizen complaints.
• Experience with/knowledge of legal documents and descriptions, land and title documents, as well as reading plat information on maps.

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources.

Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

• Valid driver license required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license required at time of appointment.
• International Codes Council (ICC) Zoning Inspector…