Code Inspector I/II - Tempe Arizona

CODE INSPECTOR I/II

(Two Positions)

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.  

First review of applications will occur on October 10, 2024

Hourly Salary Range:

Code Inspector I: $27.99 - $37.23

Code Inspector II: $30.90 - $41.10

This position is part of a flexible classification.  Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $56/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:     

Community Development / Code Compliance

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Number: 

RC#902175

DESCRIPTION

The Code Inspector performs a variety of technical and field duties in the enforcement and support of design aesthetics, construction review, and neighborhood enhancement, nuisance, rental housing, sign, and/or zoning ordinances.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Respond to complaints from the public, orally and in writing.  Investigate possible violations of city nuisance, zoning and/or sign codes; identify violations, properties and signs not in compliance and follow-up with warnings, notices and citations to ensure compliance with city codes.  Work with citizens, property and business owners to correct violations.
• Carry out preventive enforcement and conduct field inspections; patrol assigned areas of the City to locate and observe violations of city codes including signs, zoning, nuisance, environment, swimming pool, neighborhood enhancement and health and safety ordinance violations.
• Provide field inspection information for plan check of working drawings; photograph sites before, during and after construction, renovation, and remodeling.
• Ensure compliance of landscape, lighting, mechanical screening, fence details, irrigation systems, and other related systems for department approval; inspect and photograph development sites to provide process information; provide design aesthetics and construction information and recommendations.
• Inspect and approve landscape and building plans for City ordinance compliance prior to issuing occupancy permits.
• Inspect and review construction plans and permits applications for conformance with City sign codes; issue sign permits and follow up to ensure compliance with permit approval.
• Assist in designing and reviewing landscape plans for conformance to applicable zoning ordinances, supervise and coordinate landscape installations; provide technical information and recommendations concerning design aesthetics, construction, lighting and landscape.  Assist with special studies on public facilities, area plans and design review functions.
• Research case histories, approval documents, approved blueprints, property ownership records, sales tax licenses, aerial photos, microfilm records, utility records and other related documents as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Code Inspector I:

Requires one (1) year of public contact experience in such organizational environments as technical inspection, planning, architecture, landscape design, building permits, engineering, law enforcement, investigative or other directly related to the core functions of this position.

Code Inspector II:

Requires two (2) years of experience in technical inspection, planning, architecture, landscape design, building permits, engineering, law enforcement, investigative or a directly related to the core functions of this position.  One (1) year of experience must be equivalent to a Code Inspector I+.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year).  The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Both levels:

Requires high school diploma, GED or equivalency supplemented by courses in planning, engineering, law enforcement, inspection/investigation, drafting, graphic design, communications, landscape design or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Both levels:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: 

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of job descriptions for the City of Tempe go to:  

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.  Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.