Building Inspector I/II - Tempe Arizona

BUILDING INSPECTOR I/ll

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on December 5, 2024

Hourly Salary Range:

Building Inspector I: $29.06 - $38.66

Building Inspector II: $33.70 - $44.83

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. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service. 
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month 
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance 
• 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 / Building Safety        

Job Type:

Full-Time

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Job Number: 

RC#902213

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position to perform a variety of general building inspection work in securing compliance with municipal building codes, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, zoning and other related ordinances.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect industrial, commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction or remodeling and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of City, State and Federal agencies.
• Check plans for compliance with code requirements and discrepancies before and after issuance of permits.
• Inspect existing buildings for change of use or occupancy for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Inspect damaged or dilapidated buildings for safety; conduct inspection on fire damaged buildings; determine extent of damage, safety factors and necessary permits required for building; prepare and file reports.
• Inspect buildings being moved within or into the City to check for compliance with all codes; inspect building being demolished to protect adjacent property and the public.
• Inspect foundation, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements.
• Conduct field inspections of businesses with tax and liquor licenses to ensure conformance with the building codes and zoning ordinances.
• Coordinate inspection and building code investigations activities with other City departments and divisions; confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Building Inspector I: 

Requires two (2) years of journey level building construction experience.

Building Inspector II:

Requires one (1) year of experience in residential and commercial building inspections.

Education:

Both Levels:

High school diploma, GED or equivalency, supplemented by college level courses in engineering, architecture or construction.

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. 

Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Both levels:

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Building Inspector I: 

• Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, both the International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector and ICC Commercial Building Inspector certifications from a recognized code publishing organization.

Building Inspector II:

• Possession of the Residential Building Inspector and Commercial Building Inspector certification from the International Code Council (ICC) or from another recognized code publishing organization.

• Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certification and possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire or promotion an ICC Residential and a Commercial Inspection Certification listed as follow: Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, an ICC Plans Examiner Certificate, Special Inspector Certificate, Code Enforcement Certificate and Certification through the Post Tension Institute also may be considered.

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

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).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees 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.