Inspector - Building
The Inspector - Building provides highly skilled, technical inspection work to secure compliance with building codes and related ordinances. In this role, you will inspect buildings and appurtenances during the course of construction for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and / or zoning codes.
Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment.
Proud to offer :
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
We require :
Two years of experience in building inspection, construction trades, or plan reviewHigh school diploma or GEDMust possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hireWe also value :
Degree in Architecture, Building Safety Technology, Construction Practices, or related fieldsMultiple ICC certifications for residential or commercial inspections or plans examinerJob contributions include :
Inspect residential dwellings, industrial and commercial buildings, swimming pools, and appurtenances in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, and fire codesExplain to contractors, owners, and developers the codes' interpretation or requirements that have been missedCommunicate to the general public and businesses, imparting the methods for correction of observed deficiencies or deviations from approved plans to determine and ensure complianceWrite field inspection reports and notices in a clear, concise, and accurate mannerInvestigate complaints regarding unauthorized or unsafe building use or constructionInspect mobile homes for installation, blocking, tie downs, skirting, utility hookups, and setbacksConduct final inspection prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and inspections related to temporary occupancyAccess data or information using a personal computer in order to input inspection dataUse graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or building plans and technical data / drawings to verify that construction complies with approved documents, including all related zoning case filesInvestigate fire damage to existing structures and mobile homesWorking conditions include :
This position requires the employee to be in the office / field or customer-facing for all hours workedExerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantlyIncumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness / humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibrationIncumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travelRequires some work at field locations with exposure to dust, construction and operational noise, strong odors, and uneven terrain. Field work may occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heat. The maximum weight required to lift, push, pull, or carry is 50 pounds. Some inspections may require working at multiple stories above grade. Traveling from inspection to inspection in rural areas can require sitting for long periods of timeSelection procedure :
Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Job ID : JR19721