Building Inspector

Do you want to contribute to a collaborative department that works with the community to shape our future, from neighborhoods, to employment, to commercial centers, in one of the fastest growing areas in the country? We are seeking an experienced, motivated, highly qualified, and creative professional whose strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public will help advance our department's goals of promoting economic vitality and adaptability in a fast paced and challenging environment.

The Community Development Department is comprised of six divisions: Customer Service One Stop Shop, Planning, Engineering, Building Safety, Aquifer Protection, and Code Compliance. The objective for the Community Development Department's is to guide the development of the County through effective measures of planning, design review, construction plan approval, code compliance, and environmental health to preserve and enhance the quality of life for the residents of Pinal County.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.

• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

• After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

• Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

• Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

• Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

• Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

• Comprehensive Wellness Program

• Quarterly Wellness Challenges

• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

• Vaccination Clinics

• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From

• Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

• Dental and Vision Plans

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Alternative Work Schedules

• Telehealth

• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

• Employee Assistance

• Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

• Civil Service Leave

• VanPool Options

• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

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JOB SUMMARY

Perform building inspections for the Building Safety Department (BSD), review plans and technical drawings, inspect building site and verify the building's compliance to codes, regulations, and ordinances, and respond to building and construction code inquiries from the public under general supervision.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Inspect residential and commercial buildings and structures built or altered, to assure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and enforce state and regional building and safety codes.
• Review plans and specifications to gain familiarity with the projects prior to inspection.
• Perform assigned field inspections to examine and evaluate the building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work performed and materials used and verify quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Identify, document, and communicate deficiencies and deviations from plans and refer problems, conflicts, and non-compliance issues to supervisor.
• Interpret state and County building and safety codes, issue correction notices, and meet with contractors and homeowners to discuss project issues and concerns.
• Monitor projects for compliance with code requirements and approved building plans and materials and maintain communication with builders and homeowners on residential inspection projects.
• Maintain and update inspection records, project documentation, and project files and update building permit and inspection tracking database.
• Research and study state and local building and safety codes and standards.
• Provide information to the general public in matters relating to construction and code requirements and other applicable ordinances.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations and investigate and resolve public complaints.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of journey-level general construction experience.
• One (1) year of code enforcement or inspection experience.
• International Code Council (ICC) Residential and Building Inspector certification is required within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Special Requirements:

• International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector or Building Plans Examiner (IBC)

certification is required within one (1) year of hire.

• Certification shall be kept up to date.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal, state, and regional building, housing, and technical codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal, state and regional safety precautions, rules, and regulations for construction sites.
• Knowledge of building construction principles, practices, materials, and methods.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of inspecting buildings, structures, and facilities.
• Skill in interpreting building and safety regulations and comparing them with plans, maps, and technical specifications.
• Skill in applying technical knowledge of building trades work, using sound inspection methods to determine workmanship and materials quality, and detecting deviations from building and safety codes.
• Ability to provide advice and consultation on standard construction methods and compliance requirements.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, stoop, stand, hear, speak, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Notice to Applicants:

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.

Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).