Building Inspector

Join our team as a Building Inspector and play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of construction throughout the community. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of residential and commercial projects, conduct field inspections, and support high-quality development.

IMPORTANT APPLICANT INFORMATION:

*Queen Creeks Town Council approved a 3.5% range adjustment effective July 1, 2025; the pay range for this position will be adjusted following this effective date. *

This position is open on a continuous basis. The first review of applications will begin the week of July 7, 2025, with subsequent reviews conducted weekly. The posting may close at any time after the first review.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for examining the construction, alteration, or repair of commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances, safety, and zoning regulations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a fully qualified level construction inspection classification in the construction management job family where tasks and assignments are performed using a variety of procedures and techniques. This is the experienced/journey level that is fully competent in the technical/functional aspects of assigned role. Work usually involves the application of sound technical principles and best practices associated with planning, diagnosis, troubleshooting and problem solving. Incumbents perform varied assignments requiring journey level knowledge in assigned area of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Towns needs.

• Performs on-site building inspections for compliance with Town and other applicable building codes, including but not limited to, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire safety, health, and other applicable codes; prepares resulting inspection reports.
• Provides assistance to contractors, builders, designers, and architects in the development of alternative ideas to meet code and ordinance requirements.
• Promotes building codes and departmental programs and services to the community.
• Performs lot locations checks to ensure compliance with zoning and developmental ordinances.
• Maintains accurate records and report of daily inspections, including notes and writing correction notices left on-site.
• Researches and responds to technical inquiries and complaints from contractors, builders, builder owners, and other Town departments.
• Assists customers with questions related to building codes.
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions; follows Town-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring; operates and maintains Town vehicle in a safe manner and performs daily inspections; documents maintenance defects and malfunctions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Inspector, Residential Inspector, Electrical Inspector or Mechanical Inspector;
• Drivers License;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Construction means and methods;
• Job site safety, including OSHA guidelines and basic traffic control;
• Dispute resolution;
• Testing procedures in all areas of off-sites;
• Basic engineering principles;
• Customer service principles;
• Applicable computer software applications and computers;
• Construction material specification and utilization;
• Residential building inspection and code enforcement practices, principles, procedures and methods;
• Technical building codes, regulations, and guidelines;
• Federal, State, Town and County codes, ordinances, and laws;
• Customer service principles;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities.

SKILLS

• Understanding, interpreting and applying codes and ordinances;
• Apply codes to actual designs and construction conditions;
• Reading plans and interpreting building codes;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:
Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an X Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. X Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
C F O R N Continuously Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never 2/3 or more time 1/3 to 2/3 of time Up to 1/3 time < 1 hour per week Never occurs Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.
Physical Demand Brief Description C F O R N Standing Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties X Sitting Desk work X Walking To other departments/offices/office equipment X Lifting Supplies, files X Carrying Supplies, files X Pushing/Pulling File draws, tables and chairs X Reaching For supplies, for files X Handling Paperwork X Fine Dexterity Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment X Kneeling Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground X Crouching Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground X Crawling Under equipment X Bending Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground X Twisting From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles X Climbing Stairs, step stool X Balancing On step stool X Vision Reading, computer screen, driving X Hearing Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment X Talking Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone X Foot Controls Driving X Other (Specify)

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:
Standard office equipment; vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
D W M S N Daily Several Times Per Week Several Times Per Month Seasonally Never Health & Safety Factors D W M S N Health & Safety Factors D W M S N Mechanical Hazards X Respiratory Hazards X Chemical Hazards X Extreme Temperatures X Electrical Hazards X Noise and Vibration X Fire Hazards X Wetness/Humidity X Explosives X Physical Hazards X Communicable Diseases X Physical Danger or Abuse X Other (Specify Below

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
None

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
C F O R N Continuously Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never 2/3 or more time 1/3 to 2/3 of time Up to 1/3 time < 1 hour per week Never occurs Description of Non-Physical Demands C F O R N Time Pressure X Emergency Situation X Frequent Change of Tasks X Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime X Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously X Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team X Tedious or Exacting Work X Noisy/Distracting Environment X Other (Specify Below)

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
Office Environment Warehouse Shop Recreation/Neighborhood Center Vehicle Outdoors X Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field/Outdoors Other (Specify Below)