Code Compliance Inspector

About Us: The City of Glendale's Code Compliance Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with all city codes and ordinances. These codes generally pertain to vacant land and existing structures, as well as regulations that apply to building, fire, general nuisance, health and safety, property maintenance, rental property and zoning.

The Role: The Code Compliance Inspector p erforms a variety of routine and technical fieldwork activities to ensure compliance with city codes and ordinances.
Salary: This position is:

• FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
• A Grade 316 with an annual salary between $57,241.08 and $85,861.88.
  

Benefits: The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY25 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendales Benefits page for more information.
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:
Regular status positions offer:

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays throughout the c alendar year.
• Vacation leave accrues at:
  • 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year)
  • Increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years
  • Then caps out at 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year).

* Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.
Retirement:
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

• The current contribution rate is 12.27%.
• Contributions are mandatory, and are collected each pay period.

Why Choose Glendale:

The City of Glendale is the West Valleys entertainment nexus; whether its attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

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1. Travels/drives to perform field inspections and to ensure compliance with various city codes and zoning ordinances.
2. Performs field inspections in response to complaints and proactively inspects an assigned geographic area to ensure compliance with various city codes and zoning ordinances.
3. Prepares and issues compliance orders for the discontinuance, removal or alteration of conditions that violate city codes or ordinances; performs follow-up inspections to ensure that corrective action has been taken.
4. Maintains effective communication with citizens and property owners in order to explain violations, code requirements and options to resolve code violations.
5. Maintains accurate, comprehensive records and documentation related to work assignments and ensures all information is kept up to date.
6. Works cooperatively with other City departments and agencies; coordinates inspections when necessary to ensure compliance.
7. Works resourcefully with citizens and property owners in order to achieve a high level of voluntary compliance.
8. Mediates disputes and negotiates solutions to resolve non-compliance problems.
9. Coordinates projects with community and/or City services in situations of hardship or other extenuating circumstances to achieve compliance.
10. Attends meetings and other public functions to inform the public on code compliance services.
11. Operates city vehicles.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Two (2) years experience in public contact work involving problem resolution preferably in a technical area such as zoning or code enforcement. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of code interpretation, application and enforceability
• Routine legal procedures related to compliance of codes and ordinances
• General research practices and techniques
• Basic principles and procedures of report writing and record maintenance
• Basic principles, practices and techniques of building and safety inspection techniques

Ability to:

• Learn and apply city codes, ordinances, policies and procedures
• Use a personal computer and applicable software
• Respond to inquiries and complaints in a fair, tactful and professional manner
• Analyze complex situations and problems; and use sound judgment in making decisions
• Learn the geography of the City
• Understand legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Operate city vehicles

Special Requirements

• Valid Arizona driver's license.
• Will be required to work weekends.
• May be required to work other than normal business hours.
• This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing.

Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational

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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Extensive field inspections with frequent public contact often involving complex and difficult situations. Enters potentially unsafe and unsecured structures; may be exposed to other hazardous conditions. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles.