Building Inspector

City of Glendale, AZ; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Glendale is seeking a Building Inspector to ensure compliance with city codes and state laws during construction and remodeling projects. You will inspect various building systems, review plans, and enforce safety standards, coordinating with architects, engineers, and homeowners.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of college or vocational training in building construction or related fields and two years of inspection experience, plus an Arizona driver's license and ICC

Qualifications

• Two years of college or vocational coursework in building construction or related field.
• Two years of experience in building construction or inspections.
• ICC Certification as Building Inspector within six months of employment.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect industrial, commercial, and residential buildings to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal codes.
• Review plans submitted by engineers, architects, designers, contractors, and homeowners for code compliance.
• Determine extent of damage and permits required for repairs and changes.
• Explain construction codes, methods, and requirements to stakeholders on site.
• Coordinate inspection requests and prepare inspection reports and citations.

Skills

Independent judgement

Effective communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

On-site decisions

Education

Two years college/vocational coursework

Job description

The Role:

The Building Inspector performs building inspection work to assure compliance with the City's building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes, other city ordinances, and state and federal laws for the Building Safety Division in the Development Services Department.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a two years of college or vocational course work in building construction, drafting, engineering studies or a related field, and two years experience in building construction or building inspections.

Salary:

This position is:

• FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
• A Grade 318 with with an hourly salary between $30.3404- $45.5106

Benefits:

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review:

• 2026 - 2027 Benefits Guide (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
• City of Glendale’s Benefits Page

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:

City of Glendale Regular status positions offer:

• 10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays
• Vacation leave accrues at:
  • 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year)
  • Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years
  • Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period 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).

• Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period
• The current contribution rate is 11.98%

1. Inspects industrial, commercial, and residential buildings, during various stages of construction and remodeling; makes independent decisions regarding compliance with codes and ordinances of the City, State, and Federal agencies and construction methods.
2. Analyzes buildings undergoing change of use or occupancy, buildings being moved or demolished, and damaged or dilapidated buildings; provides viable alternatives to bring building into compliance.
3. Determines extent of damage, safety factors and necessary permits required to repair damaged or dilapidated buildings.
4. Clarifies requirements or intent of construction codes, methods, restrictions, materials, and inspections to architects, engineers, contractors, and homeowners.
5. Analyzes plumbing installations for potential or actual cross connections that would contaminate potable and non-potable water.
6. Conducts mobile home and sign inspections to assure compliance with codes, city ordinances and state regulations.
7. Inspects energized electrical service panels and related components.
8. Reviews plans submitted by engineers, architects, designers, contractors, builders, and homeowners to assure compliance with City codes and ordinances; checks plans at job site for compliance.
9. Negotiates alternative solutions at the job site to gain code compliance.
10. Prepares reports and maintains files of inspections and issued permits and citations.
11. Coordinates and schedules inspection requests regarding permits.
12. Conducts and attends training sessions on construction codes.
13. Reviews special inspection reports submitted by engineers, and architects.
14. Researches and reviews new material and methods used in building construction.
15. Provides quality customer service.
16. Operates city vehicles.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Two years of college or vocational course work in building construction, drafting, engineering studies or a related field, and two years experience in building construction or building inspections.

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:

• Construction principles, and techniques applicable to building plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes and city ordinances applicable to residential and small commercial construction
• Building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical materials and methods of construction
• Building codes, construction methods and materials used in all phases of construction
• Legal requirements related to Building Code Enforcement

Ability to:

• Exercise independent judgement and make on-site technical decisions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, contractors, homeowners, architects, engineers, developers and the public
• Interpret and explain technical building codes, ordinances, plans, diagrams and specifications
• Prepare and maintain complete and accurate records and reports
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Recognize and diffuse potentially hostile situations
• Negotiate effectively and obtain regulatory compliance
• Operate city vehicles

Special Requirements

• A valid Arizona driver's license.
• ICC Certification as a Building Inspector within six (6) month of employment.
• 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

To view the success factor definitions pleaseclick here. (If needed, click here to download PDF reader). 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. Work requires climbing, bending, stooping and lifting of up to 25 pounds. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles. Includes the exposure to energized electrical services, hazardous materials, open trenches and open heights while performing inspections