Building Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

ASRS retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

City of Glendale AZ seeks a Building Inspector to inspect industrial, commercial and residential structures, ensuring compliance with building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, and city ordinances.

The role requires inspecting during various construction stages, reviewing plans, and communicating requirements to architects, engineers, contractors, and homeowners. The position is full-time and involves on-site work and customer service.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or vocational coursework in building construction, drafting, engineering studies or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Inspects industrial, commercial, and residential buildings at various construction stages and ensures code compliance.
• Reviews plans and checks job-site conformity to City/state/federal codes.
• Prepares reports and maintains inspection records and permits.
• Coordinates inspection requests and communicates requirements to stakeholders.
• Operates city vehicles and provides customer service.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Inspection accuracy

Communication (verbal)

Communication (writing)

Independent decision making

On-site coordination

Education

Two years college or vocational coursework in building construction/related field

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.

Salary:

• FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
• A Grade 318 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.

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• City of Glendale's Benefits Page

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:

• 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%

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• 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.
• Determines extent of damage, safety factors and necessary permits required to repair damaged or dilapidated buildings.
• Clarifies requirements or intent of construction codes, methods, restrictions, materials, and inspections to architects, engineers, contractors, and homeowners.
• Analyzes plumbing installations for potential or actual cross connections that would contaminate potable and non-potable water.
• Conducts mobile home and sign inspections to assure compliance with codes, city ordinances and state regulations.
• Inspects energized electrical service panels and related components.
• 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.
• Negotiates alternative solutions at the job site to gain code compliance.
• Prepares reports and maintains files of inspections and issued permits and citations.
• Coordinates and schedules inspection requests regarding permits.
• Conducts and attends training sessions on construction codes.
• Reviews special inspection reports submitted by engineers, and architects.
• Researches and reviews new material and methods used in building construction.
• Provides quality customer service.
• Operates city vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors:

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:

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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

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

Benefit information is outlined here:

https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/Benefits