Building Inspector Senior

Maricopa - the Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Building Inspector Senior responsible for ensuring compliance with various codes in residential and commercial inspections. This role involves training new inspectors and overseeing significant construction projects. Join a dynamic department committed to the growth and safety of our communities with competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Paid vacation and sick time

Child care benefits

Extensive wellness program

Qualifications

• Five years experience as a building inspector or plans examiner required.
• Possession of International Building Code and International Residential Code certifications.
• Must obtain one additional specialty certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial buildings for compliance with codes.
• Provide training to new inspectors and oversee large-scale projects.
• Write field inspection reports and issue Stop Work Orders when necessary.

Skills

Inspection

Compliance

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Building Inspector Senior

Apply locations 301 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003 time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 1, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id JR18339

Posting Date

06/23/25

Application Deadline

06/30/25

Pay Range

$31.75 - $46.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Planning and Development

About the Position

The Building Inspector Senior is responsible for inspecting residential dwellings, industrial and commercial buildings, and swimming pools in construction. This position assures compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and/or zoning codes.

This position also provides training to new inspectors, oversees large-scale commercial projects, and conducts onsite plan review for the Permit by Inspector program.

About Us

Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment. If you're interested in being a change-maker and behind-the-scenes expert in the growth of Maricopa County, we have the job for you!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Five years of experience as a building inspector or plans examiner

• High school diploma or GED

• Post-secondary education and/or journeyman-level experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or fire protection trades may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis

• Possession of International Building Code and International Residential Code certifications

• Must obtain one additional specialty certification in Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, or Accessibility disciplines within one year of hire

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Degree in Architecture, Building Safety Technology, Construction Practices, or a related field

• Experience performing inspections of commercial projects such as schools, high-rise buildings, hospitals, jails, shopping centers, hotels, churches, tenant improvements, and single/multi-family residential projects

• Supervisory experience at a municipality or in construction trades

• ICC/ICBO commercial/residential combination certifications and Plans Examiner certifications

Job Contributions

• Inspect residential dwellings, industrial/commercial buildings, swimming pools, and appurtenances in the process of construction, alterations, or repairs for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, and fire codes

• Provide training to building inspection staff

• Write field inspection reports and notices in a clear, concise, and accurate manner

• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or building plans, and technical data/drawings to verify that construction complies with approved documents, including all related zoning case files

• Explain to contractors, owners, and developers the code interpretation or requirements that have been missed

• Communicate to the public and businesses, imparting the methods for correction of observed deficiencies or deviations from approved plans to determine and ensure compliance

• Perform onsite plans review of residential remodels and commercial tenant improvements

• Issue Stop Work Orders for construction being performed without required permits

• Oversee daily construction and inspections of large-scale commercial projects

• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

• Requires some work in field locations with exposure to dust, construction and operational noise, strong odors, and uneven terrain. Fieldwork may occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heat. Some inspections may require working at multiple stories above grade. Traveling from inspection to inspection in rural areas can require sitting for long periods

Protective equipment required

• Employer provided: Hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Now!

We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.

You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what areyouinterested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!

Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.

Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!