Civil Inspections Team Leader- Planning and Development Department

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension

401(a) and 457 plans

Medical plans

Wellness incentive

Paid time off

Job summary

The City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department seeks a Civil Inspections Team Leader to supervise the Civil Inspections Team and oversee complex site construction projects from planning through completion.

This leadership role requires advanced project management and collaboration with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, city staff, and community members to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Five years of responsible experience in urban planning, business assistance, capital improvement, design and/or construction projects at a level which required supervision and participation in the planning processes.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, economics, or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Civil Inspections Team and provides oversight for all assigned Civil/Site construction projects.
• Oversees project management from planning through completion, requiring interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Interacts with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, city officials and community members.
• Ensures adherence to land development, site planning, zoning, building codes and departmental policies.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Job description

About This Position

The Planning and Development Department (PDD) guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built, and ensuring safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. It is a city department of over 500 employees across four main Divisions: Management Services, Planning, Historic Preservation, and Development.

The Planning and Development Civil Inspections Team Leader position supervises a Civil inspections team.

The Civil Inspections Team Leader will be responsible for providing oversight and direction for all assigned Civil/Site construction projects, both commercial and residential, from beginning to completion. This role requires advanced project management skills to navigate complex construction efforts that involve interdisciplinary collaboration and interdepartmental project review.

The Civil Inspections Team Leader supervises both technical and administrative personnel and must possess a comprehensive understanding of the development process, including land development, site planning, zoning regulations, building codes, and departmental policies and procedures. Regular interaction with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, city officials, and community members is a key aspect of this position.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ability To

• Work collaboratively across departments to support development projects.
• Lead projects effectively and facilitate production.
• Display excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) with advanced proficiency.

SALARY

Pay Range: $109,969.60 to $147,368 annually.

Hiring Range: $109,969.60 to $140,337 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of responsible experience in urban planning, business assistance, capital improvement, design and/or construction projects at a level which required supervision and participation in the planning processes.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, economics, or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Civil Engineer in Arizona.
• Currently an "Engineer in Training" in Arizona.
• City of Phoenix supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising Field Inspectors.

Experience With/in

• Plan review practices and tools.
• City of Phoenix Street Design Manual.
• MAG Specifications and Phoenix Supplement.
• Professional level project management.
• Phoenix Building Construction Code, Phoenix Zoning Ordinance and Phoenix City Code.
• Working with the Phoenix Building Construction Code, Phoenix Zoning Ordinance and Phoenix City Code.
• Working with the Phoenix Street Transportation Department.
• Working with the Phoenix Water Department.
• Backflow equipment and terminology.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes November 19, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

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REFERENCE

Planning & Dev Team Ldr, JC:23510, ID# 63407, 11/06/2026, USM, CR, Benefits:007

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