CONSTRUCTION INVESTIGATOR - MARICOPA COUNTY

AZ State Jobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Job summary

The Registrar of Contractors is seeking a Construction Investigator to investigate complaints regarding violations of Arizona Contracting Laws. This critical role involves conducting inspections and documenting findings in Maricopa County.

As part of your duties, you will increase public awareness, provide information, and testify in administrative hearings. Applicants should have extensive experience in the construction industry and the ability to maintain a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Licensed Contractor or in construction management.
• Must have or obtain International Code Council Certification.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance during public outreach.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints against licensed contractors.
• Conduct inspections on workmanship allegations.
• Complete reports and official documents.
• Provide information to the public about the Registrar.
• Testify in administrative hearings.

Skills

Licensed Contractor experience

Construction industry management

Building inspection

Inspection documentation

Public awareness communication

Education

High School Diploma

International Code Council Certification

Job description

REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS

The mission of the Registrar of Contractors is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public through a regulatory system designed to promote quality construction by Arizona contractors.
Visit our website at http://www.roc.az.gov

CONSTRUCTION INVESTIGATOR

MARICOPA COUNTY

Job Location:

Address: 1700 W. Washington Street, Ste 105, Phoenix, AZ 85007

The Investigator will work out of their assigned vehicle.
Computer/phone work can be done from the Phoenix Office or from a home office.

Posting Details:

Salary: $71,500

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Job Summary:

The Construction Investigator is a critical position within the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). The Construction Investigator investigates complaints pertaining to violations of Arizona Contracting Laws. This position will report to an Assistant Chief of Investigations and will be assigned complaints in and around Maricopa County, AZ. The Investigator will be supplied a vehicle, cell phone and laptop to complete assigned cases. Due to the public contact and outreach associated with this position, all Investigators are required to maintain a professional appearance.

Job Duties:

• Investigate complaints against licensed contractors within the assigned region.
• Conduct inspections regarding poor workmanship allegations and document findings.
• Complete reports and write Directives, Warnings or other official documents.
• Increase public awareness of the Registrar of Contractors by providing general information to individuals and groups in an assigned region.
• Testify in administrative hearings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Equivalent to 5 years as a Licensed Contractor or in construction industry management or in building/construction inspections.
• Equivalent to a High School Diploma
• International Code Council Certification or ability to obtain certification within one year upon employment. Please include on your resume any certifications or applicable licenses you hold (current or past/expired).

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal history investigation.
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Deferred compensation plans
• Supplemental life insurance

Retirement:

This position will participate in the in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors at 602-542-1525 and ask for Human Resources.