Deputy Building Official | Avondale

AZBO; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AZBO is seeking a Deputy Building Official to lead the Building Services Division. You will plan and direct work of plans examiners, inspectors, and permit technicians, oversee plan reviews, inspections, and permit administration, and support the Chief Building Official in development of city building processes.

You will supervise programs, budgets, strategic objectives, and front-counter operations, coordinate with multiple departments, and mentor staff to maintain a high-performance,

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the work of professional plans examiners, building inspectors, and permit technicians in the Building Services Division, including plan review, inspections, permit administration, and the development services center counter. The Deputy Building Official performs plan review as needed to support the Division, with a primary focus on assisting the Chief Building Official in planning, organizing, and managing activities related to building code and development processes within the City. Supports the Chief Building Official in customer outreach, support, communication, and problem resolution. Acts as Chief Building Official in their absence.
• Participates in the administration and supervision of operational programs, budget, development of strategic objectives, activities, and other functions. Supports oversight of front-counter operations, software systems, and digital plan review processes. Manages complex and multi-disciplinary activities and exercises independent judgment in working with departments and division managers on private and City development projects. Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment. Interprets building codes, coordinates construction projects, compiles statistical information, establishes performance requirements and personal development targets, and provides or coordinates staff training. Evaluates and participates in developing division policies and procedures, provides staff guidance, and develops and shares technical knowledge and administrative skills with staff.
• Work involves managing a variety of special projects and initiatives integral to the City’s vision, conducting research and analysis, and attending meetings with various City departments and divisions. Strong manager with leadership skills and the ability to work within an established group of professional staff, managing staff, serving as a technical advisor, and resolving issues. Able to effectively organize and prioritize the division’s workload and skillfully manage project expectations. Understands the importance of public engagement and finding balance and compromise between a wide variety of stakeholders. Ability to collaborate with the department’s Planning and Administration Divisions, Engineering Department, and other City departments and divisions.

Job description

Applications Accepted As Of: Nov 3 2026
Date of Closing: Mar 25 2027

Job Title: Deputy Building Official

Accepting Applications as of: October 6, 2026

Salary: $106,827.61 - $160,241.43 Annually

Plans and directs the work of professional plans examiners, building inspectors, and permit technicians in the Building Services Division, including plan review, inspections, permit administration, and the development services center counter. The Deputy Building Official performs plan review as needed to support the Division, with a primary focus on assisting the Chief Building Official in planning, organizing, and managing activities related to building code and development processes within the City. Supports the Chief Building Official in customer outreach, support, communication, and problem resolution. Acts as Chief Building Official in their absence.

Participates in the administration and supervision of operational programs, budget, development of strategic objectives, activities, and other functions. Supports oversight of front-counter operations, software systems, and digital plan review processes. Manages complex and multi-disciplinary activities and exercises independent judgment in working with departments and division managers on private and City development projects. Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment. Interprets building codes, coordinates construction projects, compiles statistical information, establishes performance requirements and personal development targets, and provides or coordinates staff training. Evaluates and participates in developing division policies and procedures, provides staff guidance, and develops and shares technical knowledge and administrative skills with staff.

Work involves managing a variety of special projects and initiatives integral to the City’s vision, conducting research and analysis, and attending meetings with various City departments and divisions. Strong manager with leadership skills and the ability to work within an established group of professional staff, managing staff, serving as a technical advisor, and resolving issues. Able to effectively organize and prioritize the division’s workload and skillfully manage project expectations. Understands the importance of public engagement and finding balance and compromise between a wide variety of stakeholders. Ability to collaborate with the department’s Planning and Administration Divisions, Engineering Department, and other City departments and divisions.