Deputy Planning & Development Director - Inspections Division

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Phoenix is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the Inspections Division as Deputy Director. You will direct and coordinate all inspection activities to ensure compliance with city building, safety, and construction regulations, overseeing inspectors and supervisors who review plans and issue permits.

This role operates with significant independence and reports to the Assistant Development Services Director.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience guiding teams of inspectors and supervisors.
• Thorough understanding of building, safety, and construction inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all inspection activities to ensure compliance with city codes and ordinances.
• Supervise and train inspection staff, developing standards for consistency and quality.
• Coordinate inspections for residential, commercial, and public buildings across projects.
• Guide inspectors in resolving complex compliance issues and interpreting city regulations.
• Review inspection reports and construction documents for compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, developers and city staff to resolve challenges.
• Develop and update inspection policies, procedures and codes to improve service delivery.
• Conduct hearings and decisions on variances, interpretations and use permits.
• Represent the Inspections Division in public meetings and communications with city leadership.
• Contribute to department-wide policy goals and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Inspection procedures

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Planning & Development Department is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the Inspections Division. As Deputy Director, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating all inspection activities to ensure compliance with city building, safety, and construction regulations. This role involves overseeing teams of inspectors and supervisors who conduct building and civil inspections, review construction plans, and issue necessary permits. You will ensure that all inspections are conducted according to city codes and ordinances, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to support safe and compliant development projects across the city.

This position operates with significant independence and reports directly to the Assistant Development Services Director. Strong leadership, a thorough understanding of inspection procedures, and technical expertise are essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage inspection teams ensuring that all building and safety inspections comply with applicable City codes and regulations.
• Supervise and train inspection staff, developing standards and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across all inspections.
• Coordinate inspections for a variety of construction projects, including residential, commercial, and public buildings.
• Guide inspectors in resolving complex construction compliance issues and interpreting city regulations.
• Review inspection reports and construction documents to verify adherence to city codes.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, developers, and city staff to resolve inspection-related challenges and ensure projects meet safety standards.
• Participate in the development of inspection policies, procedures, and codes to improve overall service delivery.
• Conduct hearings and make decisions on requests for variances, interpretations, and use permits.
• Represent the Inspections Division in public meetings, negotiations, and communications with the City Manager, Mayor, City Council, and the general public.
• Participate in the formulation of department-wide policies and contribute to achieving department goals and objectives.