Residential Building Inspector: Code & Inspections

City-of-Avondale,-Az; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Avondale, Arizona is hiring a Building Inspector who under the Deputy Building Official inspects residential structures during construction, alteration, and occupancy to ensure codes and regulations are met.

The role reviews methods and materials for compliance, maintains inspection records, schedules daily inspections, coordinates for occupancy certificates, and requires ICC residential certifications within 12 months, plus an additional ICC certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of new, renovation, or remodel building construction experience.
• ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) certification within 12 months of hire.
• Completion of at least one additional ICC Residential certification (E1, M1, P1, or approved) within 12 months.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License or ability to obtain by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential buildings for code compliance during construction, alteration, and occupancy.
• Review methods and materials for compliance; explain corrective actions to stakeholders.
• Prepare inspection schedules and manage reports; coordinate with permitting software.
• Issue stop-work orders for code violations and investigate unpermitted work.
• Assist with Certificates of Occupancy and interdepartmental coordination.

Skills

Code interpretation

Customer service

Field inspections

Regulatory enforcement

Education

High school diploma or GED

ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1)

Additional ICC Residential certification (E1/M1/P1)

Job description

City of Avondale, Arizona is hiring a Building Inspector who under the Deputy Building Official inspects residential structures during construction, alteration, and occupancy to ensure codes and regulations are met.

The role reviews methods and materials for compliance, maintains inspection records, schedules daily inspections, coordinates for occupancy certificates, and requires ICC residential certifications within 12 months, plus an additional ICC certification.