Residential Inspection Supervisor (General Inspections Field Supervisor) - Planning and Development

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension with employer and

401(a) and 457 plans with employer

Medical plans (HMO/PPO/HSA)

Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive up to $720

Dental, vision, life insurance

Long-term disability

Free bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,500/yr

Paid time off: holidays, vacation, and

Job summary

City of Phoenix's Planning and Development Department seeks a General Inspections Supervisor to lead the Residential Inspections team. The role oversees General Inspectors, ensures compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning codes, and provides guidance on code interpretation.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, NEC codes, strong communication, and experience leading training programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience inspecting residential construction for code compliance.
• Must obtain two ICC/IAEI certifications by end of probation.
• Background check required; valid driver's license required.
• Two certifications listed in the minimum qualifications must be achieved.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review work of General Inspectors in residential inspections.
• Provide guidance on code interpretation and second opinions for the public.
• Lead training and on‑the‑job training for inspectors.
• Ensure consistency across inspection zones and monitor workload.

Skills

Code compliance knowledge (IBC/IRC/IPC

Cross‑department collaboration

Project leadership

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Tools

KIVA

Shape PHX

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.

PDD is looking for a General Inspections Supervisor to join their team as the supervisor for a Residential Inspections team.

The Inspection Supervisor oversees and reviews the work of General Inspectors as they conduct residential construction inspections to ensure compliance with City building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning requirements. They will provide guidance on code interpretation, offer second opinion reviews for the public, and help resolve conflicts between inspectors and customers. This position ensures consistency across the inspection zone, monitors inspector workload and efficiency, leads code and process training, and manages on-the-job training for General Inspector I and IIs and Building Code Examiners. Additionally, this position participates in department committee work, occasionally serving as the lead.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), and National Electrical Code (NEC) Construction Codes.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to support development projects.
• Proven ability to lead projects effectively and facilitate production.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

SALARY

Pay Range: $86,153.60 to $121,243.20 annually.

Hiring Range: $86,153.60 to $109,969.60 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.

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

• Two years of experience inspecting all aspects of complex residential construction projects for compliance with the City's building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and zoning requirements (two years at the level of General Inspector II).
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• By the end of the probation or within the first 12 months of a lateral transfer, must obtain two certifications:
  • ICC Residential Plans Examiner (R3)
  • AND
  • One of the following certifications:
    • ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner (79)
    • ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1)
    • ICC Residential Electrical Inspector (E1)
    • ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1)
    • ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector (P1)
    • IAEI Electrical Inspector/General
    • IAPMO UPC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Inspector (PI)
• 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

• Five or more years of Residential construction experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience as a Construction Superintendent, Foreman, or Contractor.
• Experience providing training to General Inspectors or Residential Plans Examiners.
• Experience supervising Residential Inspectors.
• Experience using KIVA and/or Shape PHX programs.
• Conflict resolution and/or medication experience.
• Completed college courses in construction inspection technology, architecture, civil/structural/electrical/mechanical engineering, or related subjects.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 13, 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.

REFERENCE

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