Inspector - Building

Inspector - BuildingThe Inspector - Building provides highly skilled technical inspection services to ensure compliance with building codes and related ordinances. This position inspects buildings and appurtenances during construction to ensure compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and/or zoning codes.Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trade fields to shape the future of the built environment.Proud to Offer:Work with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County familiesPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including an incentiveEnrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe Require:Two years of experience in building inspection, construction trades, or plan reviewHigh school diploma or GEDOther Requirements:Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hirePossession of one International Code Council (ICC) certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hireWe Also Value:Degree in Architecture, Building Safety Technology, Construction Practices, or related fieldsMultiple ICC certifications for residential or commercial inspections or plans examiner experienceJob Contributions:Inspect residential dwellings, industrial and commercial buildings, swimming pools, and appurtenances in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, and fire codesExplain to contractors, owners, and developers the code interpretation or requirements that have been missedCommunicate to the public and businesses, imparting the methods for correction of observed deficiencies or deviations from approved plans to determine and ensure complianceWrite field inspection reports and notices in a clear, concise, and accurate mannerInvestigate complaints regarding unauthorized or unsafe building use or constructionInspect mobile homes for installation, blocking, tie downs, skirting, utility hookups, and setbacksConduct final inspection prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and inspections related to temporary occupancyAccess data or information using a personal computer in order to input inspection dataUse graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or building plans and technical data/drawings to verify that construction complies with approved documents, including all related zoning case filesInvestigate fire damage to existing structures and mobile homesWorking Conditions:This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours workedExerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the timeThe maximum weight required to lift, push, pull, or carry is 50 poundsIncumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibrationRequires some work at field locations with exposure to dust, construction and operational noise, strong odors, and uneven terrain. Field work may occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heatIncumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travelSome inspections may require working at multiple stories above grade. Traveling from inspection to inspection in rural areas can require sitting for long periods of timeSelection Procedure:Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.Apply Now!