Pima County

Building Inspector - Development Services

Tucson, AZ · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$27k-$33kDetected 5 days ago

ExcelHRCustomer SupportCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

If you're committed to public safety, quality construction, and exceptional service, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.
This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Pima County Development Services is seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused Building Inspector to help ensure safe, code-compliant development throughout our community.
In this role, you'll inspect residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects for compliance with approved plans, building codes, County regulations, and industry standards.
You'll work closely with contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, and developers to identify code deficiencies, provide technical guidance, and support timely project completion.
include conducting field inspections, reviewing plans and permits, documenting inspection results, issuing correction notices, and interpreting building codes for customers and stakeholders.
The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of construction methods and building codes, excellent communication and customer service skills, and the ability to interpret construction plans and technical documents.
Conducts or assists other Building Inspectors with complex commercial or commercial/residential structures and regulated equipment inspections;
Schedules and documents inspection activities, to include issuing approval and correction notices;
Identifies discrepancies, potential conflicts and recommended changes to building codes, laws, statutes and standards for management attention and decision;
Operates and performs operator-level servicing of assigned County vehicles;
Maintains activity records in manual and automated systems.

Five years of experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, building inspector or as a superintendent, foreman or mechanic in charge of construction.
Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Identifies and documents defects or deviations from permitted or code-required construction activities, issues rejection or correction notices, performs follow-up inspections to verify corrections and completes reports;

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application.
Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Minimum one (1) year experience interpreting residential construction plans, blueprints, and technical specifications.
Minimum one (1) year experience identifying code deficiencies, issuing correction notices, and conducting follow-up inspections.
Minimum one (1) year experience using permitting, inspection management, or electronic records management software.
Minimum one (1) year experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
Minimum one (1) year experience with residential construction methods, building systems, and applicable zoning or development regulations.
Selection Proce dure:

$27.19 - $38.06 Per Hour
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.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
Hiring Range: $27.19 - $32.63 Per Hour

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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