Building Inspector I

Position Title: Building Inspector I

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Tell me more…..

Are you passionate about making sure homes are built safely and up to code? Love being out in the field and solving problems on the spot? We’re looking for a detail-oriented and hands-on Residential Building Inspector to help keep our city safe, beautiful, and up to standard!

In this role, you’ll be performing inspections on residential construction to ensure everything meets building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes — along with city ordinances and state and federal laws. From foundations to finishes, you’ll be the go-to expert making sure every project checks out.

If you enjoy variety in your day, working independently, and having a real impact on your community, this is the role for you.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect new residential construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and all applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and zoning codes.
• Investigate complaints related to unsafe or unauthorized construction and follow up to ensure proper corrective action is taken.
• Provide code interpretation and guidance to contractors, property owners, and the public regarding building requirements and inspection procedures.
• Enter inspection results into databases, maintain records, prepare reports, and attend meetings as needed.
• Stay current on new materials, construction methods, and code updates by attending training and reviewing industry standards.
• Advise contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners on construction methods, materials, occupancy types, and code requirements.
• Review residential building plans and specifications to ensure code compliance for installations, repairs, and alterations.
• Issues stop work or correction notices when construction activities are found to be in violation of applicable codes.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria

We are:

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone. 

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school graduation or equivalency.