Salary : $63,106.41 - $93,682.67 Annually
Location : Goodyear, AZ
Job Type : Full-Time Regular
Job Number : FY2500343
Division : Development Services-Building Safety Division
Department : Development Services
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Arizona
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
This position may be eligible for a signing bonus, referral incentive and / or moving reimbursement.
Performs inspections of public and private buildings including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems for compliance with City codes. Documents, inputs and tracks inspection results. Prepares and distributes forms and reports. Provides training and education to contractors, homeowners, and employees.
The ideal candidate shall be energetic and forward thinking. Shall have extensive knowledge and experience in residential and light commercial occupancies, in all aspects of inspections. Multiple ICC certifications in building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical preferred.
At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values :
Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation
Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk / spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.
Essential Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
- Ensures compliance with City codes by performing inspections of public and private buildings, approving or denying inspections, recording and collecting data, reviewing plans, investigating complaints, issuing notices to comply, and providing information to the public. Performs complex inspection duties in trade specialties such as, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and structural. Reviews and interprets approved construction plans, specifications, and special provisions as a basis for monitoring construction activities.
- Performs administrative duties by entering inspection results and maintaining database, preparing reports and standard operating procedures, preparing meeting agendas, and attending meetings.
- Attends training and information seminars for future certifications and qualification of current and future code requirements
- Provides training for Inspector I's and familiarizes them with the locations of sub-divisions and building sites.
- Confers with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office. Explains and interprets requirements and restrictions.
- Provides back up for the Building Inspector III as needed.
Requirements
Formal Education / Knowledge : Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months / one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Community college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.Experience : Minimum two years experience in a related field.Certifications and Other Requirements : Valid Driver's License, IRC Building Inspector or ICC Building InspectorReading : Work requires the ability to read code books, blue prints, spec books, memos, mail, technical reports, manuals, charts, tables, and plans.Math : Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra.Writing : Work requires the ability to write memos, letters, reports, correction notices, standard operating procedures, notice to comply agendas, meeting notes, daily route and tracking sheets, and email.Managerial : Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice / direction to an employee with less experience / skill or tenure. An example would be a "II" advising a "I".Policy / Decision Making : Significant - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and / or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts may be reviewed prior to being finalized.Technical Skills : Broad Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities.Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills : Moderate - Interactions may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may also involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.12 Month Objectives
DSD Department Goals :
Creating destination areas and gathering places that will cultivate a sense of community and enhance quality of life.Continue building a LEAN learning organization, reduce waste, improve efficiency, and continue process improvement.Update and manage various systems within the Development Services Department to support quality customer service.Begin the adoption process for the 2021 Building Codes12 Month Objectives
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Development Services Divisions (Planning, Building Review, Civil Review, DSD Admin.).Gain a clear understanding of each of the City's Core Values ( Integrity, Empathy, Optimism, Adaptability, Initiative, Innovation ), along with expected behaviors associated with each, and ensure that you are modeling those behaviors consistently.Become well versed in Goodyear building Code amendments.Become familiar with City of Goodyear geography and locations of key / major buildings / projects.Enthusiastically support and ensure successful implementation of City supported Software / Hardware.The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including :
Vacation Leave : 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.Sick Leave : 12 days per yearHolidays : 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of JanuaryFlexible Holiday : 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)Health Insurance : Three health plans available to select from at a group rateDental Insurance : Two dental plans available to select from at a group rateVision Insurance : Available at a group rateFlexible Spending Accounts : Health Care and Dependent Care accounts availableShort Term Disability Insurance : City-paid coverageCancer Benefit : City-paid coverageLife Insurance : City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and / or dependent is available at employee's costLongevity pay beginning at year sixTuition Assistance : $5,250 per calendar yearEmployee Assistance ProgramOnsite wellness center / clinicAccess to the Goodyear Recreation CenterRobust employee well-being programFree identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura457 Deferred Compensation Plan : 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)Retirement Health Savings : $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)Retirement : Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.29%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.Do you possess a valid Driver's license?
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
No high school diploma or GEDHigh school diploma or GEDSome College (6 months post-secondary) or higherHow many years inspecting all aspects of residential and light commercial occupancies do you possess?
Under 2 years2-2.5 years years2.5-3 years3 yearsDo you possess the IRC Building Inspector Certification AND IBC Building Inspector Certification plus one of the following : ICC certifications in Commercial or Residential Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing?
How many years performing commercial inspections in building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing do you possess?
No experience1-1.5 years1.5-2 years2 yearsRequired Question
Salary : $63,106 - $93,683
