What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Building Inspector I position at City of Scottsdale, AZ?
Salary : $31.17 - $42.10 Hourly
Location : Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type : Full-Time Regular
Job Number : FY2425-00648
Division : PUBLIC WORKS
Department : CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona
Introduction
Work in assigned phases of construction to secure compliance with International Building codes, Ordinances, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Specifications, Survey, Zoning Codes, and Design Review Stipulations in the Capital Project Management Division of Public Works.
Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $36.62 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
- Two years of construction work experience in one of the four major trades : Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Construction or performing inspections in a related field.
- A minimum of one-year of experience performing building inspections.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Other pertinent licenses and / or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department / section assignment.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following :
Work Environment / Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits Highlights :
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including :
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process :
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include :
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE : Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions :
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions :
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
A high school diploma / GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?
Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended / revoked)?
Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.
Do you have at least two years of construction work experience in one of the four major trades : Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Construction or performing expectations in a related field? Note : This experience MUST be listed in the "Duties" section of your job application to be considered.
Do you have a minimum of one-year of experience performing building inspections? Note : This experience MUST be listed in the "Duties" section of your job application to be considered.
Do you have any certifications or licenses that would directly apply to this position? If yes, please list below. If none, please write "N / A'.
This position is typically scheduled 8 hour days Monday - Friday, but may occasionally be required to work overtime and / or weekends / holidays. Is this schedule acceptable?
Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
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