What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector Senior position at Maricopa County, AZ?
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About the PositionThe Building Inspector Senior is responsible for inspecting residential dwellings, industrial and commercial buildings, and swimming pools in construction. This position assures compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and/or zoning codes.The Building Inspector Senior also trains new Inspectors, oversees large-scale commercial projects, and conducts on-site plan reviews for the Permit by Inspector program.About UsMaricopa 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. If you're interested in being a change-maker and behind-the-scenes expert in the growth of Maricopa County, we have the job for you!Proud to OfferWork 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 upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusivelyPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireFive years of experience as a building inspector or plans examinerHigh school diploma or GEDPost-secondary education and/or journeyman-level experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or fire protection trades may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basisMust possess an International Building Code and International Residential Code certificationMust obtain one additional specialty certification in Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, or Accessibility disciplines within one year of hireMust possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hireWe Also ValueDegree in Architecture, Building Safety Technology, Construction Practices, or a related fieldExperience performing inspections of commercial projects such as schools, high-rise buildings, hospitals, jails, shopping centers, hotels, churches, tenant improvements, and single/multi-family residential projectsSupervisory experience at a municipality or in the construction tradesICC/ICBO commercial/residential combination certifications and Plans Examiner certificationsJob ContributionsInspect residential dwellings, industrial/commercial buildings, swimming pools, and appurtenances in the process of construction, alterations, or repairs for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, and fire codesOversee daily construction and inspections of large-scale commercial projectsPerform onsite plan review of residential remodels and commercial tenant improvementsProvide training to building inspection staffExplain 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 mannerIssue Stop Work Orders for construction being performed without required permitsUse 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 filesOther duties as assignedWorking ConditionsExerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantlyIncumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibrationIncumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travelRequires some work in field locations that are exposed to dust, construction and operational noise, strong odors, and uneven terrain. Fieldwork may occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heat. The maximum weight required to lift, push, pull, or carry is 50 pounds. Some inspections may require working at multiple stories above grade. Traveling from inspection to inspection in rural areas can require sitting for long periodsProtective equipment requiredEmployer-provided: Hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glassesSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration 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.JR17176
About the PositionThe Building Inspector Senior is responsible for inspecting residential dwellings, industrial and commercial buildings, and swimming pools in construction. This position assures compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and/or zoning codes.The Building Inspector Senior also trains new Inspectors, oversees large-scale commercial projects, and conducts on-site plan reviews for the Permit by Inspector program.About UsMaricopa 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. If you're interested in being a change-maker and behind-the-scenes expert in the growth of Maricopa County, we have the job for you!Proud to OfferWork 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 upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusivelyPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireFive years of experience as a building inspector or plans examinerHigh school diploma or GEDPost-secondary education and/or journeyman-level experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or fire protection trades may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basisMust possess an International Building Code and International Residential Code certificationMust obtain one additional specialty certification in Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, or Accessibility disciplines within one year of hireMust possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hireWe Also ValueDegree in Architecture, Building Safety Technology, Construction Practices, or a related fieldExperience performing inspections of commercial projects such as schools, high-rise buildings, hospitals, jails, shopping centers, hotels, churches, tenant improvements, and single/multi-family residential projectsSupervisory experience at a municipality or in the construction tradesICC/ICBO commercial/residential combination certifications and Plans Examiner certificationsJob ContributionsInspect residential dwellings, industrial/commercial buildings, swimming pools, and appurtenances in the process of construction, alterations, or repairs for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, and fire codesOversee daily construction and inspections of large-scale commercial projectsPerform onsite plan review of residential remodels and commercial tenant improvementsProvide training to building inspection staffExplain 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 mannerIssue Stop Work Orders for construction being performed without required permitsUse 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 filesOther duties as assignedWorking ConditionsExerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantlyIncumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibrationIncumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travelRequires some work in field locations that are exposed to dust, construction and operational noise, strong odors, and uneven terrain. Fieldwork may occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heat. The maximum weight required to lift, push, pull, or carry is 50 pounds. Some inspections may require working at multiple stories above grade. Traveling from inspection to inspection in rural areas can require sitting for long periodsProtective equipment requiredEmployer-provided: Hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glassesSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration 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.JR17176
