Building Inspector I/II (Full-time Underfill Opportunity)

Introduction

Performs skilled work in all phases of large residential, commercial, and high profile projects to secure compliance with International Building codes, Inspection Services, Ordinances, Survey, Zoning Codes and Stipulations.

Applicants who do not meet all the minimum requirements for the Building Inspector II position may be considered for an underfill as a Building Inspector I, depending on applicant qualifications. If the position is underfilled, the salary offered would be commensurate with the lower level classification. The minimum requirements and salary range for the underfill position are listed below in the minimum qualification section .

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. Although the full salary range is listed above, the salary range to midpoint for each position is listed below.

Minimum Qualifications

Building Inspector I (underfill) Minimum Qualifications
$29.86 - $34.88 per hour
Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Work experience equivalent to two years construction work in one of the four major trades: Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Construction or a related field of inspection.
• One year building inspection experience.
• An equivalent combination of construction experience may substitute for the inspection experience requirement.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Obtain one International Code Council / International conference of building Officials (ICC/ICBO) Certification in one of the four disciplines: Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building within six months of hire.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Building Inspector II Minimum Qualifications
$32.72 - $38.45 per hour
Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)equivalent.
• Three years construction work in one of the four major trades: plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or building construction or a related field of inspection.
• Two years' inspection experience.
• An equivalent combination of construction experience may substitute for the inspection experience requirement.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess two International Code Council (ICC) Certifications in at least two of the four disciplines: Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Construction or, alternatively, possess a current Certified Building Official (CBO) Certification.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment. i.e. OSHA Certification, Barricade Certification, Trench Certification.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Operates a city vehicle to respond to customer inquiries at job sites.
• Inspects industrial and commercial buildings, larger single family and multi-family dwellings, townhouses, apartments, Natural Area Open Space (NAOS) areas, to ensure compliance with all relevant municipal codes.
• Approves work conforming to regulations; detects code violations and re-inspects to determine compliance.
• Performs specialized inspections at regular intervals to determine compliance with the municipal codes.
• Investigates complaints regarding unauthorized work in progress without proper permits, determines appropriate action and follows through for compliance.
• Provides quality customer service.
• Ensures the contractor/developer completes the project as designed.

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.

• Travel to/from meetings and various site inspections locations.
• Exposure to environmental conditions including dirt, temperature extremes, unsafe structures, heights, etc.
• Reach, grip and move debris to gain access to or expose construction for inspection.
• Work typically involves some combination of bending, stooping, lifting arms above head, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (50 pounds).
• Walk across trenches and dirt piles.
• Climb ladders, stairs and scaffolding to perform inspections.
• Detect hazardous situations on construction sites.
• Distinguish the full range of the color spectrum in order to verify compliance with applicable electrical and other building material color codes.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
•12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
•Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
•Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
•Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
•City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
•Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
•Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
•Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
•Pet Insurance
•Bilingual pay compensation

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:
•Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database

•Criminal Background screening

•Drug Screen

•39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

•Visual Ishihara Screening Test

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 Receptionist 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 position 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, click here .

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 here .

Closing Date/Time: 6/6/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

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