Building Inspector

Qualifications

BUILDING INSPECTOR

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on July 9, 2026

Pay Grade: 111

Hourly Salary Range: $30.14 - $44.47

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Community Development/Building Safety

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#902474

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position Performs general building inspections to ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal building codes, including electrical, plumbing, and zoning regulations. Evaluates buildings at various stages of construction, checks for code compliance, and investigates potential violations, working closely with contractors, architects, and other city departments. Maintains records of inspections, handles inquiries, and coordinates enforcement efforts to ensure safety and compliance.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspects industrial, commercial, and residential buildings during various stages of construction or remodeling and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of city, state, and federal agencies.
• ¿¿Examines plans and specifications for residential, commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects to determine compliance with the provisions of the city, state and federal codes and regulations.¿
• Inspect damaged or dilapidated buildings for safety. Conducts inspection on fire damaged buildings. Prepares and files reports.
• ¿Conducts field inspections of businesses with tax and liquor licenses to ensure conformance with the building codes and zoning ordinances.¿
• Coordinates inspection and building code investigation activities with other city departments and divisions.
• ¿¿Maintains files of inspections, building code investigations, and issued permits. Reviews files for inactive, revoked, or expired permits and code violations. Initiates action against expired permits to correct code violations.¿
• ¿Responds to questions and provides information about construction site inspections, building code investigations, and code regulations.
• Conducts research and field investigations to determine existing non-conformance status.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience ¿¿in construction, construction management, framing, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, inspections or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Valid driver's license
• ¿¿International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector Certification (B1), obtain within six (6) months of hire .¿
• ¿¿¿ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certification (B2), obtain within six (6) months of hire¿¿.
• Must obtain ICC Residential Combination Inspector (R5) and Commercial Combination Inspector (C5) Certifications within four (4) years of hire.

Additional:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Physical post offer/pre-employment

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.