Building Inspector Senior

Posting Date

02/27/26

Application Deadline

03/13/26

Pay Range

$33.00 - $48.25 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Planning and Development

About the Position

The 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 provides training to new Inspectors, oversees large-scale commercial projects, and conducts onsite plan review for the Permit by Inspector Program.

About Us

Maricopa 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 Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Five years of experience as a building inspector or plans examiner

• High school diploma or GED

• Post-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 basis

• Possession of International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) Certifications

Other Requirements

• Must obtain one additional specialty certification in Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, or Accessibility disciplines within one year of hire

• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Degree in Architecture, Building Safety Technology, Construction Practices, or related fields

• Experience performing inspections of commercial projects such as schools, high-rise buildings, hospitals, jails, shopping centers, hotels, churches, tenant improvements, and single/multi-family residential projects

• Supervisory experience at a municipality or in construction trades

• ICC/ICBO Commercial/Residential combination certifications and Plans Examiner certifications

Job Contributions

• Inspect 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 codes

• Provide training for building inspection staff

• Write field inspection reports and notices in a clear, concise, and accurate manner

• Use 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 files

• Explain to contractors, owners, and developers the code interpretation or requirements that have been missed

• Communicate to the public and businesses, imparting the methods for correction of observed deficiencies or deviations from approved plans to determine and ensure compliance

• Perform on-site plan review of residential remodels and commercial tenant improvements

• Issue Stop Work Orders for construction being performed without required permits

• Oversee daily construction and inspections of large-scale commercial projects

• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

• Requires some work in field locations with exposure to dust, construction and operational noise, strong odors, and uneven terrain. Fieldwork may occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heat

• Traveling from inspection to inspection in rural areas can require long periods of sitting

Protective Equipment Required

Employer-provided hard hat, steel-toe boots, and safety glasses

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must 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-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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