Pinal County
Building Inspector, Senior (Departmental Promotion Only)
Florence, Arizona, United States
What’s your purpose?
Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives.
Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!
- An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
- Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
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Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
- Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
- Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
- Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Quarterly Wellness Challenges
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
- Vaccination Clinics
- Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
- Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
- Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
- Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
- Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
- Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
- Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
- Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Telehealth
- Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
- Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
- Civil Service Leave
- Van Pool Options
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
- Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance.
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Perform complex residential and commercial building inspections to enforce County Building Codes for the Building Safety Division (BSD), review plans, define inspection standards, perform inspections for complex projects and at the initiation of large building projects, including new subdivisions and technical commercial construction projects, provide training to Building Inspectors, and consult with developers and contractors under general supervision.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES- Investigate complex and sensitive field inspections and investigations of building code and ordinance complaints and violations in un-incorporated areas of Pinal County, using thorough knowledge of Arizona inspection and investigation protocols and coordinate with other agencies as needed.
- Perform field inspections and investigations to maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for County residents and businesses, document details of site inspections, and enforce County building codes encompassing safety and health hazards, nuisance abatement, and other compliance regulations within scope of authority.
- Respond to complaints of potential code violations relating to environmental and safety controls, hazards, permits, and other violations, compare facts per building code requirements, contact individuals to discuss violations and provide alternatives for resolving compliance issues, interview complainants, witnesses, and violators, and research property and permit records.
- Interpret and explain building codes, enforcement rules, and policies and procedures to property owners and the general public and provide information and recommendations within scope of authority.
- Assist with preparing prosecution cases and OSC/dismissal/plea letters for Hearing Office and Superior Court.
- Prepare case files, documents, evidence, reports and background data to substantiate violations, prepare and present case reports for court and administrative hearings, and testify as needed.
- Inspect residential and commercial buildings and other structures built or altered, to assure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations to and enforce state and regional building and safety codes.
- Perform assigned field inspections to examine and evaluate the building, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, ensure quality of workmanship, verify types of materials used, and other specifications in compliance with construction documents, and applicable codes and regulations.
- Identify, document, and communicate deficiencies and deviations from plans and refer problems, conflicts, and non-compliance issues to supervisor.
- Interpret state and county building and safety codes and issues correction notices and meet with contractors and homeowners to discuss project issues and concerns.
- Monitor projects for compliance with code requirements and approved building plans and materials and maintain communications with builders and homeowners on residential inspection projects.
- Maintain and update inspection records, project documentation, and project files and update building permit and inspection tracking database.
- Enforce safety rules and regulations and investigate and resolve public complaints.
- To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Technical certifications in electrical, plumbing, building, and mechanical systems inspection may be required.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Five (5) years of journey-level general construction experience, of which three (3) years of experience must be in code enforcement or inspection.
- Must have one of the following upon hire: International Code Council (ICC) certification as an International Residential Building Inspector (IRC), or Commercial Building Inspector (IBC). Within six (6) months of hire, must obtain second ICC certification listed above.
- Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education and work experience. No substitutions for certification requirements.
Special Requirements
- This position requires both IRC and IBC within six months of hire.
- All required certifications must be maintained to remain valid, and are a condition of continued employment.
- Knowledge of Federal, state, and regional building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and accessibility codes.
- Knowledge of Federal, state, and regional safety precautions, rules, and regulations for construction sites.
- Knowledge of regional government regulatory agencies and specialized sources of building safety information.
- Knowledge of building construction principles, practices, materials, and methods.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of inspecting buildings, structures, and facilities.
- Skill in interpreting building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and zoning regulations and comparing them with engineering drawings, plans, maps, and specifications.
- Ability to conduct investigations, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports.
- Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
- Skill in applying technical knowledge of building trades work, using sound inspection methods to determine workmanship and materials quality, and detecting deviations from building and safety codes.
- Ability to provide advice and consultation on standard construction methods and compliance requirements.
- Ability to follow and enforce safety standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, stoop, stand, hear, speak, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Development Services department only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.
Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.