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Job Description
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Community Development Department
Hiring Pay Range: $26.83 to $33.54 per hour
New and existing employees start at beginning level of pay range.
FLSA Status: Non- exempt (eligible for overtime)
Pay Grade: 110
Full Pay Range: $26.83 to $40.25 per hour
Deadline to Apply: 07/21/2025
Benefits Summary
Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:
- A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available including an Employee Assistance Program a free subscription to Calm and health coaching
- Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
- Free employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insurance
- Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
- Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more details
- Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
Position Summary:
Inspects permitted construction both commercial and residential properties; ensures construction whether new or remodeled is built per code and municipal policy; and tracks and updates plans based on field observations. Performs plan reviews as assigned.
Essential Duties:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Schedules timely inspections of construction.
- Performs field inspections of wiring plumbing foundations structural integrity and gas installations constructions or repairs according to permits and licenses issued.
- Records/logs inspections with notes regarding compliance/non-compliance in each area
- Ensures licenses and permits are issued for all projects inspected; ensures conformance with all codes and building regulations.
- Performs field inspections to commercial and residential construction blueprints drawings plans and specifications for compliance with building electrical mechanical and plumbing codes; coordinates with other City units including the Fire Department to ensure construction is per plans reviewed for compliance with fire zoning and other building codes.
- Retrieves utilizes inputs and manages inspection data within the permitting/inspection/plan review modules of established Department software.
- Answers questions about inspections; discusses issues/problems that arise with owners/contractors.
- Assists the Chief Building Official in performing inspections of structures that may be structurally compromised and other open cases proceeding through the building safety code violation process as directed.
- Trains and oversees work of others as assigned; reviews daily work accomplishments.
- Performs plan reviews as assigned.
- Performs various administrative functions as well.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; six (6) years of journey level work experience in one or more construction trades; or any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Licensing Certification and Other Requirements:
Possess and maintain a valid Arizona drivers license and pass a pre-employment drug test. Building Inspector certification from International Code Council preferred. Must possess a Building Inspector certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
Employee Core Beliefs
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity Work as a Team Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty Solve Problems Take Pride In Excellent Results High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities:
- Knowledge of federal state and City of Prescott rules regulations policies procedures codes and ordinances related to building codes and enforcement.
- Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
- Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of skilled trades related to building construction maintenance repair and renovation.
- Skill in communicating in writing for administrative and technical purposes.
- Skill in communicating verbally in both one-on-one and group situations.
- Skill in utilizing established Department software programs for the processing of inspection and plan review elements of Community Development applications.
- Skill in using public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Ability to safely inspect buildings.
- Ability to follow and enforce building code regulations.
- Ability to tactfully provide technical expertise related to non-compliance with building codes.
- Ability to read and follow blueprints as-built drawings and engineering drawings.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions:
- Work is performed both in a City office and outdoors.
- Safely and effectively performs required duties; safely operates required equipment and City vehicle as needed.
- Clearly concisely and effectively communicates both in person and over the telephone.
- Work is performed part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others.
Successful candidate will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include:
- Drug screening
- Motor vehicle records check
- Criminal background screening
City of Prescott Contact Information
201 N. Montezuma Street Suite 207
Prescott AZ 86301
Website:
Phone: / Fax:
When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493 this position has been identified as Safety Sensitive. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
