Building Inspector Jobs in Tempe, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $67,291.74 - $97,620.22 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 16378B
Department: (H230)Development Services
Opening Date: 03/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description/Duties
First review of applications will be on Monday, April 6, 2026.
A Building Inspector II performs highly skilled, technical inspection work in securing compliance with the Municipal Building Codes and related ordinances. An employee in this class is an active team associate involved in examining construction methods or processes, making recommendations for changes, and assisting in the success of those changes for completion of inspection activities. A Building Inspector II inspects buildings and appurtenances during the course of construction for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and/or zoning codes. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
A Building Inspector II is distinguished from the Building Inspector I by assignments requiring the application of greater specialized knowledge of two or more building codes or related zoning regulations and of City building inspection procedures, and by the expectation to typically resolve public relations conflicts independently or with little supervision or assistance. The work environment includes regular exposure to the dust, dirt, fumes, and noise of construction sites, as well as the summer heat. Incumbents serve as an advisor to the Senior Building Inspector on technical matters and assist the Building Inspector I class as needed. Employees may progress to this class by noncompetitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and certification. The position reports to the Senior Building Inspector through meetings, conferences, and end results achieved. This class is FLSA non-exempt.
Please refer to the links below for the full job descriptions and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of training, education, or work experience equivalent to three years building inspection and/or construction trade work. Three years of customer contact in a private or public utility, construction industry, or building inspections field.
Special Requirement. Possession of two certifications from the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), International Code Council (ICC), or a major model code organization. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License within 30 days of hire or promotion date.
Substance Abuse Testing Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Preferred/Desirable Qualification. Work experience in two major construction trades. Attainment of journey-level status in plumbing, electrical, structural, or mechanical construction is highly desirable. Experience operating a personal computer (PC) is preferred. Bilingual - English/Spanish is desirable.
Link to Job Description
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Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? You must include and detail your education information on your application.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have in building inspection and/or construction trade work? Please detail your experience on your application.

• None
• Some but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Please describe your building inspection experience; including dates and names of employer(s). You must detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Please describe your construction trade work experience; including dates and names of employer(s). You must detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have with customer contact in the private or public utility, construction industry, or building inspections fields? Please detail your experience on your application.

• None
• Some but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

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Please describe your customer contact experience in the private or public utility, construction industry, or building inspections fields; including dates and names of employer(s). You must detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Do you currently possess two certifications from International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), International Code Council (ICC), or other equivalent certification in building construction?

• Yes
• No

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Please list your ICBO, ICC, or equivalent certifications below, including the expiration date. Please also include in the Certifications section of the application. If none, type N/A.
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Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you attained journey-level status in plumbing, electrical, structural, or mechanical construction? Please detail this information on your application.

• Yes
• No

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Are you bilingual in Spanish? If yes, what is your proficiency level?

• No
• Yes, basic level - able to obtain and communicate basic information with citizens and includes such skills as using and understanding simple greetings, introductions, numbers, addresses, money, days of the week, months of the year, members of the family, interrogative words, pronouncing and using names correctly, and giving and following general directions in Spanish.
• Yes, intermediate level - able to communicate with a higher level of proficiency, which may include communication of technical language and instructions. Examples of an Intermediate Level would be in situations such as police investigations, communicating legal rights or health and safety issues, translating documents for public distribution, and making presentations or representing the City at public functions or events to communicate information in Spanish.

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How did you hear about this position? (Check all that apply)

• Arizona Building Officials (AZBO)
• international Code Council (ICC)
• League of Arizona Cities and Towns
• Governmentjobs.com
• Indeed.com
• LinkedIn
• Social Media
• City of Mesa Employee
• Other

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