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Description 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.

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you.

We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well. 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 Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One 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. Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips for completing an application at Pinal County: Application Tips JOB SUMMARY Perform building inspections for the Building Safety Department (BSD), review plans and technical drawings, inspect building site and verify the building's compliance to codes, regulations, and ordinances, and respond to building and construction code inquiries from the public under general supervision. TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES Inspect residential and commercial buildings and structures built or altered, to assure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations and enforce state and regional building and safety codes.

Review plans and specifications to gain familiarity with the projects prior to inspection. Perform assigned field inspections to examine and evaluate the building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work performed and materials used and verify quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates, 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, issue 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 communication 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.

Research and study state and local building and safety codes and standards. Provide information to the general public in matters relating to construction and code requirements and other applicable ordinances. 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK High school diploma or GED equivalent. Three (3) years of journey-level general construction experience of which one (1) year of experience must be in code enforcement or inspection. International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector (IRC) or Commercial Building Inspector (IBC) certification is required within one (1) year of hire.

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: All required certifications must be maintained to remain valid, and are a condition of continued employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of Federal, state, and regional building, housing, and technical codes and regulations. Knowledge of Federal, state and regional safety precautions, rules, and regulations for construction sites.

Knowledge of building construction principles, practices, materials, and methods. Knowledge of methods and techniques of inspecting buildings, structures, and facilities. Skill in interpreting building and safety regulations and comparing them with plans, maps, and technical specifications.

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 safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval. 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.