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Location : 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Job Number: 2700026
Department: Development Services
Division: 1530-BUILDING SAFETY
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Announcement
The City of Chandler Development Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Building Inspector Senior or Building Inspector based on experience. The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, with the possibility for a flexible schedule option after successful completion of probation.
Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.
Why work for Chandler?
• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
Who we are
The City of Chandler Development Services team, consisting of 86 positions, provides sound land use planning strategies, responsible design development standards, and high quality, safety compliant infrastructure in all areas of Development Services, including planning, GIS, building safety, development engineering, telecommunications and utility franchise, City fiber, transportation engineering, and customer service and permits. The Building Inspections team is a progressive and innovative team that partners with the development community, contractors, other departments, and citizens to deliver quality services in support of the City of Chandler's Mission and Values.
Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to join our team as a Building Inspector or Building Inspector Senior depending on your qualifications.
Building Inspector Senior's perform more complex field work and office work as well as inspecting larger and more complex industrial and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire, energy and accessibility and other building and construction codes.
Building Inspector's perform field and office work along with inspections of residential and commercial construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable building and construction codes. Work is performed under close supervision while developing knowledge of inspection practices, codes, and regulations.
Building Inspector Senior ($33.84 - $49.06 Hourly) To view complete job description, please click here.
Minimum qualifications
• A High School Diploma or GED and additional technical training; and
• 3 years of experience in building inspection; or
• 3 years of construction work in one of the four major trades: Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical or Building Construction or a related field; and a minimum of 1 year of building inspection experience; and
• 2 ICC Inspector Certifications upon hire or promotion; and
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Building Inspector ($33.02 - $44.57 Hourly) To view complete job description, please click here
Minimum qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED and some coursework or technical training in construction, building inspection, or a related field; and
• 2 years of construction-related experience including 1 year of building inspection experience; and
• At least 1 ICC certification within 6 months of hire or promotion; and
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired qualifications
• Additional ICC (International Code Council) certifications.
• Bachelor's degree
This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
The City of Chandler will conduct a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.
The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please
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Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

• Not completed High School
• High School or GED
• Associates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

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Have you completed some coursework or technical training in construction, building inspection or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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Please select from the following list the number of years of building inspection experience you have.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 7 or more years

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Please select from the following list the number of years of experience you have performing construction-related work in one of the four major trades (Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Construction).

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 - 7 years
• 8 or more years

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Do you currently hold one or more International Code Council (ICC) certifications?

• Yes
• No

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Please list all of your current International Code Council (ICC) Certifications. If you do not have any write in "N/A" in the space provided.
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