BUILDING INSPECTOR I

Planning and Development Services Department

Recruitment #2212-2553-001

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Introduction

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

One of the many responsibilities of the City’s Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) is to promote health, safety, economic vitality, and adaptability to the built environment in the City of Tucson, Arizona.

To that end, the Building Safety Division of PDSD has just completed a major restructure of its building inspection classifications.  This restructure supports the PDSD Career Ladders which provides positions at various levels of responsibility based on each employee’s desired focus area and current experience. Different tracks are available based on focus areas (zoning, building, fire, floodplain, etc.) and they encourage upward growth. We are committed to ongoing training opportunities at all career levels to encourage staff to pursue their passions and focus areas or even change their focus areas. Progression within the Career Ladders is accomplished by meeting specific criteria-based requirements of performance and proficiency, minimum requirements of each classification, and competition of excellence.

The Building Safety Division includes staff that process permit applications, perform plan review, conduct inspections in various categories, and authorize buildings to be occupied in the City of Tucson. Building Inspection employees perform critical functions related to residential and/or commercial property inspections to assure compliance with a variety of regulations for health, life safety, and fire protection.

The Planning and Development Services Department challenges employees to pursue different working environments such as in an office, engaging the public, out in the field, or working from home. Hybrid work routines are encouraged, and staff are supported to find their best family/work-life balance.

There are several vacancies within the PDSD Career Ladder - all of which are full-time and eligible for benefits.  

 

ABOUT TUCSON

Tucson has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its lively arts scene, unsurpassed natural beauty, and outdoor lifestyle. Tucson's culture centers around a unique blend of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Anglo-American influences. The city is situated in the Sonoran Desert and is surrounded by five mountain ranges. Blessed with the desert natural beauty and an unsurpassed climate of 360 sunny days a year, Tucsonans embrace a rare lifestyle and are committed to preserving that quality of life. 

The city is home to the University of Arizona and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Tucson is the seat of Pima County and has a Council-Manager form of government. The Tucson metropolitan area supports almost a million residents. As metropolitan Tucson continues to grow, the challenge of meeting resident expectations also increases.

The City of Tucson is committed to providing quality municipal services which promote a healthy community, offer opportunities for participation and leisure, and enable citizens to prosper at work and at home.

 
CITY-WIDE BENEFITS
The City of Tucson offers a wide range of generous benefits for eligible employees. Some of those benefits include:

Health and Wellbeing:
  • Choice of medical, dental and vision insurance plans
  • Life insurance and long-term disability options
  • Employee assistance program to enhance your wellbeing
  • Flexible spending plan for health and dependent care expenses
  • Other voluntary benefits for financial security
Your Security and Future: 
  • Generous pension plans that help employees retire more comfortably
  • Optional deferred compensation plans to save towards retirement
  • Training, professional development, and tuition assistance programs
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Back-up care options for loved ones
Your Peace of Mind:
  • Six weeks paid parental leave when you welcome a child and other generous leave policies
  • New hires enjoy 37 days of paid time off in the first year, with time increasing steadily thereafter (In year one: 13 accrued days of vacation, 13 accrued days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays).
  • Generous employee discounts available 
  • Connections with the community through paid volunteerism and payroll-deducted charitable giving
For a full description of benefits offered to eligible employees, or to inquire further about the City of Tucson's benefits options, please visit: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hr/employee-benefit-snapshot

General Description

Assist with and learn a range of development review functions and will be trained in building inspection. The trainee program is a structured program typically lasting for two years and involves instruction plus on-the-job training and work performance. Appropriate progress and successful completion of the training program is required for continuation in this classification. Upon successful completion of the prescribed training program and acquiring the required licenses and certifications, trainees will be eligible for appointment as Building Inspector II.

Essential Functions

  • Assists and learns to perform field inspections to identify code violations.
  • Assists in and learns to inspect, observe and monitor potential code violations.
  • Assists in and learns to apply appropriate procedures.  
  • Assists in and learns to review building plans.  
  • Assists in and learns to explain code, policies and procedures to the public, in person, on the phone, and through other electronic means.  
  • Assists in and learns to organize and route work by priority to meet specified deadlines.  
  • Assists in and learns to coordinate with other bureaus and outside agencies or contractors to expedite development review.  
  • Assists in and learns to maintain accurate records including documenting inspections made, actions taken, conversations and extensions granted.  
  • Assists in and learns to perform arithmetic calculations needed to determine code compliance. Assists in and learns to update computer records  
  • Assists in and learns to perform research related to permits and development regulations.  
  • Performs related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Level & Type: High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Minimum Experience Qualifications: No experience

Valid and unrestricted Arizona Drivers License

Obtain ICC Inspection Certification within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Selection Plan

All applicants must upload a copy of the required certifications as well as a resume.  The uploaded resume will need to support the information selected/provided in the submitted application. Failure to upload these documents will be considered an incomplete application.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and their responses to their supplemental questions. The most qualified applicants will then be invited to participate in the following assessments:

  • Virtual Oral Board Panel Interviews will be held the week of January 30, 2022

Upon successful completion of all examination processes, the highest scoring applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Employment List.

An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:

  • 10% for your training and experience
  • 10% for your resume review
  • 80% for your panel interview

This recruitment will establish a civil service list and will be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within the next 6 months.

 In-person final selection Interviews may be conducted.

Veterans, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  If you qualify for preference points as outlined in the Employment Profile, you must email your documents to Randall.Moehr@tucsonaz.gov. The DD 214 must be a copy that indicates characterization of service.

If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please email Randall.Moehr@tucsonaz.gov at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

Basic Physical
50 lb Lift Test

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To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.