Salary : $81,182.40 - $109,636.80 Annually
Location : Fire Administration, Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Division: Prevention Services
Department: Prevention Services
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Introduction
The Fire Inspector plays a key role in keeping our community safe. In this position, the Fire inspector will inspect buildings and properties to identify fire hazards and ensure compliance with fire prevention codes and standards. They will also investigate fire causes and origins and engage with the public by providing education on fire-prevention practices and safety programs. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact while working collaboratively with both the Fire Department and the community.

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Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $45.85/hour or $95,368.00/annually.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience

• A High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in International Code Council (ICC), preferably International Fire Code (IFC) code, application, or enforcement.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Credentials and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Certification from the ICC in the current city adopted version of the IFC is required within 12 months of hire date.
• Completion of the National Fire Academy Fire Investigation Classes, or the Arizona Arson Investigation series I and II certification is required within 12 months of hire date.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

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Work Environment/Physical Demands

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Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
01

Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

• Interlock Device
• Court Mandated Restricted Hours
• I have a Graduated Driver's License (Class G License).
• Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
• I have no restrictions on my driver's license

03

Please indicate which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.

• High School / GED or Equivalent
• HS/GED/Equivalent & Some College Coursework
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the above

04

Do you have at least three years of experience in International Code Council (ICC), preferably International Fire Code (IFC) code, application, or enforcement?

• Yes
• No

05

If you have at least three years of experience in International Code Council (ICC), preferably International Fire Code (IFC) code, application, or enforcement, please summarize your experience below. Note: The experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
06

Please select any of the following you have completed:

• National Academy of Fire Investigation classes
• Arizona Arson Investigation Series I and II certifications
• Certification from the ICC in the current city adopted version of the IFC
• None

07

I understand that a Certification from the ICC in the current city adopted version of the IFC is required within 12 months of hire date.

• I acknowledge

08

I understand that Completion of the National Fire Academy Fire Investigation Classes, or the Arizona Arson Investigation series I and II certification is required within 12 months of hire date.

• I acknowledge

09

I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations.

• Yes
• No

10

Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

• City Website
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
• Recruiter
• Other

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