Salary: $34.15 - $51.23 Hourly
Location : Avondale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Development Services
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description
The City of Avondale is Accepting Applications for Senior Building Inspector in the Development Services Department.
Schedule, conduct, and complete inspection services for the City of Avondale Building Division. Provides inspections and verifies construction to ensure compliance with the City's adopted building life safety codes for new and existing buildings. Assists the Deputy Building Official and Chief Building Official in preparing and executing inspection policies, process improvements, and ensures adherence to directives. Maintains inspection records and results and compiles statistical inspection data requested from various agencies.

This position performs complex building inspection work requiring the use of considerable independence, judgment, and initiative. The incumbent is expected to assume responsibility for inspection scheduling, coordinating inspection activities with other divisions and departments, and providing training, direction, oversight, and mentorship to lower-level inspectors.
Essential Functions

Performs building inspections for compliance with the City's adopted building life safety codes including architectural/structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy efficiency, and accessibility on projects ranging from minor residential to complex commercial buildings.

Receives, schedules, routes daily inspections, and generates inspection schedules and reports.

Inspects alterations and modifications to existing structures and swimming pools. Issues stop-work orders for unpermitted or unsafe work and investigates complaints involving unsafe structures and code violations. Evaluates field conditions and works to achieve compliance through approved alternatives.

Exercises independent technical judgment in the field regarding materials, methods, and installations to determine compliance with adopted codes, approved construction documents, and the intent of applicable code requirements. Maintains accurate and complete inspection records through daily field reports and documentation of inspection activities.

Coordinates with City departments and divisions, other municipalities, external agencies, and utility providers to support inspection and code compliance activities. Provides assistance and clarification of City policies and procedures.

To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate's Degree or graduation from a trade school in a related field or any combination of experience and education.

Knowledge of current applicable codes, regulations, and standards; new codes and changes to existing codes; new methods, materials, trends, and advances in the profession.

Three (3) years of experience working with complex residential/commercial construction projects.

Residential Building Inspector (B1) Certification is required.

International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector (B2) is required within twelve (12) months of hire.

Must obtain one (1) additional certification from the International Code Council within twelve (12) months of hire in the following: Commercial Energy Plans Examiner (78), Commercial Energy Inspector (77), Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner (21), Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2), Commercial Plumbing Inspector (P2), or Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2).

A valid Arizona Driver's License is required upon hire.
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01

Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

• Not completed High School
• High school or GED
• Associates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02

What experience do you have working with complex residential/commercial construction projects? Please choose from the options below.

• No Experience
• 0-11 months
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 or more years

03

Do you currently obtain a Residential Building Inspector (B1) Certification?

• Yes
• No

04

An International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector (B2) certificate is required within twelve (12) months of hire. Please indicate your certification status from the options below.

• I currently possess a valid International Code Council Commercial Building Inspector (B2) certificate
• I do not currently possess a valid International Code Council Commercial Building Inspector (B2) certificate, but I am willing to obtain one within twelve months of hire
• N/A - I am unable to obtain the certification at this time

05

This position must obtain one (1) additional certification from the International Code Council within twelve (12) months of hire. Please indicate your current certification(s) from the options below.

• None, but I am willing to obtain one within twelve months of hire
• Commercial Energy Plans Examiner (78)
• Commercial Energy Inspector (77)
• Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner (21)
• Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2)
• Commercial Plumbing Inspector (P2)
• Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2)
• I am unable to obtain an additional certification

06

This position requires a valid Arizona Driver's License or the ability to obtain one at the time of hire. Which of the following best describes your current licensing status?

• I currently have a valid Arizona Driver's License
• I have a valid out-of-state driver's license that can be transferred to the State of Arizona by the time of hire
• I do not currently have a driver's license, but I am able to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License by the time of hire
• I am currently unable to meet the driver's license requirement for this position

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