Senior Code Inspector Specialist

SENIOR CODE INSPECTOR SPECIALIST

(Two Positions)

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on January 18, 2024

Hourly Salary Range:

$41.21 - $55.01

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave.

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Community Development/Code Compliance

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#901998

DESCRIPTION

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Interprets, explains, and enforces the provisions of codes and ordinances or other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; researches code-related issues as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct violations.
• Provides information and assistance concerning codes/ordinances, code/ordinance interpretation, variances, code compliance, and related issues; discusses violations and problem areas with property owners, business owners, property managers, or other parties; recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions or complaints concerning violations.
• Manages cases involving greater levels of public relations sensitivity or negotiation skills.
• Prepares cases for court actions, assists City Attorney’s office in determining appropriate disposition of outstanding cases; testifies in court.
• Researches information, prepares materials for, attends and provides technical assistance to City Boards and Commissions.
• Coordinates code compliance activities with other officers, departments, or agencies and individuals.
• Provides training to employees or other individuals; trains staff on updated codes and requirements; develops and presents training programs as needed.
• Participates in planning, developing, organizing, evaluating, and supervising the activities of staff of the Neighborhood Enhancement section to ensure work is performed in an efficient and effective manner and objectives are fulfilled.
• Participates in budget preparation.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with citizens, citizen groups, neighborhood leaders, elected officials and other City departments; conducts educational awareness meetings with homeowner associations, neighborhood groups, or other community organizations.
• Develops and implements programs to provide citizen participation in property maintenance and neighborhood improvement efforts within targeted neighborhood areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires four (4) years of experience in program management, technical inspection, planning, architecture, landscape design, building permits, engineering, law enforcement, investigative or directly related to the core functions of this position.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, criminal justice, public administration or degree related to the core functions of this position.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Additional certifications by the American Association of Code Enforcement are preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of job descriptions for the City of Tempe go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisor Association (TSA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.