What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Combination Inspector (Building Code Examiner) - Planning & Development position at City of Phoenix?
About This Position
The Planning & Development Department guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring the safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents as well as elected officials provide oversight as the city grows and needs to arise. The process is governed through the development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.
The Planning & Development Department currently has a vacancy for a Commercial Combination Inspector in the Inspections Division. This Commercial Combination Inspector position primarily works in the Field as a Plan reviewer and Building Inspector. The position is part of the City of Phoenix Commercial Permit By Inspector (PBI) Program.
The Commercial Combination Inspector will perform highly specialized and complex residential and/or commercial construction plan review AND inspection work, determine the proposed construction conforms to various codes and ordinances, and interprets building plans and specs. They will review construction drawings for approval, perform inspections for residential or commercial projects, and at a pre-construction meeting determine when construction may begin. Work is performed under the general direction of a General Inspection Field Supervisor or a Site Development Supervisor.
Commercial Combination Inspector This position in Commercial meets with representatives of commercial projects to perform multi-family discipline plan review and inspections. This assignment differs as it is a multi-discipline clarification with a broader range of duties including plan review, and inspections of multi-family, tenant improvements, fire damage repairs, and demolition. Each incumbent is responsible for reviewing and approving construction drawings and plans, and ensuring the proposed construction is compliant with the International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code (NEC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO), Ansi/A117.1 (Accessibility), and the City of Phoenix Building Code.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Pay Range: $35.78 to $52.87 per hour.
Hiring Range: $35.78 to $43.49 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
Recruitment closes August 11, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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Building Code Examiner, JC:60200, ID# 62232, 07/28/26, USM, SG, Benefits:003
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The Planning & Development Department guides the physical development of the city by preserving our historic sites, planning what can be built where, and ensuring the safe construction of buildings and infrastructure. A host of advisory and governing bodies of residents as well as elected officials provide oversight as the city grows and needs to arise. The process is governed through the development and enforcement of city codes and ordinances.
The Planning & Development Department currently has a vacancy for a Commercial Combination Inspector in the Inspections Division. This Commercial Combination Inspector position primarily works in the Field as a Plan reviewer and Building Inspector. The position is part of the City of Phoenix Commercial Permit By Inspector (PBI) Program.
The Commercial Combination Inspector will perform highly specialized and complex residential and/or commercial construction plan review AND inspection work, determine the proposed construction conforms to various codes and ordinances, and interprets building plans and specs. They will review construction drawings for approval, perform inspections for residential or commercial projects, and at a pre-construction meeting determine when construction may begin. Work is performed under the general direction of a General Inspection Field Supervisor or a Site Development Supervisor.
Commercial Combination Inspector This position in Commercial meets with representatives of commercial projects to perform multi-family discipline plan review and inspections. This assignment differs as it is a multi-discipline clarification with a broader range of duties including plan review, and inspections of multi-family, tenant improvements, fire damage repairs, and demolition. Each incumbent is responsible for reviewing and approving construction drawings and plans, and ensuring the proposed construction is compliant with the International Building Code (IBC), National Electrical Code (NEC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO), Ansi/A117.1 (Accessibility), and the City of Phoenix Building Code.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Possess a strong commercial inspection and plan review background.
- Knowledge of ICC (International Code Council) construction codes.
- Knowledge of International Building code (IBC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), and International Mechanical code (IMC).
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees, departments, and the general public.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Pay Range: $35.78 to $52.87 per hour.
Hiring Range: $35.78 to $43.49 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation
- Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
- Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
- Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
- Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
- Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
- When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
- Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Employer paid long-term disability.
- Free Bus/light rail pass.
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of experience reviewing plans, schedules, and other data to ensure proposed construction conforms to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, zoning ordinance, and related regulations. (Two years at the level of Construction Permit Specialist II).
- By the end of probation or within the first 12 months of lateral transfer, must obtain the following certifications:
- ICC Building Plans Examiner
- AND Obtain ONE of the following certifications:
- Electrical Plans Examiner OR IAEI Electrical Inspector, Plan Review
- ICC Commercial Building Inspector
- ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner OR IAPMO Mechanical Plans Examiner
- IAPMO Plumbing Plans Examiner OR ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner
- ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
- ICC Electrical Inspector OR IAEI Electrical Inspector, General
- ICC Mechanical Inspector OR IAPMO Mechanical Inspector
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
- For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
- The City job description can be found here.
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Two or more years of commercial inspection experience.
- Experience reviewing construction plans.
- Experience using construction permit and/or electronic plan review software
- Experience preparing and interpreting building construction plans.
- Experience working with the public or on a public counter.
Recruitment closes August 11, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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Building Code Examiner, JC:60200, ID# 62232, 07/28/26, USM, SG, Benefits:003
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $720 - $6,500