Inspection Manager

Maricopa County

Inspection Manager overseeing building inspection operations for Maricopa County. Managing staff, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,500 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and oversee the strategic and daily operations of the Building Inspections Division to ensure efficient service delivery, regulatory compliance, operational consistency, and alignment with departmental objectives and organizational priorities
Establish schedules and methods for the building inspection program
Implement, supervise, and update policies and procedures
Provide leadership, oversight, and accountability for inspection personnel by establishing performance expectations, monitoring productivity metrics, evaluating operational outcomes, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Coordinate inspection activities with other County departments, divisions, and outside agencies
Collaborate with executive leadership, other departments, legal representatives, contractors, developers, and external agencies to coordinate inspection activities, resolve regulatory concerns, and support development initiatives
Manage and prioritize division workloads, staffing allocations, inspection schedules, and resource distribution to ensure timely completion of inspections, permit processing, and code enforcement activities
Ensure division staff maintain required certifications, technical competencies, and safety standards through ongoing training, professional development, and compliance monitoring
Provide advanced technical expertise and guidance to inspectors, contractors, design professionals, developers, and internal stakeholders regarding complex code interpretations, construction practices, and regulatory requirements
Review and resolve highly sensitive, technical, or escalated issues involving code disputes, inspection determinations, customer complaints, enforcement actions, and construction compliance matters
Oversee the maintenance of accurate records, inspection documentation, compliance data, and reporting systems in accordance with legal, regulatory, and departmental requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five years of experience in building inspections or plan review with a code enforcement public or municipal agency, including two years of supervisory experience
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field
Post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for the required inspection experience for a maximum of two years
Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
Must possess an International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Official (CBO) certification or have the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
Possession of ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) certification, ICC Commercial Building Inspector (B2) certification, and ICC Building Plans Examiner (B3) certification is valued
Possess at least three certifications from ICC, NFPA, or other certifying agencies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in interpreting complex codes and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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Hard Skills & Tools

building inspectionsplan reviewcode enforcementconstruction practicesregulatory complianceperformance metricsinspection documentationcompliance datacontinuous improvementresource distribution

Soft Skills

leadershipoversightaccountabilitycollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillstrainingevaluationcustomer service

Certifications

International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Official (CBO)ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1)ICC Commercial Building Inspector (B2)ICC Building Plans Examiner (B3)three certifications from ICC, NFPA, or other certifying agencies