THE FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

Summary

This is the first level of inspections work. Incumbents inspect, approve, or reject all phases of public and private construction and improvements to ensure compliance with plans, standards, specifications, codes and regulations, permits, and any special requirements. Assignments involve inspection of new residential and commercial construction, alteration and repair work. Incumbents work independently in the field and are responsible for making decisions requiring technical discretion, sound judgment, and familiarity with the City's adopted building codes. Incumbents recommend issuance of correction notices or approvals as appropriate and compile reports, maintain logs, records, perform related activities, and provide direction to design professionals, contractors and property owners.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or G.E.D., and two years experience in construction, building inspection or building trades. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

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 to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

Fingerprinting
Criminal Background screening
Drug Screen
E-Verify
Education and Experience Verification
39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please Click Here

01

I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

I acknowledge the above statement.

02

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

03

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

04

Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

Master's Degree, or higher
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
None of the above

05

How many years of experience in construction, building inspection, or building trades do you possess?

6 years or more
4 years to less than 6 years
2 years to less than 4 years
Less than 2 years
None of the above

06

Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?

07

I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

I acknowledge the statement above

08

Describe specific work experience you have in building inspection, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical or other construction work. If none, enter N/A.

09

In dealing with a difficult customer, what is your most important goal?

10

Explain a specific situation when you conformed to a policy even when you did not agree with it?

11

List any ICC certifications that you have obtained. If none, enter N/A.

Required Question

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