*COMBINATION INSPECTOR/PLANS EXAMINER*

                                                                                                                      Lake Havasu City, AZ

                                                                                                                Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary: $31.91 - $46.27/Hourly; DOQ

*Trainee Salary: $28.71/Hourly

Grade: CP11

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                                                                     

Department: Development Services/Building   

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: You must complete an online application. Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration. Please attach certifications.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:

Lake Havasu City is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Combination Inspector/Plans Examiner to help shape our growing community. If you're passionate about code compliance, construction standards, and public safety — and you don’t mind working in a city where the sun shines 300+ days a year — this might be your dream job!

🛠️ About the Role:

As a Combination Inspector/Plans Examiner, you’ll wear two very important hard hats:

1. Inspector – You'll be out in the field conducting inspections on residential and commercial buildings, ensuring everything is up to code, safe, and built to last.
2. Plans Examiner – You’ll review blueprints and building plans, helping guide developers, architects, and contractors toward compliance from the ground up.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining the quality and safety of our built environment — from backyard patio additions to full-scale commercial developments.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Review building plans for compliance with building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes.
• Perform on-site inspections for ongoing construction projects.
• Communicate clearly with contractors, property owners, and developers about code requirements.
• Issue correction notices and re-inspect as needed.
• Maintain thorough and organized records of all inspections and plan reviews.
• Stay current on building codes, local ordinances, and construction trends.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Knowledgeable and detail-oriented building professional with experience in both field inspections and plan review. 
• Strong communication skills, a solid grasp of building codes, and a commitment to safety and customer service.
• Adaptable and solution-focused, they thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in supporting the responsible growth of Lake Havasu City.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate/Technical degree with coursework in building construction or related field
• 1-3 years’ experience in building inspection, building construction, and building safety plan review/inspections or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of Residential or Commercial Building Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) at hire.
• Possession of Residential or Commercial Building Plans Examiner Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) at hire.
• Fire Inspector I Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) is preferred. 
• Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class. 

The selected candidate who does not possess the required certification will be considered a trainee at the time of hire.

Additional Comments

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. 

Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees: 

• Employer provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation 
• Short Term Disability 
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.  

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid postemployment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.