Code Inspector I

Introduction

Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and supporting the community? The Scottsdale Police Department is seeking a Code Inspector to join our dynamic Code Enforcement team. In this highly visible role, you will work directly with residents, business owners and property representatives - serving as a key point of contact and ensuring every interaction is handled with professionalism, clarity and follow-through. A core component of this position is seeking voluntary compliance through education, communication and consistent follow-up. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to accurately assess and document code compliance and a commitment to seeing cases through to resolution. This position may serve in a traditional field inspection capacity or as part of a short-term rental inspection assignment depending on operational needs. You will play a critical role in conducting inspections, coordinating with other city departments and helping maintain a safe, responsive and well-regulated community. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and value meaningful public interaction, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact.

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform field inspections and enforcement duties of the City's Code regarding property maintenance, public nuisances, zoning, signs, housing, and health and safety violations. An employee in this class has daily contact with the public.

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Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity.

The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $33.90 /hour or $70,512.00 annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Two years of public contact experience.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/service assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Responds, orally and/or in writing, to complaints from the public.
• Performs commercial and residential inspections, proactive and complaint-initiated field inspections, preventative enforcement, and other inspections; determines compliance with municipal codes.
• Patrols assigned areas of the City to locate and observe violations of city codes including zoning nuisance, environment, swimming pool, neighborhood enhancement and health and safety ordinance violations.
• Investigates possible violations of City property maintenance, nuisance and zoning codes; identifies violations and properties not in compliance and follows up with notices and citations to ensure compliance with city codes. Works with citizens, property and business owners to correct violations.
• Researches case histories, approval documents, approved construction documents, property ownership records, sales tax licenses, aerial photos, microfiche records, utility records and other related documents as necessary.
• Provides information to the public, other City departments, and interested parties regarding zoning, other regulations, and related departmental programs and policies.
• Prepares reports, documents inspections, issues notices or letters, photographs property conditions and maintains required records.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Some work is performed in a City office environment.
• Physical effort, typically involving some combination of walking, moving, bending, stooping, lifting arms above head, kneeling, crouching and crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight.
• Travel to/from sites and meetings in various locations.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Reach, grip and move debris to gain access to or expose objects for inspection.
• Walk across trenches, dirt piles and climb stairs.
• Exposure to hazardous situations on inspection sites.
• Exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes and unpleasant but not hazardous odors.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, telephone, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
• Operate measuring devices, camera, ladder, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the 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 that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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