CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR

Salary: $57,241.08 - $85,861.88 Annually Location : Glendale, AZ Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2026-04563 Department: City Manager's Office MUNIS- Org Description: Code Compliance Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: 3/12/2026 5:00 PM Arizona Hours per Week: 40 Description The Role:The Code Compliance Inspector performs a variety of routine and technical fieldwork activities to ensure compliance with city codes and ordinances. The ideal candidate will have two (2) years experience in public contact work involving problem resolution preferably in a technical area such as zoning or code enforcement. High school diploma or equivalent required.Salary: This position is: FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week. This position is a Grade 316 with an hourly salary between $27.5197 - $41.2798. Benefits: The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review: 2025 - 2026 Benefits Guide City of Glendale Benefits Presentation Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave: City of Glendale Regular status positions offer: 10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays Vacation leave accrues at: 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25days per year) Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 daysper year) Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day Retirement:This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period The current contribution rate is 12.00% Essential FunctionsTravels/drives to perform field inspections and to ensure compliance with various city codes and zoning ordinances. Performs field inspections in response to complaints and proactively inspects an assigned geographic area to ensure compliance with various city codes and zoning ordinances. Prepares and issues compliance orders for the discontinuance, removal or alteration of conditions that violate city codes or ordinances; performs follow-up inspections to ensure that corrective action has been taken. Maintains effective communication with citizens and property owners in order to explain violations, code requirements and options to resolve code violations. Maintains accurate, comprehensive records and documentation related to work assignments and ensures all information is kept up to date. Works cooperatively with other City departments and agencies; coordinates inspections when necessary to ensure compliance. Works resourcefully with citizens and property owners in order to achieve a high level of voluntary compliance. Mediates disputes and negotiates solutions to resolve non-compliance problems. Coordinates projects with community and/or City services in situations of hardship or other extenuating circumstances to achieve compliance. Attends meetings and other public functions to inform the public on code compliance services. Operates city vehicles. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors Two (2) years experience in public contact work involving problem resolution preferably in a technical area such as zoning or code enforcement. High school diploma or equivalent required. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods and techniques of code interpretation, application and enforceability Routine legal procedures related to compliance of codes and ordinances General research practices and techniques Basic principles and procedures of report writing and record maintenance Basic principles, practices and techniques of building and safety inspection techniques Ability to: Learn and apply city codes, ordinances, policies and procedures Use a personal computer and applicable software Respond to inquiries and complaints in a fair, tactful and professional manner Analyze complex situations and problems; and use sound judgment in making decisions Learn the geography of the City Understand legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Operate city vehicles Special Requirements Valid Arizona driver's license. Will be required to work weekends. May be required to work other than normal business hours. This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing. Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational To view the success factor definitions please click here. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Extensive field inspections with frequent public contact often involving complex and difficult situations. Enters potentially unsafe and unsecured structures; may be exposed to other hazardous conditions. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles. Benefit information is outlined here: 01 This position requires a minimum of two (2) years experience in public contact work involving problem resolution preferably in a technical area such as zoning or code enforcement. High school diploma or equivalent required. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No 02 How many years of experience do you have in public contact work involving problem resolution preferably in a technical area such as zoning or code enforcement? (As a reminder, your answer MUST be reflected in the Work Experience section of the application.) No experience Less than 2 years Between 2 and 5 years More than 5 years 03 How many years of experience do you have in case management? (As a reminder, your answer MUST be reflected in the Work Experience section of the application.) Less than 1 year Between 1 and 2 years Between 2 and 3 years Between 3 and 4 years Between 4 and 5 years Five or more years None of the above 04 How many years of experience do you have in report writing? (As a reminder, your answer MUST be reflected in the Work Experience section of the application.) Less than 1 year Between 1 and 2 years Between 2 and 3 years Between 3 and 4 years Between 4 and 5 years Five or more years None of the above 05 CUSTOMER SERVICE TYPES: Please select the different types of customer service experience you have. (As a reminder, your answer MUST be reflected in the Work Experience section of the application.) Face-to-face interaction Dealing with difficult customers Dispute resolution Telephonic interaction None of the above 06 How many years of experience do you have analyzing and interpreting codes and/or regulations? Less than 1 year Between 1 and 2 years Between 2 and 3 years Between 3 and 4 years Between 4 and 5 years Five or more years None of the above Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04