Description
The Town of Paradise Valley (Town) is seeking a knowledgeable, experienced, and customer-focused Building Official to lead the Town's building division. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to play a key role in ensuring safe, high-quality development that supports the preservation of the Town's heritage and natural beauty.
The Building Official oversees all aspects of building plan review, permitting, and inspection services, ensuring compliance with adopted building codes, zoning ordinances, and municipal regulations. This position works closely with Town staff, developers, contractors, and residents to promote a safe and efficient built environment. The Building Official is responsible for seven employees and may serve as the designated Town Fire Marshal.
Come join a team supports the building development in one of the desirable places to live in Arizona! Click Building Official for the complete job description.
The Town proudly offers:
Competitive Wages
- $109,474 – $145,965(DOE).
Superior Work Environment
- Supportive leadership, cooperative and hardworking staff, and the opportunity to support the development of incredible buildings in amazing locations.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- 100% Town-paid medical and dental for employees, with up to 90% Town-paid premiums for dependents.
- 120 hours of paid vacation with 60 hours advanced upon hire.
- 96 hours of annual sick leave accruals.
- 10 paid holidays + 1 special holiday + 2 personal days.
- 320 hours of paid parental leave.
- $5,250 tuition reimbursement annually.
- Life, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage (100% Town-paid).
- Enrollment in ASRS with excellent retirement benefits.
- $115 monthly cell phone allowance.
Requirements
The Town requires:
Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, engineering, construction management or related field.
- Five (5) years’ experience in building code inspection or plan review, construction management and inspection
- Three (3) years of supervisory and administrative experience.
- A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
Licenses and Certifications
- Required: A valid State of Arizona driver’s license upon hire.
- Required: International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)/International Code Council (ICC) certification, as Building Inspector, Combination Inspector or Building Plans Examiner.
- Preferred: ICC certification as a Certified Building Official (CBO).
The selected candidate must also successfully complete a background investigation which may include education, employment, driving, and criminal history checks.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The recruitment is open until filled with a first review of applications Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Interested candidates must complete an online application. Incomplete applications will be returned for completion or rejected with no further consideration.
Applicants must meet the posted minimum requirements.
The Town of Paradise Valley is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.
