BUILDING OFFICIAL

Building Official

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 that supports the building development in one of the desirable places to live in Arizona!

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.