Commercial Building and Electrical Inspector

Salary: $31.25 - $42.52 Hourly
Location : 100 State St., Beloit, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Community Development
Division: CD-Planning & Building Services
Opening Date: 06/19/2026
Closing Date: 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

Summary of Job

The City of Beloit has an exciting employment opportunity in the Community Development Department as the Commercial Building and Electrical Inspector. This position is under the direction of the Planning and Building Services Division of Community Development.

The Commercial Building and Electrical Inspector is responsible for conducting commercial building and electrical inspections and related office work to secure compliance with municipal, state, and national codes and regulations governing building construction, existing structures, electrical installations and equipment, zoning, and flood plains. Inspection scope is primarily commercial, industrial, and other non-residential buildings and structures, both existing and under construction. This position may also assist with residential inspections under the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code as workload requires.

Works also involves plan review and enforcement to secure compliance with building, housing, zoning, floodplain, mobile home, and electrical codes and related ordinances. This position requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, initiative, and professional responsibility.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
3. Associate's Degree or trade school coursework in construction management, housing, electrical, or closely related field is preferred.
4. A minimum of two (2) years of building inspection experience required, preferably in a municipal government setting.
5. Current Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification from the State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
6. Current Commercial Building Inspector Certification from the State of WI DSPS
7. Current Fire Detection, Prevention, and Suppression Inspector Certification from the State of WI DSPS
8. Current Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC)- Construction Inspector Certification from the State of WI DSPS or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
9. Current Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC)- HVAC Inspector Certification from the State of WI DSPS or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
10. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position may also be considered.

Equal Opportunity
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01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you posses an Associate's Degree or trade school coursework in construction management, housing, electrical, or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a minimum of 2 years of building inspection experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess the Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification from the State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess the Commercial Building Inspector Certification from the State of WI DSPS?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently possess the Fire Detection, Prevention, and Suppression Inspector Certification from the State of WI DSPS?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently possess the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC)- Construction Inspector Certification from the State of WI DSPS? If not, do you ability to obtain within 12 months of hire?

• Yes, I possess this certification.
• No, I do not possess this certification and I cannot obtain this certification.
• No, I do not possess this certification, but I am able to obtain this certification within 12 months of hire.

09

Do you currently possess the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC)- HVAC Inspector Certification from the State of WI DSPS? If not, do you have the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire?

• Yes, I currently possess this certification.
• No, I do not possess this certification and cannot obtain this certification.
• No, I do not possess this certification, but yes I can obtain this certification within 12 months of hire.

10

Please list other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position may also be considered.
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