Building Inspections Officer - Fairfield

The City of Fairfield is seeking well-qualified, motivated Building Inspections Officers. This role involves enforcing building, plumbing, electrical, and gas codes, as well as City zoning ordinances. Officers ensure that existing and planned structures are safe for occupancy and/or use, and of the type approved for the site. They interact with contractors, workers in a variety of building trades, homeowners, and the general public, providing guidance on acceptable construction practices and enforcing existing building codes.

Officers keep and maintain records and files of all specifications, plans, zoning appeals, complaints, sub‑divisions, approvals, and stop‑work orders.

The City of Fairfield provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages, including medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

Pay range: $47,361 – $73,465

07/06/2026

Grade 23

Full time

• Driver's license.
• Experience interpreting plans and structures for building code compliance (e.g., plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry).
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: installing electrical systems; installing and sizing heating and cooling systems and vents; installing plumbing systems or gas piping; performing structural framing/carpentry work; and overseeing or carrying out residential or commercial construction.

• State‑issued license or certification in plumbing, gas, mechanical, electrical, home builder, or general contractor.
• Stormwater certification.
• Any International Code Council‑issued certification.
• Construction‑related trade school certificate.
• Experience as a general contractor or home builder/remodeler.
• Experience as a foreman for a construction trade.

• Conduct building inspections following professional inspection procedures and utilizing various testing methods and equipment to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and zoning regulations.
• Enforce codes and ordinances by reviewing plans and conducting inspections to ensure compliance and safety.
• Conduct electrical inspections by comparing electrical constructions and installations to plan requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conduct gas inspections by checking for gas leaks, ensuring vent lines are properly installed, and calculating BTUs of gas piping systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conduct general inspection activities for contractors, checking for valid permits, ensuring plans comply with relevant codes, and issuing Certificates of Occupancy in accordance with professional inspection procedures so construction projects are compliant with codes.
• Conduct inspections related to life safety, handicap accessibility, and natural disasters by following professional inspection protocols and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Review plans by comparing details to code requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conduct plumbing inspections by comparing aspects of construction to code requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Engage in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
• Maintain inspection records by filing, researching, documenting records, calculating fees, and preparing for court cases so accurate records are properly maintained in a timely manner.

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of walking, standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Work may involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting and during regular field visits to external places of business, residence, or construction worksites.

The Person nel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment…