Building Inspector

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:05/19/26

Division:

Building Safety Division Management Level:Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

This Building Inspector position is seeking an experienced structural inspector. A candidate should have a keen eye for detail, direct experience in the permitting, installation, and alteration of construction projects, ideally in both residential and commercial applications.

The Building Inspector role is a great opportunity for someone who:

Has an eye for detail relating to structural safety.

Enjoys working with a collaborative and experienced team.

Wants to conduct fieldwork in various locations throughout Jefferson County.

If this sounds like you, Jefferson County Building Safety Inspector role may be what you’ve been searching for!

The Building Inspector is responsible for performing technical inspection work throughout the county. This individual will inspect various structures (industrial, commercial, residential, etc.) to ensure compliance with building codes. The Building Inspector reviews blueprints, diagrams and plans, and a variety of structures in progress and in final form, to ensure compliance with codes. Failed inspections require this role to issue correction notices and stop-work orders, as well as explanations of correction notices and building codes to various officials, agencies and the public.

This work also involves responding to complaints regarding potential building code violations.

SCHEDULE:

This position typically operates on a traditional 5-day workweek (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm) in the field and in office.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $38.00 – $40.00 USD Hourly Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information,  for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Building Inspector is responsible for:

Driving throughout the county to perform various types of inspections (plumbing, and structural safety, etc.).

Note:

Inspections in the field require extensive use of a ladder.

Employee MUST be able to lift 50-100 lbs. of material as needed for fieldwork and inspections.

Ensuring compliance with current building safety codes.

Interpreting plans and issuing written code interpretations.

Working with the Sheriff's Office and fire departments to evaluate hazardous conditions where appropriate.

Explaining product installation requirements and clarifying technical codes.

Issuing corrections and stop work orders.

Ensuring adherence of scope of work to accepted plans and documents.

Maintaining a wide variety of accurate records, forms and reports in conjunction with field inspections.

Providing customers field training pertaining to construction procedures and code interpretations.

Providing administrative backup for office staff. This can include, but is not limited to, answering phones, scheduling inspections, clarifying written notices, explaining policies and procedures and giving general information when needed.

This role is expected to testify in court when a situation requires.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities that lead to success in this role include:

Understanding, or Willingness to Learn, Applicable Building Safety Codes Basic Computer Skills Related to Data Entry Positive Attitude Excellent Communication Skills Team Player Willingness to Learn New Procedures Collaborative Spirit

QUALIFICATIONS:

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