Building Inspector III

Salary

$56,804.80 - $60,611.20 Annually

City Hall 415 Broad Street, Kingsport, TN

Full Time Regular

2026-6-24

Development Services

Building and Codes Enforcement

06/24/2026

Continuous

Performs technical inspection of all construction projects within the City of Kingsport to ensure compliance with appropriate building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes. Assists in the enforcement of city codes, ordinances, and structures unfit for human habitation.

The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

• Inspects residential, commercial and industrial projects throughout the various construction and/or remodeling phases for compliance to applicable city, State and Federal codes, regulations and/or ordinances including building, plumbing, electrical and gas;
• Checks location of structure or additions against approved plans for compliance to city zoning ordinance for setbacks;
• Inspects materials, workmanship, foundations, footings, and framing;
• Coordinates and schedules joint commercial certificate of occupancy inspections with Fire Marshal’s office;
• Refers interpretative questions of codes to Chief Building Official for review and response to contractors and/or citizens;
• Enter inspection results, schedules inspections, completes inspection checklist in the field;
• Issues certificate of occupancy when project is completed;
• Attaches all necessary documentation to permit or code case;
• Maintains records and files of project status through community development software;
• Train and advise new inspectors;
• Oversee subordinates in the absence of the Chief Building Official;
• Review and approve residential plans for new construction, remodel, and additions; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of building/construction inspection activities;
• Knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations;
• Knowledge of City of Kingsport codes and policies regarding zoning, environmental restrictions and other regulations;
• Knowledge of acceptable safety standards and methods of building construction for commercial, industrial and residential projects;
• Knowledge and ability to utilize computer programs essential to job performance to include table usage in the field;
• Skill in working effectively in an environment subject to quickly changing priorities, constant interruptions, frequent exposure to varying environmental conditions as well as hazards of in-process construction;
• Skill in determining if construction plans/specifications conform with code requirements;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors, city personnel, and the public.

High school graduate or high school equivalent; and five years’ full-time construction work with responsibility as a foreman, inspector, superintendent or related background; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Building Construction or Engineering or closely related area and 3 years’ full-time construction work with responsibility as a foreman, inspector, superintendent, or related background.

• ICC Certification as Residential and Commercial Combination Inspector
• Valid Driver’s License