Building Inspector Job Verona area,Wisconsin USA,Government

General Statement of Duties

This vacancy is one of two Building Inspector positions that is responsible for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating all City building inspection activities and supervising inspection personnel. The Building Inspector position determines department needs, establishes goals, implements procedures and evaluates results obtained. This position performs a variety of administrative and manual tasks for the coordination and enforcement of all Building Codes as required by the City of Verona Code of Ordinances and Wisconsin State Statutes and the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

The Building Inspector is responsible for coordinating, interpreting, and applying Title 15, 1 through 6 of the Verona Code of Ordinances. Decisions within areas of responsibility are made independently.

The City of Verona is a great place to work! We offer an amazing benefit package which includes excellent health insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, ample paid leave and much more! In addition to offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, we encourage our employees to take advantage of our other great perks such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, employee training and development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools designed to help promote an employee's health and wellness!

Please click the "Benefits" tab at the top of this announcement for a summary of our entire benefits package.

The Final date to receive applications for this position is Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

The starting salary for this position will be between $88,678- $105,410 annually. The salary range for this position is $88,678-$119,263 annually.

Tasks of the Building Inspector

Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Building Inspection Department.

Receive inspection requests from contractors; prioritize and assign daily work and special projects to the Assistant Building Inspector and City contractors; follow up on owner/contractor concerns and complaints; and take responsibility for all work performed by subordinates.

Review commercial and residential site plans for compliance with the Building Code and coordinate the review process with the City Engineer, Director of Planning and Development, and Director of Public Works.

Supervise the activities of the Assistant Building Inspector.

Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with state codes and approved site plans.

Maintain all records for building permits, inspections, and certificate of occupancy.

Advise the Mayor, Common Council, Plan Commission, Board of Appeals, Director of Planning and Development, and City Administrator of all relevant issues.

Respond, investigate and suggest solutions to complaints and issues raised by the mayor, aldermen, City Administrator and citizens regarding building and zoning.

Review county, state, and federal legislation that may affect the operation of the department or code of ordinances.

Prepare periodic reports on building statistics for state, federal, and private industry as well as for city records.

Attend Board of Appeals meetings and advise them of laws and regulations that effect pending issues.

Interpret building codes for builders and homeowners.

Oversee and monitor the budget for the building Inspection Department.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

A thorough knowledge of commercial and residential building construction and building codes.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply provisions of laws, ordinances, and rules.
Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with the public and other city employees.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use a computer for word processing, database and spreadsheet analysis.
Knowledge of zoning and planning concepts.

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.) is required.

A minimum of six years of experience in a Building Inspection department, or related organization.

Must have the following Wisconsin State

Certifications:

UDC…


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