Building Code & Plan Review Inspector

Town-of-Plainfield,-i; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Plainfield is seeking a Building Inspector to review building plans and conduct inspections for permits issued for construction, alteration, addition, demolition or repair. The role requires interpreting the Building Code, processing permits, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with technical training, 3–5 years of related experience, and an ICC B1/B2 certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with vocational/technical training in mechanical systems or building trades.
• Must obtain ICC B1 & B2 Certification within 18 months of start.
• Three to five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and maps.

Responsibilities

• Administers, interprets, and enforces the Building Code of the Town of Plainfield.
• Reviews applications and plans to ensure completeness for review.
• Assesses permit fees using the permit management system.
• Releases permit applications for construction and enters data into the system.
• Maintains records of inspection activities and enters results into the system.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and participates in training.
• Cross-trains to support Code Enforcement duties as needed.
• Operates and maintains department vehicles and performs admin duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Professionalism

Dependability

Interpersonal comms

Problem solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Organization & support

Education

High school diploma or GED

ICC B1/B2 certification within 18 months

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Bluebeam

GIS software

Job description

The Town of Plainfield is seeking a Building Inspector to review building plans and conduct inspections for permits issued for construction, alteration, addition, demolition or repair. The role requires interpreting the Building Code, processing permits, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with technical training, 3–5 years of related experience, and an ICC B1/B2 certification within 18 months.