Building Inspection Manager

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensatory time leave

Job summary

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) is seeking a Building Inspector to oversee the Division of Building Inspection’s core activities, ensuring enforcement of the Kentucky Building Code, Residential Code, and pertinent ordinances.

The role requires orchestrating daily operations, supervising staff, and coordinating with various agencies to maintain compliance and high standards in construction oversight.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in architecture, engineering, fire science, or building technology.
• Six years of experience in a directly related construction position reading and interpreting building plans and specifications; or drafting duties.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities and manages daily operations of the assigned section, including staffing, training, policy development, project review and reporting.
• Manages, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.
• Reviews and approves permit applications, construction plans and documents for commercial projects.
• Reviews and interprets building codes, ordinances, and zoning regulations to assist staff and the public.
• Coordinates with internal divisions, departments, and external organizations to ensure compliance.
• Represents LFUCG at internal and external meetings and trainings.
• Collects and provides evidence, files criminal complaints as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Reading building plans/specifications

Education

Associate's degree in architecture, engineering, fire science, or building technology

Job description

• The minimum salary is $68,985.28 annually.
• This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
• Pay Grade 524

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 16, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to administer and direct activities over one of the core sections within the Division of Building Inspection responsible for ensuring consistent enforcement of the Kentucky Building Code, Kentucky Residential Code, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinances.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree in architecture, engineering, fire science, or building technology
• Six years of experience in a directly related construction position, such as a foreman, that requires reading and interpreting building plans and specifications; or work performing building design or drafting duties for an architect or engineer
• Additional years of aforementioned education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of aforementioned experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directs activities and manages the daily operations and programs of assigned section to include staffing, training, policy development, project review and research, and reporting requirements
• Manages, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff
• Reviews and approves permit applications, construction plans and documents, and mechanical plans for commercial projects
• Reviews and interprets building codes, ordinances, and zoning regulations to assist staff, set enforcement, and solves issues with the public, building and homeowners, engineers, contractors, and inspectors
• Coordinates with internal divisions, departments, and City offices, and other external organizations and agencies to ensure compliance
• Represents LFUCG and the division at various internal and external meetings, conferences, and training seminars
• Collects and provides evidence, files criminal complaints and provides assistance with civil and criminal cases, as needed
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Kentucky Certified Building Inspector, Level III
• Upon hire, must enroll and maintain membership in the Kentucky Certified Building Inspector Program as a condition of continued employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
• Employees within the Divisions of Building Inspection and Code Enforcement, whose job duties include issuing civil citations or permits for the use of and/or conditions on real property and/or residential real property within Fayette County, or inspectors within the Division of Fire - Fire Prevention Bureau must comply with CAO Policy 23R (¿Acquisition of Real Property From Property Owners Under Certain Notices and/or Orders¿), which states that employees shall not own any interest in residential real property or possess an ownership interest in a business that manages, maintains or oversees the management or maintenance of any residential, real property in Fayette County. In addition, no employee who works in a Division with regulatory or civil enforcement authority over real property located in Fayette County shall acquire an interest in real property in Fayette County with any outstanding citation, notice or order from the Division in which he or she works, regardless of whether the citation, notice, or order was issued by the employee or someone else in the Division. This policy extends to immediate family members, any supervisor(s), Director and Deputy Director, and Commissioner of the Department in which the identified employee is employed. Employees may be required to disclose all real property owned by the employee as well as their immediate family members. Property and business ownership exemptions may apply.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.