Building Inspector

Scott County, Iowa; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scott County Employment Benefits

Job summary

Scott County, Iowa, is seeking a Building Inspector for Davenport. Under general supervision, you will conduct building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections to promote safety for County residents and visitors.

This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive hourly pay. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED plus five years in building trades or inspections, and ICC Building Inspector certification within one year, plus Iowa Electrical/Mechanical Inspector

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND five (5) years of experience in a building trade or inspections.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical and building trades; familiarity with local, state, and federal codes.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; establish cooperative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building inspections.
• Inspects new, remodeled, and repaired commercial, industrial, and residential buildings; reviews plans for compliance.
• Investigates and resolves complaints, including zoning; submits inspection reports.
• May interact with contractors and owners; answers questions about code requirements.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED + 5 years inspection experience

Job description

Scott County is accepting online applications for the following position. Scott County participates inthe federal E-Verify programto verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 4:30pm Central Time.

Job Title: Building Inspector

Closing Date/Time: Sunday, 11/8/2026, 4:30 pm

Job Title: Building Inspector

Closing Date/Time: Sunday, 11/8/2026, 4:30 pm

Salary: $28.75 to $39.64 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Davenport, Iowa

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Building Inspector conducts building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections to promote the safety of Scott County citizens and visitors.

Job Responsibilities

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building inspections.
• Makes field inspections of new, remodeled and repaired commercial, industrial and residential buildings: enforces code and ordinance provisions; checks survey stakes to see if excavation is in the proper place; inspects structural work for conformity with submitted plans; approves condition of buildings before they are moved; makes final inspections prior to use. Performs building plans review.
• Investigates and resolves complaints, including zoning; submits inspection reports for office records.
• May perform various duties in the building inspection office: makes telephone contacts with contractor or owners; answers questions concerning building code requirements.
• Attends required training to maintain certifications.
• Demonstrates the ability to exemplify, by his/her actions, the County PRIDE philosophy.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Standards for Initial Consideration

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND five (5) years of experience in a building trade or inspections; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in plumbing, electrical, mechanical and building trades.
• Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Scott County adopted zoning ordinances.
• Scott County roads and geography.
• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices.

Skill in:

• Reading and interpreting plans specifications and blueprints of ordinary complexity and to compare them with construction in process. Performing thorough inspections and identifying code violations.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with contractors, property owners, government officials, and the general public.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Supplemental Information

License and Certification Requirements

Must be a certified International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector (or obtain such certification within one (1) year of employment).

Must be an Iowa State certified Electrical Inspector and/or certified Mechanical Inspector (or obtain such certification within one (1) year of employment).

Must possess a valid Driver's license.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Work is performed in a standard office environment and in the field at various construction sites. While in the field, may be exposed to dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm from construction sites or unsafe building conditions, and hazardous chemicals. May be required to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, climb stairs, and traverse uneven surfaces.

Benefits

The following is a summary of benefits provided to non-union County employees. Benefits for employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement may vary somewhat depending on specific contract provisions.

• Scott County Employment Benefits