Building Inspector

KLC Utilities Partnership; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Elizabethtown is seeking a Code Enforcement Inspector to perform field and office inspections, review documents, and ensure compliance with building codes. You will meet with property owners and contractors to discuss code requirements and inspection outcomes, while maintaining accurate records.

The role involves outdoor inspections, clear communication with the public, and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should be able to work in varying weather and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive visitors and telephone calls in an office setting.
• Operate modern office equipment including printers, computers, and associated software.
• Assist in maintaining all records and documents of inspections and code enforcement actions.
• Visually review and process documents and place records in proper storage location.
• Visit properties in the field to discuss compliance with ordinances with owners, architects and contractors.
• Communicate with property owners, contractors, and the public regarding code requirements, inspection results, and permit status.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Perform inspections to ensure structures are safe for occupancy and meet minimum requirements.
• Perform visual inspections of properties and buildings including stairs, roofs, crawl spaces, uneven surfaces.
• Schedule inspections and prepare enforcement notices; coordinate with staff/other agencies.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Hear and communicate clearly in person and by telephone.
• Place records in proper location in the office (up to 15 pounds).
• Communicate clearly with the public in a polite manner.
• Work overtime or outside regular hours as needed.
• Assist in condemnation actions of unsafe structures.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Job description

City of Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown, KY

Date Posted: 10/22/2026 10:05:16 AM

Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In an office setting, receives visitors and telephone calls.
• Operate modern office equipment including printers, computers, and associated software.
• Assist in maintaining all records and documents of inspections and code enforcement actions.
• Visually reviews and processes documents and places documents in proper storage location.
• In the field, visits properties to meet and talk with owners, architects and contractors about compliance with the ordinances, rules, and regulations relating to the building codes and provides information to ensure understanding with current rules and regulations.
• Communicate with property owners, contractors, and the general public regarding code requirements, inspection results, and the status of permit applications.
• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
• Perform inspections to determine that structures are safe for occupancy and meet the minimum established requirements for the proper construction and maintenance of structures, appliances, equipment, and utilities.
• Perform visual inspections of properties and buildings, including but not limited to, climbing stairs, climbing on to roofs, crawling under crawl space areas, walking on uneven surfaces.
• Schedule inspections and prepare notices relating to enforcement of the codes. Inspections and enforcement activities may be coordinated with other staff and/or agencies.
• Perform job functions in outside weather conditions.
• Hear and communicate clearly in person and by telephone.
• Place records in their proper location in the office by standing, walking, stooping and carrying file folders, plans and other items (up to 15 pounds at times).
• Communicate with the general public in a clear, polite, and understandable manner.
• Work overtime, or at hours other than regular office hours, as necessary.
• Assist in actions taken in the condemnation of unsafe structures.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Salary Information: $21.42 - $25.28 per hour
Application Deadline: 11/30/2026

Barb Jones
Human Resources Manager
200 W Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

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