Building Inspector I, II, III

Highland City; Highland (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland City in Highland, UT seeks a Building Inspector I, II or III to review construction plans, conduct field inspections, and work with contractors, property owners, and residents to resolve code questions. We may hire at Level I, II, or III based on qualifications.

Starting wages range for Building Inspector I–III is the provided hourly pay scale, with a non-exempt, full-time role that includes outdoor work, city travel, and staying current on code changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years construction industry experience or one year plus all four residential certifications.
• Full residential ICC/State inspector certification for II; II requires certification; III requires both residential and commercial certifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial construction for code compliance.
• Review plans and specifications with technical judgment.
• Explain findings, document violations, and follow up on corrections.
• Answer questions from builders, architects, engineers, owners, and the public.
• Maintain inspection records and stay current on code changes.

Skills

Field inspections

Plan review

Code interpretation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Residential certification readiness

Tools

ICC/State inspector certification

Job description

Building Inspector I, II or III

Highland | Planning & Zoning Department

Help ensure that homes and businesses in our community are built safely and meet adopted codes. Highland is seeking a Building Inspector to review construction plans, conduct field inspections, and work with contractors, property owners, and residents to resolve code questions. We may hire at Level I, II, or III based on qualifications.

What you'll do

• Inspect residential and commercial construction for compliance with approved plans and applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and zoning codes.

• Review plans and specifications, applying technical judgment to construction methods and materials.

• Explain inspection findings clearly, document violations, and follow up on corrections.

• Answer questions from builders, architects, engineers, property owners, and the public.

• Maintain inspection records and stay current on code changes.

Qualifications by level

• Inspector I: High school diploma or equivalent and either two years of construction industry experience, or one year of related experience plus all four residential certifications. This is a training level for inspectors working toward ICC/State certification.

• Inspector II: High school diploma or equivalent; four years of construction industry experience, including two years of building inspections and plan checking; and full residential ICC/State inspector certification.

• Inspector III: High school diploma or equivalent; six years of industry experience, including five years of building inspections and plan checking; and full residential and commercial inspector certification.

Hourly pay

Level: Pay Range:

Building Inspector I $25.96 - $33.75

Building Inspector II $28.86 - $40.41

Building Inspector III $32.33 - $45.26

Starting wage will be based on education and experience. This is a non-exempt, full-time position subject to the demands of the building division.

Candidates must be at least 18, hold a valid Utah driver's license, and pass a drug screen and background check. This role includes work at outdoor construction sites in varying weather and on uneven surfaces, as well as travel within the city.

If you enjoy solving practical problems, applying construction knowledge, and helping people understand the path to code compliance, we encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment testing including but not limited to: Background check (18 years of age and older), Driving Record Review, Drug Screen, and Human Performance Evaluation.