BUILDING INSPECTOR / PLANS EXAMINER

City of Jarrell; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

TMRS Retirement

Paid Time Off

13 Holidays

Training & Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Jarrell is seeking a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to perform residential and commercial inspections and review construction plans, permit applications, and related documents to ensure compliance with the City’s adopted building codes, zoning ordinances, development regulations, and applicable laws.

This role conducts field inspections at various construction stages, communicates code requirements and deficiencies to applicants and contractors, and assists the public and

Qualifications

• Experience performing residential and commercial inspections.
• Technical knowledge of construction methods and building codes.
• Ability to communicate code requirements and deficiencies to applicants and contractors.
• Able to work with contractors, developers, design professionals, City staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential and commercial building inspections at various construction stages.
• Review plans and permit applications for compliance with building codes and zoning ordinances.
• Communicate code requirements and deficiencies to applicants and contractors.
• Assist the public and development community through the permitting and inspection process.

Skills

Building inspections

Plan review

Code compliance

Communication

Public interaction

Job description

The City of Jarrell is seeking a Building Inspector/ Plans Examiner who performs residential and commercial building inspections and reviews construction plans, permit applications, and related documents to ensure compliance with the City’s adopted building codes, zoning ordinances, development regulations, and applicable laws. This position conducts field inspections at various stages of construction, reviews plans and permit applications, communicates code requirements and deficiencies to applicants and contractors, and assists the public and development community throughout the permitting and inspection process. The position requires technical knowledge of construction methods and building codes, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with contractors, developers, design professionals, City staff, and the public. General supervision is provided by the Development Services Director or designee. The position performs assigned duties with limited supervision and is expected to exercise independent judgment in routine inspections and plan review activities. Work is reviewed through inspection reports, plan review comments, permitting records, and general administrative oversight.

Salary/Benefits: The pay range is $56,120 to $67,345 annually; and will depend upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The City offers Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, TMRS Retirement with 8%/2 to 1 match, Paid Time Off and 13 Holidays during the calendar year. Paid training and growth advancement opportunities are available.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M.

Open until filled.

For any questions, please contact Christi Herring at [phone], ext. 120.