Building Official & Code Enforcement Leader

Office of Public Response; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Sioux City is seeking a practical, service-oriented Building Official / Code Enforcement Officer to build and lead a community-focused permitting and inspection program. The successful candidate will combine sound construction judgment with clear communication and consistent enforcement.

The City may consider an experienced ICC-certified official or a strong construction professional who can complete an established certification pathway, with a plan for progression through ICC credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in construction, inspection, code enforcement, zoning, or related field.
• Ability to obtain ICC certifications within the timelines established by the city.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial construction methods, plans and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Administer building permit, plan-review, inspection, certificate-of-occupancy, property-maintenance and enforcement functions.
• Review residential and routine commercial construction documents for compliance with codes, ordinances and permit conditions.
• Perform structural and general building inspections including foundation, framing, final and change-of-occupancy inspections.
• Issue permits, correction notices, stop-work orders, certificates of occupancy and other compliance documents.
• Investigate unsafe buildings, nuisances, unpermitted work and zoning complaints; pursue voluntary compliance when feasible.
• Coordinate with state and local inspectors, engineers, architects, contractors and plan-review professionals.

Skills

Code enforcement

Plan reading

Inspection

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Tools

GIS

Microsoft 365

Permit-management

Job description

North Sioux City is seeking a practical, service-oriented Building Official / Code Enforcement Officer to build and lead a community-focused permitting and inspection program. The successful candidate will combine sound construction judgment with clear communication and consistent enforcement.

The City may consider an experienced ICC-certified official or a strong construction professional who can complete an established certification pathway, with a plan for progression through ICC credentials.