Building Official / Code Enforcement Officer

City of North Sioux City; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Sioux City is seeking a service-oriented professional to serve as Building Official / Code Enforcement Officer. This full-time role administers the city’s building-permit, plan-review, inspection, certificate-of-occupancy, property-maintenance, nuisance, and zoning-enforcement functions.

The employee will work with residents, contractors, developers, City leadership, state inspectors, and outside professionals to ensure code compliance and public safety through thorough

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; valid driver’s license.
• Three years of construction, inspection, plan-review, code-enforcement, or zoning experience preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review residential and commercial plans for code compliance.
• Issue permits, correction notices, stop-work orders, citations, and occupancy certificates.
• Conduct foundation, framing, final, change-of-occupancy, and complaint-based inspections.
• Investigate nuisances, unpermitted work, zoning complaints, and property-maintenance violations.
• Maintain records and explain requirements to applicants and the public.

Skills

Construction methods

Plan reading

Inspections

Codes and compliance

Judgment

Communication skills

Documentation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

North Sioux City is seeking a service-oriented professional to serve as Building Official /

Code Enforcement Officer. This full-time position administers the City’s building-permit, plan-review, inspection, certificate-of-occupancy, property-maintenance, nuisance, and zoning-enforcement functions. The employee will work with residents, contractors, developers, City leadership, state inspectors, and outside professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review residential and commercial plans for compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Issue permits, correction notices, stop-work orders, citations, and certificates of occupancy.
• Conduct foundation, framing, final, change-of-occupancy, and complaint-based inspections.
• Investigate unsafe buildings, nuisances, unpermitted work, zoning complaints, and property-maintenance violations.

• Maintain records and explain requirements to applicants and the public.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess knowledge of construction methods, plan reading, inspections, codes, or municipal compliance; judgment; communication and documentation skills; and the ability to work independently.

A high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license are required. Three years of construction, inspection, plan-review, code-enforcement, or zoning experience is preferred.

Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Certification

ICC certifications are preferred but not required. Candidates with experience who are willing to learn and obtain certifications are encouraged to apply. The anticipated certification timeline includes B1 Residential Building Inspector within 12 months, R3 Residential Plans Examiner within 18 months, ICC 64 Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector within 24 months, and B2 Commercial Building Inspector or B3 Building Plans Examiner within 36 months.

Compensation

Hiring range: $30.50-$38.09 per hour, depending on qualifications. Full career range:

$30.50-$43.10 per hour, plus City benefits.

First review is September 18, 2026; open until filled.

North Sioux City is an equal opportunity employer.