Building Official — Inspections & Code Compliance

city of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Defined-benefit retirement plan

Job summary

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Building Official to perform routine and technical tasks related to enforcing building and related codes. This role involves examining construction plans and conducting on-site inspections to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances, thereby protecting public health, safety, welfare, and property.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. In addition to a competitive salary, the City offers a generous benefits package, including a defined-benefit

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Building Official Registration under the State of Michigan Skilled Trades Act 407.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Enforce building and related codes through plan review and on-site inspections.
• Examine construction plans to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Protect public health, safety, welfare, and property; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Building inspections

Code enforcement

Plans examination

Education

Building Official Certification

Job description

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Building Official to perform routine and technical tasks related to enforcing building and related codes. This role involves examining construction plans and conducting on-site inspections to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances, thereby protecting public health, safety, welfare, and property.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. In addition to a competitive salary, the City offers a generous benefits package, including a defined-benefit