Building Official Inspector

SAFEbuilt; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel coverage

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401K matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

SAFEbuilt seeks a Building Official/Inspector for Richland Parish, LA. You will enforce state and local codes, review plans, and serve as liaison with clients to provide top-tier customer service.

Candidate must have ICC Building Official certification or ICC inspector certifications and inspection experience; LSUCCC certification is a plus. Valid driver’s license required. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies and procedures.
• Solid computer skills and MS Office familiarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and independent judgment.
• Self-directed and self-motivated work style.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state and local building codes and reporting requirements.
• Apply building codes, policies and procedures to daily building department operations.
• Assist in developing and administering department and division goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Serve as liaison with clients to ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Attend department and community meetings as required by the client.
• Prepare program budgets and monitor funds, staff time and workflow efficiency.
• Analyze, review, and prepare code amendments or supplements.
• Perform plan reviews for commercial and residential projects.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of local building码

MS Office proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Initiative

Self-motivated

Education

ICC Building Official certification

LSUCCC certification preferred

Job description

Building Official/Inspector – Richland Parish, LA

SAFEbuilt has the technical expertise to provide Community Development services, but the reason for our success is our people. Over 1600 experts make up our team from across the country, with experience in a full range of professional services and skills. Each Team member values integrity, improvement, service, teamwork, and respect. These Core Values are the foundation of positive relationships among coworkers, our clients, residents, and anyone invested in the continued success of their community.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Building Official/Inspector to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self‑starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

Job Requirements

• Responsible for meeting all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to the day‑to‑day functions of the building department.
• Assists in the development and administration of department and division goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary liaison with our clients in this area and is responsible for ensuring that we deliver the highest level of customer service.
• Responsible for attending department and community meetings as required by the client.
• Prepares program budget and monitors work to ensure that funds and staff time are used effectively and efficiently; analyzes workflow, assignments, priorities and staffing levels.
• Analyzes, reviews, and prepares code amendments or supplements.
• Perform some plan reviews both commercial and residential.

Skills and Knowledge

• Be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies and procedures.
• Have solid computer skills and experience using MS Office programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercise initiative and display independent judgment.
• Be self‑directed and self‑motivated.

Education and Experience

• ICC Building Official certification OR multiple ICC inspector certifications required.
• LSUCCC certification preferred.
• Inspection experience required.
• Client and team management experience in a building department setting is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.

Physical Requirements

Mobility & Movement

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).

Vision & Hearing

• Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments.

Manual Dexterity

• Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.

Work Environment

• Work performed in both office and field settings.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain).
• Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

Compensation & Benefits

SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include a company car and fuel coverage, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to career progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licences. Hourly rate $35–$40 per hour.

More About SAFEbuilt: http://safebuilt.com/

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

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