$38.98

Per Hour

Position range in Northern Region $24.06

• $34.

63 Per hour Building Inspector

CITY OF GALLUP

Occupation:

Construction and Building Inspectors

Location:

Gallup, NM

• 87301
  

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Shift

Posted:

09/22/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/24/2026

Expires:

10/29/2026

Job #: 962178

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

60 Month(s) DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available

Job Description

Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Incumbent is responsible for enforcing New Mexico Building Code, International Building Codes. Americans with Disabilities Act, City Land Development Standards, and other related building codes and zoning ordinance. Checks construction plans to ensure compliance by property owners., developers and contractor. Issues building permits. Inspects construction work to ensure compliance of structures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Five (5) years foreman level experience in building/construction trades or construction management.

Possession of State CID general inspector certification

• OR•must pass New Mexico CID General Inspector Exam with a 75% or better within 90days of hire
  Possession of national ICC certification(s) as a construction inspector in both the International Building Code and International Residential Code•OR•must pass national ICC certification exams within one year of hire 75% or better
  Valid Driver's License.

Must meet City's insurability requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate from an accredited college or vocational school with an emphasis in building, planning, or closely related field

Experience in construction supervisory level building trade or management

OTHER CONDITIONS

Upon offer of employment, candidate will have 90 days in which to pass the required State Construction Industries Division (CID) General Construction Inspector Exam and obtain State CID certification as a General Construction Inspector.