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City of North Sioux City, SD
Building Official / Code Enforcement Officer
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$65,598 / year median in South Dakota
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Building Official / Code Enforcement Officer City of North Sioux City, SD North Sioux City, SD Job Details Full-time $30.50 - $38.09 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Construction regulatory compliance High school diploma or GED Residential building construction inspection Driver's License Construction quality inspections Full Job Description Full-Time Building Official / Code Enforcement Officer - City of North Sioux City North Sioux City, South Dakota Position Summary 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.