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.
Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 08/25/26 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 09/07/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $2,896.00 Salary (Annually) $34,752.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Rutledge, TN Department Commerce and Insurance
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Qualifications Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of full-time skilled work in drafting, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, inspection; or other related building maintenance or construction trades; qualifying full-time experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Substitution of Education for
Experience:
Additional qualifying coursework from an accredited college, university, technical institute or vocational school in electrical technology, mechanical technology, engineering or other related acceptable field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
A valid vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions. Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for manufactured home inspection work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the intermediate, working class in the Manufactured Home Inspection sub-series. An employee in this class inspects manufactured homes for compliance with state and federal regulations, evaluates quality control programs of manufacturers, and investigates consumer complaints. This class differs from Manufactured Home Inspector Associate, in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the entry, training level. This class differs from Manufactured Home Inspector Advanced in that an incumbent of the latter acts as a subject matter expert and performs special assignments. Responsibilities Travels to assigned locations to inspect HUD homes to appropriate codes/standards. Inspection includes determining if construction and/or installation are compliant. Documents findings from inspections on reports. Disseminates reports to appropriate parties. Possesses basic knowledge of federal codes and standards and National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) codes. Possesses basic knowledge of how to read manufacturer's design requirements. Corresponds with external customers (manufacturers, contractors, licensees, etc) regarding compliance with adopted codes and standards. Corresponds with homeowners regarding findings from inspection and complaints. Explains internal processes, codes and standards, and provides the appropriate rules/regulations that apply. Attends all internal meetings and mandatory training. Retains an up-to-date knowledge of code/standards and any changes within the industry. Competencies (KSA's)
Building and Construction Customer and Personal Service English Language Skills:
Active Learning and Listening Monitoring Time Management Writing Reading Comprehension Abilities:
Selective Attention Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Visualization Tools & Equipment Basic Inspection Equipment Basic Office Equipment TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. •Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
