Building and Code Enforcement Careers

Consider a career keeping our citizens, and the structures and places they live and work, safe.

Some of our positions

• Permit technician I, II, III
• Plans examiner I, II, III
• Building inspector, trainee, I, II, III
• Rental housing inspector or trainee
• Code compliance inspector; trainee, inspector, senior inspector, manager

Skills for the job

• Desire to work in both an office environment and at construction sites, residential and commercial properties
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, maps, engineering drawings and specifications
• Math skills, the ability to do mathematical calculations
• Desire to learn and apply the right codes and regulations – and explain them to the public
• Ability to work with property owners, contractors and the public
• Ability to respond to angry citizens, and use diplomacy with many types of people
• Ability to research on a computer, enter data and write reports

Education

Options are available from the high school and GED-diploma level through college degrees, including an associate or bachelor's degree. On-the-job continuing education is encouraged to stay current in the field and receive certifications needed for higher-level positions.

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