Building Inspector

The City of Chelsea Alabama is a vibrant and growing mid-sized city nestled in the heart of Alabama. Our community thrives on collaboration innovation and a commitment to serving our residents. As we continue to evolve were seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Building Inspector to join our team.

Reporting to the Building Official the Building Inspector is responsible for ensuring all construction throughout the city follows the procedures outlined within local city ordinances. This includes permitting inspections of new construction projects additions repairs and alterations answering process and procedure questions for obtaining permits scheduling inspections and maintaining a good working relationship with developers builders and design professionals etc. The role requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and a commitment to excellent public service.

FUNCTIONS/DUTIES (include but not limited to):

• Perform residential and commercial inspections throughout all phases of construction including site work footings foundations framing mechanical electrical and plumbing systems.
• Verify that construction projects comply with approved plans City ordinances and specifications applicable building codes and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct inspections related to new occupancies and changes in occupancy; document deficiencies and communicate required corrective actions to contractors property owners and other responsible parties.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports photographs case files correspondence and other required records.
• Identify unlicensed or unpermitted construction activity and ensure required business licenses and permits are obtained before work resumes.
• Read and interpret complex construction documents blueprints specifications and site plans.
• Review submitted plans for compliance with locally adopted building plumbing mechanical electrical fire occupancy and related codes; issue review comments to architects engineers contractors and property owners.
• Review proposed roads drainage systems utilities and other infrastructure intended for City ownership or maintenance and coordinate commercial projects with the Chelsea Fire Department.
• Investigate nuisance-abatement and zoning complaints; inspect properties gather evidence issue required notices post properties maintain case records and monitor corrective actions.
• Coordinate nuisance-abatement cases and cleanup efforts with the Building Official City Council City departments and private contractors; maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Comply with all federal state and municipal laws while performing duties.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned and required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited high school or hold a certificate of high school equivalency (GED).
• Three (3) to five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience or more of increasingly responsible experience in building code inspection code enforcement or construction industries.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain International Code Council (ICC) certifications in building inspection and/or plans examination within one (1) year of hire.
• Must possess adequate computer skills with knowledge of common office software and willingness to learn special software related to the position.
• Must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
• Must be willing to travel overnight to attend continuing education courses and workshops.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama drivers license and a driving record suitable for insurability throughout employment.
• Must be willing to work non-standard hours and overtime as required.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check employment education and certification verification and drug testing.

HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are typicallyMonday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $50048 to $80313 annually. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to electronically submit an application for employment along with a detailed cover letter resume and any copies of relevant certification via our website: until the Apply Now tools section.

Applications for this position will also be accepted by email only to our Human Resources department at Emailed application submissions MUST include a completed application for employment a detailed cover letter resume and any copies of relevant certification. If applying by e-mail please ensure job position is included in subject line. Applications for employment can be found on our website at TO APPLY IS SEPTEMBER 4 2026 at 4:00 P.M.

We appreciate and consider all applications; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Required Experience:

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