Building Inspector II

The Town of North Kingstown seeks an experienced Building Inspector II responsible for enforcing all state and local requirements pertaining to public and private structures as they relate to respective laws and ordinances of the State of Rhode Island and the Town of North Kingstown.

Successful candidate is responsible for: reviewing both residential and commercial plans and specifications for code compliance; calculating and collecting fees; issuing permits, correction notices and violations. Maintains departmental records inputting data and preparing reports; processes permit applications through an online permitting system. Enforces the State Building Code and Zoning Ordinances. Performs required inspections for permitted residential and commercial construction, licensing of mobile home parks, hotels, purveyors of alcoholic beverages, property maintenance and zoning complaints etc. Manages operation of Code Enforcement Office in absence of Building Official; assigns duties and supervises staff. Provides assistance to public concerning code compliance.

Interested candidates must have at least three years' experience in both residential and commercial construction and design, with increasing responsibility, several of which are in supervisory capacity. Associate degree preferred. Must possess a minimum certification as a Building Inspector - 2 per general laws § 23-27.3-107.1.1 subsection (b) (1) of the State of Rhode Island.

Salary Range: $59,488- $70,361, plus benefits, as well as an additional fifteen percent (15%) bi-weekly stipend of their salary if the Building Inspector II were to attain certification status as an ICC/State Certified Building Official.

Submit application, resume and cover letter to the Personnel Office, Town Hall, 80 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 by November 22, 2026.

The Town of North Kingstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate on any basis. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.