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6/18/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-03642
Building Code Field Inspector III
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$3,845.56 - $5,768.44 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const
Location
Location Varies
Counties include: Boone, Bracken, Bourbon, Carroll, Campbell, Fleming, Franklin, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Henry, Kenton, Mason, Nicholas, Owen, Pendleton, Robertson, Scott, and Trimble.
Description
Are you interested in being part of a team dedicated to protecting the lives and property of this Commonwealth?
The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Building Code Enforcement is seeking a Building Code Field Inspector III. This position is within the field operations branch and is responsible for reviewing plans and conducting inspections of new building construction including alterations, renovations, and buildings involved in a change of occupancy (use) to ensure compliance with adopted codes and referenced standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in your community, we would love to have you on the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction team.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of experience in drafting or preparing building construction documents or in the supervision of building construction, or hold a current certificate as a Kentucky Level II, or Level III Certified Building Inspector and have worked under that certification for two years or two years of experience as a state plan review or state plan inspector employed by the Department of Housing, Building, and Construction.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this job classification. Must hold and maintain valid certification for Level II (two) or Level III (three) building inspector issued by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction as defined in KRS 198B.090 and 815 KAR 7:070. Must complete twelve (12), department approved, Kentucky Inspector Certified Program Continuing Education unit credits per year. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Travel will be required to perform inspections. May be exposed to hazards commonly associated with building construction, which requires the following of safety procedures.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Richard McNees at Ric.McNees@ky.gov or 502-573-0373.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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