Salary: $39.88 - $46.92 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 100 N Jefferson St., Green Bay, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:Department: Community & Economic Development
Division: INSPECTIONS ENFORCEMENT
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description Do you know building codes? Build a career with the City!
We're looking for a Commercial Building Inspector to help keep Green Bay safe, compliant, and growing. Put your knowledge to use reviewing plans and performing inspections.
Hiring Range: $39.88-$46.92 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Friday, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., plus additional hours as required.
No residency requirement.Examples of Duties - Reviews various types of site plans and building plans based on state and local codes to ensure safe and sanitary residential and non-residential development. Issues permits for new construction, additions, remodeling, demolition, etc. Calculates permit fees.
- Inspects all phases and components of construction of new and existing residential and commercial structures for compliance with City, State and Federal codes, including compliance with zoning and floodplain ordinances.
- Observes causes and extent of damage to buildings and structures. Inspects fire ruins. Issues warning and orders, follows-up on all orders to comply, including court appearances. Inspects and issues condemnation orders on dilapidated structures.
- Explains and interprets various code provisions and building and zoning requirements to contractors, other City departments and the general public. Ensures that proper licenses have been secured and are correctly displayed. Prepares reports, keeps records, and attends meetings.
- Provides customer service at the permit counter for customer service, explaining policies and procedures and responding to questions.
- Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public and City officials regarding building codes, general construction, and related City ordinances.
- Observes code violations and variances. Issues violations and orders for corrections as necessary. Follows up on all orders to compliance, including court appearances.
- Performs and/or oversees plan reviews, including expanded plan and plan reviews completed by the City's contractual partner. Conducts review and issuance of permits and plans for building, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC).
- Maintains consistent uniform code interpretations, inspection standards, and enforcement policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
- 10 years of commercial inspection experience or two years in an educational degree program in Architecture or a related field plus 6 years of experience, 2 years of which is field inspection experience.
- Inspector certifications from the Department of Safety and Professional Services for UDC-Construction, Commercial Building and Commercial HVAC or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Comprehensive knowledge of State and municipal codes, including zoning ordinances. Considerable knowledge of structural engineering and design; construction and heating practices, principles, materials and costs. Good knowledge of computers, including databases. Knowledge of condemnation requirements and procedures; electronic permitting process and electronic plan review.
- Considerable skill in reading plans; determining compliance or violations; maintaining records; enforcing code compliance and dealing with the public concerning construction or municipal code matters. Good skill in conflict resolution; public speaking. Skill and ability to read and interpret technical sketches and blueprints and applicable laws and codes.
- Ability to manage projects from plan review to final certificate of occupancy; prepare and maintain accurate records of inspection findings and to write clear, concise reports from the information gathered; proficiently utilize a computer and the required software; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public; work the required hours of the position.
May be required to demonstrate minimum competency by successfully passing approved tests.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following activities:
- Lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, crawling and stooping.
- Ability to focus for long periods of time on projects.
- Ability to reach and climb.
- Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.
The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. I have read the above position description and understand the duties and responsibilities of the position.
The City of Green Bay offers an attractive benefit package, which includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
