Building Code Field Inspector I
Location Varies, KYFull-time$3,035.5–4,553.26/moSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Building Code Field Inspector I works in the field operations branch of Kentucky’s Division of Building Code Enforcement. The role learns to inspect new building construction in an assigned territory for compliance with building codes and referenced standards, consults with construction stakeholders, schedules inspections, prepares reports, and researches codes. Travel is required, and the position is based in the West Kentucky region.
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11/30/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605926
Building Code Field Inspector I
Pay Grade12
Salary
$3,035.50 - $4,553.26 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment. (https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/Careers.aspx)
Hiring Agency
Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const
Location
WEST KENTUCKY REGION
Description
Are you interested in becoming part of a team that’s dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the Commonwealth?
The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Building Code Enforcement is responsible for reviewing plans and making 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. This position is in the field operations branch within the division.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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Learn to inspect in assigned territory new building construction for compliance with building codes and referenced standards in the areas of structural assembly, energy conservation, mechanical, fire protection, and life and fire safety.
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Consult with superintendents, construction managers, owners, and other officials concerning building construction.
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Schedule inspections and prepare new construction inspection reports.
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Research building codes and referenced standards to develop working knowledge of building codes.
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Regularly work with local building officials, other field inspectors, and field supervisors.
Skills and expectations include but are not limited to the following:
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Construction industry knowledge.
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Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
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Knowledge of or the ability to develop knowledge of building codes.
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Ability to work independently.
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Analytical skills.
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Good communication skills.
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Ability to work independently.
If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in your community, we would love to have you become part of our team!
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Two years of experience in drafting or preparing building construction documents or in the supervision of building construction.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:An associate's degree in architecture, engineering, architectural technology, drafting and designing technology, fire science technology, engineering technology, building construction technology or related field will substitute for the above experience on a year-for-year basis.
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 obtain certificate for Level I (one) building inspector issued by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction as defined in KRS 198B.090 and 815 KAR 7:070 within 2 years of employment in this job classification. Must pass (1) one of the required certification exams within the certification program, within a year. Must complete twelve (12), department approved, Kentucky Building Inspector 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.https://dhbc.ky.gov/ KRS 198B.090https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38087 815KAR 7:070 The Kentucky Certified Building Inspector Programhttps://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/815/007/070/
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 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Michael Sullivan [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605926 - Building Code Field Inspector I) or 270-233-8699.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
How this job compares
Set against the 801 open Construction Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$3,035.5–4,553.26/mo
- US median$76–115K/yr136 salary ranges
- US median$37–57/hr263 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 11 open Construction Inspector jobs in Kentucky and 801 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Construction Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 552 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 432 of the 801 open Construction Inspector jobs (54%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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