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CITY OF ELIZABETHTOWN 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title: Building Inspector Class: 55 
Department: Planning and Development FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Reports to: Director, Planning and Development & Chief Building Official Weather/Emergency Status: Essential 
Supervises: N/A Revision Date: 10/01/2026 

JOB SUMMARY 

This position involves the inspection of residential and commercial properties to ensure that the minimum standards necessary for occupancy of the structure per the requirements of the adopted codes and ordinances (KY Building Code and KY Residential Code) of the City of Elizabethtown are met. Supervision is received from the Chief Building Official and the Director of Planning & Development.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum:  

  • High school graduate or equivalent. 
  • Possess a valid Kentucky driver’s license. 
  • Basic knowledge of all types of building construction. 
  • Familiarity with building construction and inspection terminology. 
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment including printers, computers, and associated software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database software.

Preferred: 

  • Certification as a Kentucky Building Inspector, Level I (required within six (6) months of employment) 
  • Certification as a Kentucky Building Inspector, Level II (required within one (1) year of employment)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Knowledge of: 

  • International Building Codes and KY Building Code & KY Residential Code  
  • Building construction (materials and terminology) 
  • Inspection procedures and preparation of reports 
  • Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams) 
  • Departmental software

Skilled In: 

  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with other employees, local businesses and the public. 
  • Communicate effectively and coherently in written and verbal modes.

Ability to: 

  • Perform in a manner consistent with City policies, procedures, vision, mission, and values 
  • Remain courteous, professional, and tactful when interacting with the public  
  • Work independently with minimal supervision 
  • Manage time and prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines 
  • Complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions 
  • Operate modern office equipment through the utilization of hands and fingers. 
  • Operate a motor vehicle to visit construction sites and physically inspect the premises. 
  • Visually review code books, applications and forms, reports and similar documents. 
  • Physically capable of performing essential job functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The following essential job functions outline the primary duties and responsibilities required for this position. These tasks are fundamental to the role but do not list every function or duty of the position. 

  • In an office setting, receives visitors and telephone calls. 
  • Operate modern office equipment including printers, computers, and associated software. 
  • Assist in maintaining all records and documents of inspections and code enforcement actions. 
  • Visually reviews and processes documents and places documents in proper storage location.  
  • In the field, visits properties to meet and talk with owners, architects and contractors about compliance with the ordinances, rules and regulations relating to the building codes and provides information to ensure understanding with current rules and regulations. 
  • Communicate with property owners, contractors, and the general public regarding code requirements, inspection results, and the status of permit applications. 
  • Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner. 
  • Perform inspections to determine that structures are safe for occupancy and meet the minimum established requirements for the proper construction and maintenance of structures, appliances, equipment, and utilities. 
  • Perform visual inspections of properties and buildings, including but not limited to, climbing stairs, climbing on to roofs, crawling under crawl space areas, walking on uneven surfaces. 
  • Schedule inspections and prepare notices relating to enforcement of the codes.  Inspections and enforcement activities may be  coordinated with other staff and/or agencies. 
  • Perform job functions in outside weather conditions. 
  • Hear and communicate clearly in person and by telephone. 
  • Place records in their proper location in the office by standing, walking, stooping and carrying file folders, plans and other items (up to 15 pounds at times). 
  • Communicate with the general public in a clear, polite, and understandable manner. 
  • Work overtime, or at hours other than regular office hours, as necessary. 
  • Assist in actions taken in the condemnation of unsafe structures. 
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions. 
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Applications with resumes will be accepted until the end of business on Friday, November 13, 2026

City of Elizabethtown
Barb Jones, Human Resources
200 West Dixie Ave.
P.O. Box 550
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
270.763.4207

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