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Now Taking Scholarship and Award Applications - CAAK member’s children or grandchildren who are planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education this Fall 2022 and Spring 2023, located in Kentucky, are encouraged to apply for a $1,000 CAAK member scholarship. Nominations are also being accepted for the CAAK Richard Prater Code Administrator of the Year and the John Payne Patron of the Year awards.
Job Opportunity: Deputy Electrical Inspector - The City of Paducah is hiring a Deputy Electrical Inspector. Under general supervision, this position inspects electrical construction, installation and repair of homes and commercial buildings with the ability to read plan designs.
Job Opportunity: Building Inspector I-III - The City of Ashland is currently accepting applications for the position of BUILDING INSPECTOR I-III, Planning & Community Development Department Supervisor: Senior Building Inspector Pay Ranges: Bldg Insp I $18.444-$33.633 Bldg Insp II $20.832-$36.536 Bldg Insp III $22.623-$39.900 Class Characteristics: Under general administrative direction, performs inspections and reviews architectural or engineering structural drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable building codes. […]
2022 Winter One-Day Residential Code Training (Virtual) – Registration is now open! - CAAK is pleased to announce a Winter One Day residential training session beginning March 23rd and ending March 25th. Below are the class descriptions from ICC for both morning and afternoon portions of the class. The classes will be combined for a single one day class that will provide 6 CEU hours. This will be […]
Accessory Dwelling Unit Conference Feb. 1-2 - A new and flexible housing type has recently been permitted in Kentucky’s two largest cities. Most commonly referred to as the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), this housing type is defined as a secondary independent unit on a single-family lot. This conference is intended to offer national expertise on areas that are critical to the success of Accessory Dwelling Units as an emerging housing type.