Building Inspections Officer - Leeds

Building Inspections Officer - City of Leeds Job Summary

The City of Leeds is seeking well qualified, motivated Building Inspections Officers in the Merit System to perform work that involves the enforcement of building, plumbing, electrical, and gas codes, and City zoning ordinances. Building Inspections Officers ensure that existing and planned structures are safe for occupancy and/or use, and are of the type approved for the site. Employees in this job class interact with contractors, workers in a variety of building trades as well as homeowners and the general public.

They provide guidance and information regarding acceptable construction practices and enforce existing building codes. Building Inspections Officers keep and maintain records and files of all specifications, plans, zoning appeals, complaints, subdivisions, approvals, and stop‑work orders. Employees work under the general direction of a supervisor who reviews work for adherence to city ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures.

The City of Leeds provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. Pay Range: $53,602 – $83,179

01/26/2026

• Driver's license.
• Experience interpreting plans and structures for building code compliance (e.g., plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry).
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Installing electrical systems.
• Installing and sizing heating and cooling systems and vents.
• Installing plumbing systems or gas piping.
• Performing structural framing/carpentry work.
• Overseeing or carrying out residential or commercial construction.

• State‑issued license or certification in plumbing, gas, mechanical, electrical, home builder, or general contractor.
• Stormwater certification.
• Any International Code Council‑issued certification.
• Construction‑related trade school certificate.
• Experience as a General Contractor or Home Builder/Remodeler.
• Experience as a foreman for a construction trade.

• Conduct building inspections following professional inspection procedures and utilizing various testing methods and equipment to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances and adherence to zoning regulations.
• Enforce codes and ordinances by reviewing plans and conducting inspections to ensure compliance and safety.
• Conduct electrical inspections by comparing electrical constructions and installations to plan requirements.
• Conduct gas inspections by checking for gas leaks, ensuring vent lines are properly installed, and calculating BTUs of gas piping system.
• Conduct general inspection activities for contractors by checking for valid permits, ensuring plans comply with relevant codes, and issuing Certificates of Occupancy in accordance with professional inspection procedures.
• Conduct inspections related to life safety, handicap accessibility, and natural disasters by following professional inspection protocols and guidelines.
• Review plans by comparing details to code requirements.
• Conduct plumbing inspections by comparing aspects of construction to code requirements.
• Engage in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines.
• Maintain inspection records by filing, researching, documenting records, calculating fees, and preparing for court cases to ensure accurate records are maintained timely.

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of walking, standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Work may involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting and during regular field visits to external places of business, residence, or construction worksites.

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