Building Inspector

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, supplemented by two years of trade school or college coursework in the building trades and a minimum of three years journeyman level experience in the building trades; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

This is skilled inspectional work in enforcing the International Code Council codes and other related codes and ordinances.

• MOBILE COUNTY: $53,084 - $84,863
• CITY OF MOBILE: $44,735 - $71,516
• CITY OF PRICHARD: $26,616 - $41,280
• CITY OF CHICKASAW: $33,960 - $52,692
• CITY OF SARALAND: $49,295 - $78,805
• CITY OF CITRONELLE: $38,418 - $61,417
• CITY OF BAYOU LA BATRE: $43,187 - $69,042
• CITY OF SATSUMA: $46,918 - $75,006
• MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY: $53,085 - $84,865
• CITY OF CREOLA: $38,998 - $62,344 (salary amended 10/11/2025)

• salary amended 5/20/2025
• salary amended 10/7/2024
• salary amended 1/28/2025
• salary amended 1/28/2025
• salary amended 1/28/2025
• salary amended 1/28/2025
• salary amended 1/28/2025

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

For details, please see Class Specifications | BUILDING INSPECTOR I | Class Spec Details ().

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page.

As you create a Job Opps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.

Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday, except for major holidays.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251‑470‑7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal‑opportunity employers.

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self‑development through formalized academic and in‑service training programs