Inspector, Government

Posting Type

Open Competitive

Full-Time

This is inspection and enforcement work in securing compliance with the laws governing minimum housing standards, and the condemnation of structures not in compliance. This inspection work will also include enforcement of municipal codes and ordinances as it relates to zoning, drainage, grading, dumping, and fill authorizations, salvage dealers, and other related codes. Employees in this class exercise independent judgment and work is reviewed through written or oral reports and field visits by a supervisor.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. Bachelors degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or a related field OR high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of experience in housing construction or rehabilitation inspection.

Must be able to transport oneself or to coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the city during the course of the work day.

$27.68 with step increases to $35.53 Hourly

Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department.

If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

The examination will consist of a structured interview which will be scheduled at a later date. The structured interview is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The final eligibility list will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 60% on the structured interview (100% weight).

To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months.

This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by February 3, 2026.

• Knowledge of building and construction materials and practices
• Knowledge of city building and zoning codes and ordinances, along with related planning and community development practices
• Ability to detect structural faults and code violations and to appraise the quality of construction and materials used
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints quickly and accurately, and to compare them with building in progress
• Ability to write and effectively communicate with City personnel and members of the public
• Ability to understand written or oral instructions
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit from 51 to 75% of the time, to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch from 26 to 50% of the time, and to reach, push, pull, lift and type from up to 25% of the time
• Ability to use up to twenty (20) pounds of force to move objects up to 33% of the time, to use up to ten (10) pounds of…