Job Opening
Post Date: 7/14/2026
Building Inspector I
This is responsible technical and administrative work assisting with activities associated with the regulation of building construction and gas, mechanical and plumbing installations for Marshall County. Activities associated with the job include ensuring compliance with the International Building Code and all applicable land use codes for new construction activities, reviewing plans for commercial properties, multi-family dwelling units and single-family residences prior to and during construction and ensuring that all alteration and repair activities comply with uniform building requirements and related regulations. Additional activities include interpreting and enforcing building, housing, mechanical, plumbing, gas and energy codes and providing property inspections and related information to homeowners, contractors, and developers. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting with compliance issues pertaining to the National Flood Insurance Program. Job responsibilities require a high school diploma supplemented with additional education and training in architecture and/or engineering, considerable experience in building construction, architecture and/or engineering, strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, sufficient strength, and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job and the ability to interpret and explain governing codes, regulations, and ordinances. Job performance is evaluated by the Building Official through review of the level of compliance of building and remodeling activities and related building codes and ordinances, ability to interpret and apply governing regulations, organizational and decision-making skills, and ability to interact effectively with contractors, developers, local and regional officials, homeowners and the public.
Post Date: 7/14/2026
Building Inspector I
This is responsible technical and administrative work assisting with activities associated with the regulation of building construction and gas, mechanical and plumbing installations for Marshall County. Activities associated with the job include ensuring compliance with the International Building Code and all applicable land use codes for new construction activities, reviewing plans for commercial properties, multi-family dwelling units and single-family residences prior to and during construction and ensuring that all alteration and repair activities comply with uniform building requirements and related regulations. Additional activities include interpreting and enforcing building, housing, mechanical, plumbing, gas and energy codes and providing property inspections and related information to homeowners, contractors, and developers. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting with compliance issues pertaining to the National Flood Insurance Program. Job responsibilities require a high school diploma supplemented with additional education and training in architecture and/or engineering, considerable experience in building construction, architecture and/or engineering, strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, sufficient strength, and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job and the ability to interpret and explain governing codes, regulations, and ordinances. Job performance is evaluated by the Building Official through review of the level of compliance of building and remodeling activities and related building codes and ordinances, ability to interpret and apply governing regulations, organizational and decision-making skills, and ability to interact effectively with contractors, developers, local and regional officials, homeowners and the public.
- Inspects residential structures and assists with commercial building inspections for compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
- Performs field inspections and reinspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities for compliance with building, zoning, and compliance.
- Inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures and/or improper uses.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four year high school supplemented with additional training and education in construction, architecture, engineering or closely related field; a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience as an inspector, contractor or field superintendent; strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and decision making skills; sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience to provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:
- Base knowledge of building design and construction technology.
- Base knowledge of building codes and ordinances as adopted by Marshall County government.
- Base knowledge of International Building Codes and National Flood Insurance Program.
- Base knowledge of the principles and practices of building inspection and codes enforcement procedures including all civil and criminal actions.
- Considerable knowledge of acceptable grammatical form required for the composition of reports, memorandum, and correspondence.
Necessary Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s license and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
- Certification by the International Code Council as a Residential Building Inspector within three (3) months of hire and fully certified within one (1) year of hire.
- Certification by the International Code Council as a Building Inspector within one (1) year of hire.
- Certification by the International Code Council as a Plumbing Inspector within one (1) year of hire.
- Certification by the International Code Council as a Mechanical Inspector within one (1) year of hire.
- Maintain CEUs for licensing for all certifications through the TN State Fire Marshall Office.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave (after 6 months), bereavement leave, and birthday leave.
- Optional benefits available at reasonable rates.
- TCRS benefit retirement plan.
TO APPLY:
- Application and Job Description may be picked up from the Marshall County Human Resources Office, 3309 Courthouse Annex, 3rd floor, Lewisburg, TN 37091 or obtain from www.marshallcountytn.com
- A completed application and resume will be accepted by the Marshall County Human Resources Office until filled.
- No phone calls please.