| Location | Keene, NH |
| Salary | $37.64–$47.03 Per Hour |
Are you an experienced building inspection professional who enjoys solving complex construction challenges, collaborating with design professionals, and ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, and built to last? Join The City of Keene's Community Development team as a Building Inspector II and play a key role in shaping the quality, safety, and future of our community.
The Building Inspector II is responsible for inspecting and overseeing primarily commercial construction projects, including new construction, additions, renovations, repairs, and alterations. This position applies sound technical knowledge and independent judgment to ensure compliance with applicable building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, accessibility, zoning, housing, sign, and other adopted codes, state laws, and City ordinances. Working closely with architects, engineers, contractors, property owners, and City departments, the Building Inspector II helps guide complex projects from plan review through final approval.
What You"ll Do
Inspect and Ensure Compliance: Conduct inspections of commercial buildings and other construction projects to verify compliance with adopted codes, approved plans, permit requirements, and applicable ordinances.
Manage Complex Projects: Coordinate and monitor commercial construction projects from initial review through completion, ensuring requirements are met at each stage.
Review Plans and Documentation: Review construction plans, permit applications, and documentation prepared by architects and engineers for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Coordinate Special Inspections: Work with engineers and qualified special inspectors to coordinate required inspections of structural components, soils, concrete, masonry, steel reinforcement, grouting, wood framing, fireproofing, wind resistance, seismic requirements, and other applicable elements.
Enforce Codes and Regulations: Document inspection findings, communicate compliance issues, require corrective action when necessary, issue stop-work orders when warranted, and provide final permit approvals when requirements are satisfied.
Collaborate Across Departments: Serve as a liaison among design professionals, contractors, Community Development staff, Public Works Engineering, Fire, and other City departments to support coordinated project delivery.
Provide Exceptional Customer Service: Help contractors, permit applicants, property owners, and members of the public understand code requirements, resolve concerns, and navigate the permitting and inspection process.
Support and Mentor Staff: Coordinate inspection activities, assist with employee training, and share technical knowledge with inspection personnel and other departmental staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
In addition, a commercial plans examination or inspectors certificate issued by the International Code Council is required at time of hire. Within three years the employee must attain certification as Combination Commercial Inspector or Certified Building Official. A valid driver's license is required.
Pay and Benefits:
This full-time position offers a pay range of $37.64- $47.03 per hour and will also receive an attractive benefits package which includes low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, State of NH Group I retirement, and other benefits such as life insurance, disability, and paid time off. Municipal employees may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Apply today!
Please upload your resume and cover letter before submitting your completed application. Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email. This position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.