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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

City of Little Rock, AR

Little Rock, AR

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$16.70–$25.72 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Blueprints, Building Codes, Co-Payments, Code Reviews, Commercial Construction, Commercial Real Estate, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Construction, Construction Inspection, Dental Insurance, Health Plan, Home Inspections, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Procurement Planning, Record Keeping, Regulations, Residential Construction, Residential Real Estate, Safety/Work Safety, Secondary School, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Word Processing
LOCATION
Little Rock, AR
POSTED
5 days ago
Salary: $16.70 - $25.72 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 500 West Markham, Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number: 202600219
Department: Planning Department
Division: Building Codes
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: 5/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?: No
On-Line ApplicationsOnly?: Yes
Department:: Planning
Grade: 527

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

JOB OBJECTIVE: To regularly inspect sub-standard commercial, industrial and office buildings, buildings under construction, and residential homes under construction to ensure properties are in compliance with City of Little Rock Building codes.

Essential Functions
  1. Performs regular inspections of sub-standard commercial, industrial and office buildings, buildings under construction, and residential homes under construction to ensure properties are in compliance with City of Little Rock Building codes; identifies violations and issues notices for building code violations advising property owners to either make required repairs or demolish structure.
  2. Notifies property owners, contractors or construction workers, by certified mail, of code violations and variations from approved building plans that must be corrected before construction continues; issues stop orders for serious violations or to persons failing to comply after previous notice; conducts follow-up inspections to monitor and verify compliance with previously issued notices or stop orders.
  3. Drafts ordinances to condemn buildings and/or residential homes that are deemed to be unsafe; submits to supervisor for review; implements upon approval.
  4. Receives and investigates citizen complaints regarding code violations, buildings, or residential homes being constructed or remodeled without a permit by visiting sites to determine compliance with applicable building codes.
  5. Inspects buildings and residential homes being moved into the City or within the City to ensure buildings and residential homes are in compliance with applicable building codes.
  6. Prepares a regular report listing numbers and types of inspections and inspection results utilizing the automated permits and inspections computer system to maintain records.
  7. Serves as backup in the absence of other Building Inspectors.
  8. Develops bid specifications for the demolition of sub-standard commercial buildings and residential homes; solicits bids for various demolition projects; answers questions and provides information regarding bid specifications; reviews bids and makes recommendations for bid award.
  9. Inspects demolition structure sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes, rules and regulations; compiles appropriate documents and files lien at courthouse for site completion and closure of file.
  10. Collects evidence of code violations and reviews cases with the supervisor before issuance of warrants or citations; issues approved warrants or citations to persons responsible for code violations.
  11. Coordinates inspections of sub-standard buildings and residential homes with Fire Marshall's office to ensure damaged materials are removed and buildings are in compliance with applicable building and fire codes.
  12. Issues Certificate of Occupancy for buildings and residential homes meeting code requirements after final inspection.
  13. Answers questions and provides technical information to owners and contractors regarding Building Codes and inspection procedures.
  14. Compiles permit copies, inspection reports, and related materials and forwards to appropriate personnel for filing after buildings are approved for occupancy.
  15. Establishes and maintains hard copy and electronic files and records of residential and commercial building inspections, violations and other related information.
  16. Operates a computer with word processing software in the performance of essential job functions.
  17. Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school, and two (2) years of experience in building construction, building inspection, residential framing construction, or a related area, to include one (2) year of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications, or a related area, and one (1) year of computer experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
  • Must possess Citation Authority Certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
FOR INCUMBENTS INSPECTING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY:
  • Must possess certification per International Code Council as a Building Inspector (Residential or Property Maintenance and Housing) within twelve (12) months of date of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
FOR INCUMBENTS INSPECTING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY:
  • Must possess certification per International Code Council as a Building Inspector (Commercial) within twelve (12) months of date of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
DISCLAIMER:
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements
  • Online applications only
  • Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
  • Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
  • List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
  • All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
  • You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
  • Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS

INSURANCE

CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)

Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84. ?

Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14. ?

Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only:51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32. ?

High-DeductibleHealth Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible

Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4.

Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.

Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.

High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible

DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE

Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.

High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38

VISION (VSP)

Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period

$0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens,fitting & evaluation up to $60.

$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or - Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.

OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE

Life Insurance -The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.

AccidentalDeath & Dismemberment -The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the nextthousandsofcoverages.

Long Term Disability-60% of salary continuance after6- month waiting period and6-monthelimination period.

RETIREMENT

PENSION- All full time, non-uniform employees

Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the city. Contribution rates are Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.

OTHER COMPENSATION

LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and each year there after.

LEAVE(S)

PTO (Paid Time Off) LEAVE

Years of Service

PTO Hours Annual Accrual

Up to 3 years of service

160

3 to 10 years of service

200

10 to 20 years of service

224

20 years of service and over

256

SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD) LEAVE

On an annual basis?

48?HOURS?

FUNERAL LEAVE

Days?of?Funeral Leave

Funeral Leave Conditions

3 days???

For an immediate family member?

4 days??

For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state?
01

Have you completed a standard high school course with course work in the Building Trades, OR at least two (2) years of vocational technical school training in the Building Trades?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in building construction, building inspection or a related area?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications, or a related area?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Please indicate the computer software / format / applications you have at least one (1) year of experience utilizing.
Required Question

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City of Little Rock, AR

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