Building Official

The City of Clinton, Iowa, Fire Department is seeking candidates for the position of Building Official in their Building Safety Division. Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Building Official serves as the administrator of the City’s Building Safety Division and is responsible for the administration and enforcement of adopted building, housing, property maintenance, and related codes.

Building Official:

The Building Official provides leadership for permitting, inspections, plan review, code enforcement, and housing programs while ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable development throughout the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Valid Driver’s License Ability to pass a criminal background check Ability to obtain Residential and Commercial Building Inspector certifications within 18 months of employment Ability to obtain Building Official certification within 36 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years of inspection, architectural, community development, project management, construction, or related experience. Bachelor’s degree in construction management, public administration, community development, or related field.

Salary and Benefits:

Generous benefit package includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) contributions, and group health/dental/life insurance. Vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible health/dependent care spending plan contributions can be purchased through payroll deduct. Starting salary between $35.84 and $38.91 per hour. Salary dependent on qualifications at the time of hire.

To Apply:

Send completed City of Clinton application along with resume and any applicable documents to Human Resources at HR@cityofclintoniowa.gov no later than October 30, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. The City of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers applicants for any posted position without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to obtain Residential and Commercial Building Inspector certifications within 18 months of appointment.
• Ability to obtain Building Official certification within 36 months of appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of inspection, architectural, community development, project management, construction, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, public administration, community development, or related field. *Any equivalent of knowledge and experience can be considered. Special Requirements

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

Leadership and Administration

• Ability to supervise, train, develop, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to direct and coordinate the work of division personnel.
• Experience participating in organizational planning, budgeting, and program administration. Communication and Relationship Management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical requirements to contractors, developers, architects, engineers, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Building and Regulatory Expertise
• Comprehensive knowledge of adopted building, housing, property maintenance, zoning, and related state, federal, and local codes.
• Ability to interpret technical codes, ordinances, construction documents, and architectural plans.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and practices used in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional construction. Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement
• Ability to perform plan reviews, inspections, investigations, and code enforcement activities.
• Ability to analyze complex compliance issues and develop practical, defensible solutions.
• Understanding of legal and administrative procedures associated with code enforcement, citations, stop-work orders, appeals, and court proceedings. Strategic Thinking and Customer Service
• Ability to balance development objectives with code compliance and public safety goals.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, accountability, and professional customer service. Technology and Operational Effectiveness
• Ability to utilize permitting, inspection, records management, and related software systems.
• Ability to conduct research, prepare recommendations, and support policy, ordinance, and code updates.
• Ability to respond to operational needs and citizen inquiries as required.