JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Announcement

North Sioux City is seeking a practical, service-oriented professional to serve as Building Official / Code Enforcement Officer. This full-time position administers the City's building-permit, plan-review, inspection, certificate-of-occupancy, property-maintenance, nuisance, and zoning-enforcement functions. The employee will work directly with residents, contractors, developers, City leadership, state inspectors, and outside professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

· Review residential and routine commercial plans for compliance with adopted codes and ordinances.

· Issue permits, correction notices, stop-work orders, citations, and certificates of occupancy.

· Conduct foundation, framing, final, change-of-occupancy, and complaint-based inspections.

· Investigate unsafe buildings, nuisances, unpermitted work, zoning complaints, and property-maintenance violations.

· Maintain accurate records and clearly explain requirements to applicants and the public.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess knowledge of construction methods, plan reading, inspections, codes, or municipal compliance; sound judgment; strong communication and documentation skills; and the ability to work independently. A high school diploma or GED and valid driver's license are required. Three years of relevant construction, inspection, plan-review, code-enforcement, or zoning experience is preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Certification

ICC certifications are preferred but not required for a strong developmental candidate. Expected progression includes B1 Residential Building Inspector within 12 months, R3 Residential Plans Examiner within 18 months, ICC 64 Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector within 24 months, and B2 Commercial Building Inspector or B3 Building Plans Examiner within 36 months.

Compensation

Hiring range: $30.50-$38.09 per hour, depending on qualifications. Full career range: $30.50-$43.10 per hour, plus City benefits.

Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, and list of relevant certifications to City Administrator Jeff Dooley, City of North Sioux City, 504 River Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049, or Jeff.Dooley@northsiouxcity-sd.gov. First review is September 18, 2026; open until filled.

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BENEFITS

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS), paid time off and holidays