Building Inspector

Chippewa County is accepting applications for a Building Inspector position within the Planning & Zoning Department. The job duties of the Building Inspector include but are not limited to research and inspection work to administer, implement and enforce Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) regulations of Chippewa County and the State of Wisconsin. In addition, the position will assist in the uniform enforcement of land use and zoning ordinances of Chippewa County, including the issuance and inspection of zoning, erosion control and applicable building permits, monitoring compliance and investigating alleged violations. 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Construction Management, Planning, Natural Resources or related field and two (2) years of recent uniform dwelling code experience and building inspection experience or residential construction experience required -OR- Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Planning, Natural Resources or related field and six (6) years of recent uniform dwelling code experience and building inspection experience and residential construction experience required. Knowledge of zoning administration and enforcement, Wisconsin Fund Program requirements, septic construction practices and soil testing preferred. State of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) certifications required at the time of hire: 1. UDC-Construction, 2. UDC-HVAC, and 3. UDC-Electrical or UDC-Plumbing. Within one year of hire, must have all the following certifications: UDC-Construction, UDC-HVAC, UDC-Electrical, and UDC-Plumbing. A valid driver’s license is required. Visit www.chippewacountywi.gov to view the full position description and other job requirements.

Starting Wage: $31.34 - $34.07 per hour depending on qualifications plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Maximum Wage: $40.88 per hour.

Benefits: Health Insurance offered through AmeriBen (Anthem BluePreferred Network) is a high deductible plan ($3,000 - Single and $6,000 - Family). Includes Near-Site Clinic at ReforMedicine with $0 costoffice visits, physicals, labs, etc. And physical therapy services at Doctors of Physical Therapy with $0 cost for visits! Wisconsin Retirement System pension! Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Disability Insurance offered. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) of 7.09 hours earned bi-weekly! 
For more information on Chippewa County’s Benefits visit: https://www.chippewacountywi.gov/government/administration/human-resources-division/employee-benefits 

TO APPLY: Applications will only be accepted through the online application process at www.chippewacountywi.gov under Career Opportunities. Applications must be submitted electronically by Sunday, August 10th 2025 at 4:30 PM. Application materials received after that date and time will not be considered. EOE.

Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday, August 19th or Wednesday, August 20th 2025.