Job Title: Building Inspector II / III
Posted By: City of Bozeman
Opening Date: Oct 21, 2026
Make a lasting impact one inspection at a time as a Building Inspector at the City of Bozeman! In this role you will be at the heart of construction projects, reviewing plans, performing complicated on-site inspections on existing buildings and buildings under construction to ensure compliance with related building codes and local ordinances, and providing guidance to builders from foundation to final occupancy. The ideal candidate enjoys technical detail, fieldwork, continuous learning, and being a trusted resource for both industry professionals and community members.
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community by joining the City of Bozeman! You will be part of a passionate team driving positive change while enjoying a fantastic benefits package. Full-time City of Bozeman employees receive top-tier benefits including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 holidays, 8 weeks of paid paternal leave, potential for bilingual pay, excellent retirement options, comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, discounted ski tickets and gym memberships, and much more!
Wage: $41.70 - $50.30 per hour depending on experieince.
Bargaining Unit: Montana Federation of Public Employees (MFPE)
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BUILDING INSPECTOR II:
• High School Diploma or GED, and
• 2 years of experience in building construction, building inspection, or plans examining, or
• Current certification as a Journeyman electrician or Journeyman plumber, and
• 1 year of experience as a Building Inspector, and
• Possession of three (3) of the following ICC or equivalent certifications at the time of hire and must maintain through recertification:
• Residential Building Inspector (B1),
• Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1),
• Residential Electrical Inspector (E1),
• Commercial Building Inspector (B2),
• Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2),
• Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2),
• IAPMO Plumbing Inspector, or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work with the ability to obtain two additional required certifications within the first 12 months of employment and two additional required certifications within the following 12 months, for a total of four certifications within 24 months of employment.
BUILDING INSPECTOR III:
• High School Diploma or GED, and
• 2 years of experience in building construction, plans examining, or building inspection, or
• Current certification as a Master electrician or Master plumber, and
• 3 years of experience as a Building Inspector, and
• Possession of four (4) of the following ICC or equivalent certifications at the time of hire and maintain through recertification:
• Residential Building Inspector (B1),
• Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1),
• Residential Electrical Inspector (E1),
• Commercial Building Inspector (B2),
• Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M2),
• Commercial Electrical Inspector (E2),
• IAPMO Plumbing Inspector, or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. This may include a current certification as a Master electrician or Master plumber with the ability to obtain four certifications within 12 months of employment.
TO APPLY:
• Complete a City of Bozeman application online at www.bozeman.net/jobs by November 8th, 2026 at 11:59pm MST.
• Attach a Cover Letter
• Attach a Resume
• Attach your relevant certifications
Contact Info
Name: Rhiannon Reardon
Phone: 406-577-7428
Email: [email protected]