Summary of Job
General Statement Of Duties
This vacancy is a newly approved position and one of two Building Inspector positions that is responsible for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating all City building inspection activities and supervising inspection personnel. The Building Inspector position determines department needs, establishes goals, implements procedures and evaluates results obtained. This position performs a variety of administrative and manual tasks for the coordination and enforcement of all Building Codes as required by the City of Verona Code of Ordinances and Wisconsin State Statutes and the Wisconsin Administrative Code. The Building Inspector is responsible for coordinating, interpreting, and applying Title 15, 1 through 6 of the Verona Code of Ordinances. Decisions within areas of responsibility are made independently.
The City of Verona is a great place to work! We offer an amazing benefit package which includes excellent health insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, ample paid leave and much more! In addition to offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, we encourage our employees to take advantage of our other great perks such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, employee training and development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools designed to help promote an employee's health and wellness! Please click the "Benefits" tab at the top of this announcement for a summary of our entire benefits package.
The deadline to apply for this position is Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
The starting salary for this position will be between $88,678- $105,410 annually. The salary range for this position is $88,678-$119,263 annually.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Tasks of the Building Inspector include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Building Inspection Department.
- Receive inspection requests from contractors; prioritize and assign daily work and special projects to the Assistant Building Inspector and City contractors; follow up on owner/contractor concerns and complaints; and takes responsibility for all work performed by subordinates.
- Review commercial and residential site plans for compliance with The Building Code and coordinate the review process with the City Engineer, Director of Planning and Development, and Director of Public Works.
- Supervise the activities of the Assistant Building Inspector.
- Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with state codes and approved site plans.
- Maintain all records for building permits, inspections, and certificate of occupancy.
- Advise Mayor, Common Council, Plan Commission, Board of Appeals, Director of Planning and Development, and City Administrator of all relevant issues.
- Respond, investigate and suggest solutions to complaints and issues raised by the mayor, alders, City Administrator and citizens regarding building and zoning.
- Review county, state, and federal legislation that may affect the operation of the department or code of ordinances.
- Prepare periodic reports on building statistics for state, federal, and private industry as well as for city records.
- Attend Board of Appeals meetings and advise them of laws and regulations that effect pending issues.
- Interpret building codes for builders and homeowners.
- Oversee and monitor the budget for the building Inspection Department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The Building Inspector must have the following:
- A thorough knowledge of commercial and residential building construction and building codes.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply provisions of laws, ordinances and rules.
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with the public and other city employees.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to use a computer for word processing, data base and spread sheet analysis.
- Knowledge of zoning and planning concepts.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required Education And Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.) is required.
- A minimum of six years of experience in a Building Inspection department, or related organization.
- Must have the following Wisconsin State Certifications:
- UDC Construction
- UDC Electric
- UDC Plumbing
- UDC HVAC
- Commercial Building
- Commercial Electrical (required within 12 months of hire)
- Commercial Plumbing (required within 12 months of hire)
Preferred Education And Experience
- Experience in supervision and management is preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
Additional Information
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Building Inspector can be expected to spend approximately 60% of his/her work in an office setting and 40% in the field. Field work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all Wisconsin weather conditions. The Building Inspector is expected to intermittently sit, stand, walk, and bend, raise and climb ladders, and use equipment that requires a moderate to high degree of dexterity, i.e., transit, computer, and calculator.
EQUIPMENT USED IN PERFORMING TASKS: Level, transit, ladders, computer, calculator, camera, mobile communication devices, and copier.
POSITION REPORTS TO: The Building Inspector reports to the Director of Planning and Development.
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
The City of Verona fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the city to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or State law.
The City of Verona does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check prior to appointment of this position.
The City of Verona offers a comprehensive benefits package. Below is a summary of the benefits offered.
Insurances
Health Insurance: The City of Verona participates in the Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Plan. Employees can choose from a variety of health care providers (Dean, Quartz-UW, GHC) that offer the same great uniform benefit package.
Each package is highlighted by a zero deductible plan with affordable premiums!
Dental Insurance: Employer pays entire cost of Delta Dental group dental insurance plan.
Life Insurance: Employer pays cost of basic Wisconsin Group Life Insurance Plan which is equal to your annual earnings.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Wisconsin Income Continuation Program. Currently no premium.
SICK LEAVE: earned at 1 day (8hrs) per month- maximum of 1080 hours
Vacation
- 0-4 Years 120 hours (3 weeks)
- Start of year 5 160 hours (4 weeks)
- Start of year 9 200 hours (5 weeks)
- Start of year 14 240 hours (6 weeks)
PAID HOLIDAYS: 9 days
PERSONAL DAYS: 4 days
PENSION: City and Employee each pay 50% of participation in Wisconsin Retirement System. The 2026 rate is 14.4% (7.2% each) of gross pay.
OTHER: Employees are offered participation in the following at their own expense.
- Two 457 deferred compensation programs.
- Annual pre-tax flex spending accounts.
- Group vision insurance.
- Additional Wisconsin Group Life Insurance coverage.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED, etc)?
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Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?
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Please select all of the Wisconsin State Certifications you currently possess.
- UDC Construction
- UDC Electric
- UDC Plumbing
- UDC HVAC
- Commercial Building
- Commercial Electrical
- Commercial Plumbing
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Candidates are required to submit a resume and cover letter/letter of interest as part of their application for this position. The cover letter should not exceed two pages (double spaced). I have attached a resume and cover letter/letter of interest.
