Job Description

Building Inspector - Roosevelt City, UT

Join our team at Roosevelt City in Roosevelt, Utah - a close-knit, community-focused city government environment with a supportive and collaborative culture. Pay is competitive (as outlined in the job description).

Why work for Roosevelt City

As a Building Inspector with Roosevelt City's Building Department, you'll play a key role in shaping growth and safety standards for our community. Roosevelt City values responsible development and quality infrastructure - you'll be part of a team dedicated to upholding building standards that help make Roosevelt a great place to live and work. Working with us means contributing directly to local quality of life, within a friendly municipal organization that values integrity, public service, and community stability. Our small-town feel combined with a professional municipal structure means you get meaningful work while staying connected to your neighbors and the community you serve.

What you'll do - a day in the life of a Building Inspector

As a Building Inspector, you'll be responsible for inspecting a variety of building permits issued by Roosevelt City - residential, duplex, mobile homes, modular homes, demolition permits, sign permits, and more. You'll verify compliance with city building and zoning ordinances, ensure safety standards are met for water, sewer, utility connections, foundation and structure, and review owner-builder contracts when applicable. On a typical day, you might visit a residential or commercial building site, inspect ongoing construction or remodels, review permit applications, check compliance with local codes and utility requirements (like meter placement or sewer backwater devices), and document your findings - all to ensure safe, code-compliant construction that meets the City's standards.

Work schedule

As part of City staff, you will generally follow Roosevelt City business hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional extended hours - for example, the City extends Tuesday hours to 8 p.m. to accommodate community needs.

Requirements for the job

To be considered for the Building Inspector position, you should have relevant experience with building inspections or construction oversight. You should be familiar with building codes, residential and commercial permit requirements, utility and zoning regulations, and able to conduct site inspections professionally and thoroughly. Strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work independently and with municipal staff is essential. (Refer to the official job description for full education/experience requirements.)

Ready to join us?

If you're interested in becoming a Building Inspector for Roosevelt City, we invite you to apply today through our quick 3-minute online application. Submit your application, answer a few simple questions, and you could be on your way to making a real difference in our community.


We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you aboard as the next Building Inspector with Roosevelt City.