Job Description

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11/24/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
25-06826
Manufactured Housing Inspector
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$3,506.06 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency
Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const
Location
Location Varies - Western Kentucky Region
Description
Are you interested in becoming part of a team that is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of this Commonwealth?



The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction enforces statewide standards for building construction. The Manufactured Housing Inspector is a position that serves as an integral part of the building construction process. This position is responsible for performing inspections of manufactured homes and recreational vehicles to ensure they are safe to occupy based upon certain industry standards, conducting consumer complaint investigations, and compiling inspection reports.



Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Learns to inspect the installation of new manufactured homes, life safety conditions of used manufactured homes and use of recreational vehicles. Investigates alleged violations and obtains information for prosecution of offenders, assisting with approved legal actions resulting from complaints and investigations. Attends meetings and training sessions.

Skills and Expectations include, but are not limited to:
Proficient communication skills. Possess sufficient technical knowledge of construction practices and techniques. Proven abilities to manage multiple projects. Conduct effective code research. Demonstrate attention to detail. High level of customer service.

If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding career, where you can make a positive difference in your community, we would love to have you as part of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction team.
Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Three years of manufactured/commercial/residential housing structural inspection, mechanical trades inspection, or installation experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

Additional technical training in one of the above fields will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Experience in one of the above fields will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

NONE
Working Conditions
Frequent travel is required to peform inspections.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jackie Story at Jackie.Story@ky.gov or 270-226-5693.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D