Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:06:39 -0600

Wagoner County Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer

Department: Planning and Zoning

Reports to: Deputy Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $17 - $19 per hour

The County Building Inspector facilitates the inspection and in-field requirements for residential, industrial, and commercial building activities in unincorporated Wagoner County. Additionally, the County Building Inspector completes the review and inspection of all utility provider right-of-way activities in unincorporated Wagoner County.

The County Code Enforcement Officer is subject to the duties outlined in State Statute Title 19 Section 866.21. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the duty of administering the rules and regulations under State Statute Title 19 Section 866 in accordance with the Wagoner County Code Enforcement Manual. The Code Enforcement Officer shall make such inspections and investigations as may be necessary to the proper enforcement of county rules and regulations.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides exceptional customer service to the public by answering all manner of building code, fire code, and safety code questions in-person, by phone, or by email
1. Email is to be checked daily
2. County phone calls are to be answered Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Ability to operate Microsoft outlook, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, and Adobe Reader and to operate a computer effectively
Ability to utilize a tablet for inspection purposes
Ability to work well with the public and with local contractors
Ability to read and understand plans/blueprints; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to drive a county vehicle 75% of the workday to accomplish in-field tasks
1. On-site inspections for all building and development in unincorporated Wagoner County
2. In-person delivery of official correspondence as required by the Wagoner County Code Enforcement Manual, the Code Enforcement Officer, the floodplain administrator, and organizational supervisor
3. Documentation of in-field conditions (example: pictures, video, audio recordings, emails, etc.) as required by the Wagoner County Engineer, Floodplain Administrator, Code Enforcement Officer, and organizational supervisor
Identify all code, rule, and regulation violations in the field and report to the Code Enforcement Officer for verification and action as required
Researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential building, building construction, and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues
Assist in administering the permitting function, including application processing, development review, fee assessment and collections
Review of all utility provider permit requests ensuring adherence to permitting requirements
Inspection of all utility permit construction activities during construction
Approval of all utility provider activities following the completion of work
Records Management of all Utility Permit applications
Performs the duties of a building plan examiner, mechanical inspector, plumbing inspector, or electrical inspector
Administer unincorporated Wagoner County code enforcement actions from start to finish
1. Access to the County Building Inspector will be authorized for in-field inspections, investigations, and correspondence as required by the Code Enforcement Manual
Ability to correspond with the DA’s office and stay up to date on State Statue and Code amendments.
Other tasks as assigned by Director

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Competence in reading, understanding, communicating, inspecting, and enforcing all international building code and residential building code requirements (ICC Building Code, IRC one and two family dwelling code, NEC) and all local codes to include code enforcement, subdivision, zoning, and flood hazard prevention
Ability to communicate in-person, by phone, or by email to Wagoner County citizens with understanding, clarity, and confidence
Ability to utilize electronic files for inspection purposes on a computer, smart phone, or tablet
Administrative Skills, Verbal and Written Communication, Strong Organizational and File Maintenance Skills, Ability to Multi-task and Organize, Must Demonstrate Professionalism, Leadership and Teamwork
Ability to adhere to County purchasing law regarding the maintenance of the county provided vehicle, fuel purchasing, and other county equipment

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 5 years working in the building and development industry
Licensed in General Contracting, Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC trades preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid driver’s license
International Code Council residential and commercial building inspector certification and State of Oklahoma unlimited building inspectors license or both must be obtained within twenty four (24) months from date of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed both in office settings and outdoors. The outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use development and construction sites.
While performing duties on the job the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands, to operate tools, controls, and computers. The employee is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee routinely works in outside weather conditions.

Driver with CDL Class A Or B - District One

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:57:18 -0600

Wagoner County District 1 County Road Maintenance Facility30020 E 71st Street So. Broken Arrow, OK 74014 Full Time Position

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Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer

Driver with CDL Class A Or B - District One