Salary: $29.07 - $32.06 Hourly Location : City Hall- 38 1st Street West, Dickinson, ND Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00558 Department: BUILDING & CODES Opening Date: 05/13/2026 Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Job Description Are you an experienced building professional who takes pride in quality construction, public safety, and customer service? The City of Dickinson is looking for a knowledgeable and approachable Building Inspector ii to support safe, compliant development across our growing community. Why Join Us? We offer a stable, rewarding career with competitive pay and a strong benefits package:
- Competitive Salary: $29.04 - $32.06 per hour (DOE)
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (NDPERS)
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
- and much more!
- Professional Development: Certification support and continued training opportunities
- Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact on community safety and development
What You'll Do? As a Building Inspector, you will:
- Perform inspections on residential, commercial, and industrial structures to ensure compliance with adopted building codes
- Conduct plan reviews, verifying structural components, materials, and code requirements
- Approve adjustments or exceptions within established code guidelines
- Investigate complaints and evaluate existing structures for compliance issues
- Provide education and guidance to contractors, developers, and the public
- Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate records
- Assist with reports and presentations for boards and commissions
- Collaborate with City departments and the City Attorney on compliance matters
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in building construction, inspections, or a closely related field
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered
- Valid Driver's License required
- Degree or coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Design, or a related field
- Experience working with municipal codes, inspections, or regulatory compliance
Licenses & Certifications:
- ICC Building Inspector or Mechanical Certification required within 12 months of hire
- North Dakota Master or Journeyman Plumbing License required for employees performing plumbing inspections
- Manufactured Homes Inspection Certificate required within 24 months of hire
Work Environment? This position includes a mix of field and office work and requires:
- Physical activity such as climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), walking, and standing
- Exposure to construction sites, weather conditions, noise, and equipment
- Routine local travel for inspections
- Working around dust, fumes, mechanical parts, and other environmental conditions
- Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and detail
How to Apply: Apply online at , please include a resume. This position is Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 and we will be reviewing applications once position is closed. Find Full Job Description The City of Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employer-Paid Benefits
- Vacation
- 96 hours annually (Years 1-5)
- Sick Leave
- 96 hours annually
- Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave
- Longevity Pay
- Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)
- Bereavement Pay
- 3 days per occurrence
- Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval
- Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)
- Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
- Weather & Emergency Closure Leave
- Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff
- Premium pay for essential staff required to work
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- 12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday
- Paid holidays: New Year's, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer/Employee Shared-Cost Benefits
- Health Insurance
- NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO
- Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20% (Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years, coverage 100% city paid)
- Rates: Family - $470.72/month
- Single - $194.73/month
- Flexible Spending Account
- $450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses
- Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans
- NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.
- NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 8.81%, RHIC Employer Contribution 1.14%
- Group Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D (The Standard)
- $60,000 Term Life Insurance
- Employer pays 50% of the premium; employee pays $2.64/month
- Dependent coverage is optional at an additional employee cost
Employee-Paid Benefits
- Voluntary Life Insurance Above $60,000 (The Standard)
- Employees may purchase additional coverage at their own cost
- West River Community Center Membership
- 50% discount on annual membership
- Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)
- Medical: Pre-tax up to $3400 for 2026 plus the employer's $450 contribution
- Daycare: Pre-tax up to $7500 for 2026
- Vision Insurance (The Standard/VSP)
- Employee Only - $8.04/month
- Employee + Spouse - $13.54/month
- Employee + Children - $13.80/month
- Family - $21.84/month
- Dental Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
- Low Plan(up to $1000 coverage/year)
- Employee Only - $22.58/month
- Employee + Spouse - $45.47/month
- Employee + Child(ren) - $55.66/month
- Family- $83.83/month
- High Plan(up to $2000 coverage/year)
- Employee Only - $26.08/month
- Employee + Spouse - $52.94/month
- Employee + Child(ren) - $62.42/month
- Family- $94.90/month
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Roth or Pre-Tax options available
- Aflac
- Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)
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