City Inspector Jobs in Racine, WI (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $75,504.00 - $112,524.00 Annually
Location : 625 52nd Street, Room 100, Kenosha, WI
Job Type: Regular - Full Time
Job Number: 202607162
Department: City Inspections
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
General Overview of Position
Under the general direction of the Director of City Inspections, this position ensures the safety, conformance and compliance with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to property maintenance, building and construction. Responsibilities include supervising Building Inspectors and Code Compliance Officers who perform a wide range of property, building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC inspections. The incumbent will be responsible for the interpretation of the General Code of Ordinances and will perform evaluations of the quality and quantity of inspector's work. The employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in achieving program and departmental objectives and solving problems in their areas of work. The incumbent defends the actions of supervised personnel to citizens, Aldermen and management. Work requires the use of technical knowledge and problem solving skills and is evaluated through performance goals and conferences. Performs other related duties as necessary.
Example of Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates the code compliance activities associated with the maintenance of existing occupied or unoccupied residential and commercial properties within the City.
• Coordinates Systematic or Special Inspection Projects with the Senior Code Compliance Officer.
• Oversees inspections of annual licenses such as mobile home parks, scrap and salvage dealers and lodging houses.
• Issues orders or special charges on property maintenance and building code violations.
• Meets with architects, engineers, owners, builders and contractors to provide technical advice on City building standards and related permitting needs and procedures.
• Proposes new codes and ordinances to the Director.
• Provides daily supervision of full and part-time inspection staff. Trains, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines subordinate employees; assigns routine, special and follow-up projects.
• Follows up on complaints, violations, disputes and participates in the resolution of these situations.
• Carries out requirements established in the General Code of Ordinances, as well as pertinent State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Recommends and implements new policies and assists with the planning and development of new programs.
• Resolves homeowner and contractor inquiries and complaints; responds to requests from other departments.
• Prepares and reviews reports; Attends meetings, conferences and seminars; develops new codes and ordinances; reviews code changes; makes presentations; prepares correspondence. Conducts outreach to community groups including landlords.

NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all-inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time.
Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, management, engineering, construction, architecture or related field.
• Six (6) years of customer service experience, of which two (2) years must be at a supervisory capacity.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in property maintenance, code enforcement and/or building inspection.
• Current Certifications as a Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector and Zoning Inspector through the International Code Counci or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Must have at least one State of Wisconsin Building Inspector certification, or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Experience in construction practices highly desirable.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• The City will provide a certification allowance for additional State of Wisconsin certifications above the minimum requirements for this position. The specific certification needs will be determined by the City.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of current practices and methods employed in building and related construction trades.
• Knowledge of City and State Laws, regulations, codes and ordinances governing building standards, zoning and housing, and certification and licensing of contractors.
• Knowledge of City code enforcement and municipal court procedures.
• Knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may most easily be observed and corrected.
• Ability to effectively train and supervise inspectors.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign and direct to work of subordinates.
• Ability to verify and enforce violations cited by those in the field.
• Ability to prepare complex reports.
• Ability to issue violation and/or stop work orders when necessary and file reports on violations.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret plans, drawings, blueprints, specifications and related construction documents, and identify them to construction in progress.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public, superiors, subordinates, and fellow employees.
• Skill in enforcing conformity with firmness, tact and impartiality.
• Skill in operating a calculator, copy machine, computer, tablet and measuring tools associated with the building trade.
• Ability to solve complex problems and meet multiple deadlines and demands.
• Ability to consult with and enlist the cooperation of building owners, tenants, contractors, and the public and to establish effective working relationships with subordinates.
• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.

Physical Requirements:

• Task involves frequent walking; standing; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles and office equipment in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important.

Environmental Requirements:

• Task may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires color perception and discrimination.
• Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
• Task requires depth perception and discrimination.
• Task requires texture perception and discrimination.
• Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
• Task requires oral communication ability.

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• May be required to provide a vehicle for use on the job.

Method of Selection
Selection of qualified applicants will be based upon a rating of their training, experience and work record. The selection process may include written and/or oral examinations. Appointment will be made in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Ordinance and Rules and Regulations. The City reserves the right to evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the City.
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Most positions are included in a 17 step compensation plan. Most employees receive annual salary increases of 2.5% based on the current compensation plan. Additional across-the-board pay increases may occur annually.
Insurance
The City offers a high deductible health plan (HDHP) to eligible employees and their qualifying dependent(s) as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. All employees are required to pay a five percent (5%) monthly health insurance premium, which will be waived if the employee participates in an annual Health Risk Appraisal (HRA). Employees and qualifying dependents are responsible for any deductibles, co-payments, or other out-of-pocket costs associated with care received under the provisions of the plan(s).
The City offers dental insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. There are two options for Dental Insurance: CarePlus (Dental Associates) and Delta Dental. CarePlus (Dental Associates) monthly premiums are paid for by the City. Employees are responsible for monthly premiums if enrolling in Delta Dental. Only one dental plan may be selected if enrolling.
The City offers vision insurance to eligible employees as of the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. This plan provides benefits (after applicable co-pay) including a comprehensive exam, eye glasses with standard single vision, etc.
The City holds an open enrollment period each calendar year. If the employee waives coverage of health and/or dental insurance upon hire, they must experience a qualifying life event as prescribed by the Plan's summary plan description in order to enroll for either health or dental insurance at any other time during the plan year. Employees who do not experience a qualifying life event must wait for the open enrollment period to elect coverage. Insurance benefits are subject to unilateral changes by the City.
We participate in the This is a pension plan. We match the employee contribution amount monthly for general employees. The current contribution rate for general and teacher employees can be found
Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees.
Employees may elect to defer part of their income into a 457(b) retirement plan through , or the
Employees enjoy numerous types of paid time off.
Employees earn up to 12 days of sick leave per year. Sick leave can be carried over year after year & never expires during employment.
Paid Vacation - available for use on January 1 each year! (pro-rated your first year of employment)
Years of Service Days/Hours per Year
Less than 1 year 12 days (96 hours)
After 1-5 years 15 days (120 hours)
After 6-10 years 17 days (136 hours)
After 11-15 years 19 days (152 hours)
After 16-20 years 21 days (160 hours)
After 20 years 25 days (200 hours)
Employees may carry over eighty (80) hours of unused vacation leave into the next calendar year.
We observe 12 paid holidays & additional paid floating holidays!
New Year's Day Independence Day (July 4th) Christmas Eve Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor Day Christmas Day
Friday before Easter Thanksgiving Day New Year's Eve Day
Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving
Juneteenth
Employees receive at least two (2) paid floating holidays per year. Holiday observance schedule may vary by department.
Duty-Related Death Benefit
One year's salary is paid to the named beneficiary of an eligible employee who is killed in the line of duty.
Health and Wellness Clinic - Employees (and covered spouses) who elect health insurance coverage and complete the annual HRA may utilize the City's onsite Health and Wellness Clinic, which is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse. Services provided by the Clinic may be subject to a co-payment, as prescribed by City policy and IRS guidelines.
Health Savings Account - The health insurance plan offered by the City qualifies for a Health Savings Account (HSA) as defined by the IRS. Johnson Bank has waived the fees normally associated with opening and maintaining an HSA for all City employees who are enrolled in a qualifying insurance plan. Payroll deduction (pre-taxed) is only available to those employees who hold their HSA with Johnson Bank. Enrollment for this benefit is administered by the Finance Department.
Critical Illness, Accident & Universal Life/Long-Term Care Insurances - Supplemental policies for Critical Illness, Accident and Life/Long-Term Care Insurance are offered to current eligible employees during the City's annual open enrollment period.
Tuition Reimbursement Program - Regular full-time employees who have completed their probationary period may be reimbursed for 80% of tuition up to $3,000 per calendar year for satisfactory completion (a grade of "B" or greater) of approved courses through an accredited institution in the pursuance of an Associate, Bachelor or Master Degree. Please refer to the City's Personnel Policies and Regulations for program information.
*Benefit offerings are based on eligibility, reviewed annually and are subject to change.
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