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Building Services

Norristown, PA · On-site

$20.52 - $26.68/hr

... Department: Assets and Infrastructure - Public Property Opening Date: 06/15/2026 SUMMARY Responsible for servicing the Court House and other County building performing a variety of duties which may ...

Building Inspector III

Dallas, OR · On-site

$73K - $92K/yr

RECRUITING TO FILL ONE (1) POSITION CONSISTING OF EITHER A BUILDING INSPECTOR II OR A BUILDING ... other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County ...

Building Inspector II

Dallas, OR · On-site

$70K - $88K/yr

RECRUITING TO FILL ONE (1) POSITION CONSISTING OF EITHER A BUILDING INSPECTOR II OR A BUILDING ... other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County ...

Building Inspector

Wadesboro, NC · On-site

$45K - $79K/yr

Anson County Building Inspector Salary Grade 67: $45,822 - $79,476 Commensurate with Experience ... the Anson County employment portal or mailed to the Human Resources Department. Closing Date:

RECRUITING TO FILL ONE (1) POSITION CONSISTING OF EITHER A BUILDING INSPECTOR II OR A BUILDING ... other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County ...

Electrical Inspector

Roseburg, OR · On-site

$32.61 - $43.04/hr

Continuous THE POSITION Douglas County Building Department Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package. PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation ...

County services are provided through these departments: County Administration (County Manager ... As the Building Official, you will supervise, plan, and coordinate inspection and administrative ...

THE POSITION Douglas County Building Department Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package. PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement ...

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How much do county building department jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for county building department in the United States is $98,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between County Building Department vs County Building Inspector?

AspectCounty Building DepartmentCounty Building Inspector
Primary RoleOversees building codes, permits, and inspections at a departmental levelPerforms inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations
CredentialsRequires certifications in building codes, permits, and sometimes engineering or architectureRequires certifications in building inspection, code enforcement, and relevant licenses
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with field inspectionsPrimarily field inspections with some office work
Employer & Industry UsageLocal government agencies managing building regulationsCounty or municipal government agencies conducting inspections

The County Building Department is a broader entity responsible for managing building regulations, permits, and overall compliance. The County Building Inspector is a role within or associated with the department, focusing specifically on conducting inspections to enforce building codes. While the department oversees policies and procedures, the inspector performs the on-the-ground evaluations to ensure safety and code adherence.

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What states have the most County Building Department jobs?

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Infographic showing various County Building Department job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,146 per year, or $47.2 per hour.

Building Services

Montgomery County, PA

Norristown, PA • On-site

$20.52 - $26.68/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Salary: $20.52 - $26.68 Hourly
Location : Norristown, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-516
Department: Assets and Infrastructure - Public Property
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
SUMMARY
Responsible for servicing the Court House and other County building performing a variety of duties which may include, but are not limited to, the delivery of supplies, snow removal and minor repairs
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Timely delivery of supplies, bottled water, furniture, etc. to various county locations, and the loading and unloading of the items and the distribution of same.
  • Provide the setup for special events such as news conferences, dedications, etc. This will include providing appropriate seating podiums, speakers, water, etc. Setups may be required without prior notification.
  • Responsible for snow/ice removal, cleaning the outside of county buildings, using sweepers, cleaning marble, digging, grout cleaning, etc.
  • Snow emergencies will require mandatory overtime hours.
  • Building Services personnel will receive any designated assignment from supervisors. Each chore will receive appropriate attention.
  • Individual is required to be familiar and follow guidelines for the utilization of safety equipment for operating vehicles, trucks, sweepers, plows, power tools, etc..
  • Training and discipline should be implemented at all times.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Knowledge of mechanical repairs.
  • Current valid PA drivers license.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Completion of Safety Training required.
  • Basic knowledge of the use of power tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. This job may require employee to lift, pull and push equipment. Requires the ability to stand and walk during an entire work period. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in hot/cold/wet weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Exposure to high levels of equipment noise.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.