Top 11 Building official Jobs in Oak Ridge, Tn

PLANS EXAMINER 1
Knox County Government —Knox County, TN
- $32.87 an hour
- Construction site
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
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Traveling Construction Superintendent
Summit General Contractors, Inc. —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Construction site
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Knox County Government —Knox County, TN
- $26.83 an hour
- 6 years
- Construction site
- Computer literacy
Town Planner
Town of Farragut —Farragut, TN
- $102,690 - $131,572 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Civil engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Chief Engineer
Boston Government Services, LLC —Oak Ridge, TN
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Operations Associate - III
Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee —Knoxville, TN
- From $30,829.50 a year
- Email
- ServSafe
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Electrical Service Technician
Strada Services LLC —Knoxville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Basic math
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
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PLANS EXAMINER 1

Knox County Government -
Knox County, TN

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Job Details

$32.87 an hour
12 days ago

Qualifications

Residential building construction inspection
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this classification is to review building plans and specifications; inspect construction work to assure conformance to building and zoning codes.

Essential Functions

The Plans Examiner 1 is responsible for the following essential functions:

Reviews residential building plans and specifications and maintains records on same.

Provides information and otherwise assists individuals in the preparation of building plans and applications for building permits.

Confers with Tennessee Licensing Board Officials regarding licensing renewal verifications and violations

Attends seminars and otherwise remains abreast of changes and new developments in codes administration, inspections, and enforcement.

Provides legal information regarding court cases to lawyers and defendants, to include details of zoning ordinances and state licensing requirements.

Administers sign permits process; including providing information on regulations and reviewing plans.

Inspects new sign construction and investigates illegal signs.

Issues violators a notification of illegal sign(s) and issues citations to court for sign ordinance violations.

Familiarizes self with all applicable regulations and ordinances that impact development including but not limited to Zoning codes, ADA standards and stormwater and flood damage prevention ordinances.

Review pool permit applications to ensure compliance with the current adopted code.

Review mobile and modular permit applications to ensure compliance with the current adopted code.

Review deck permit applications to ensure compliance with the current adopted code.

Additional Job Functions

Ensure regular, punctual attendance for self and assigned staff.

Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional or state office supervisors as part of a coordinated Emergency Response by Knox County Mayor’s Office

Assist with on-site inspections.

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Training & Qualifications

Associate degree in architecture, engineering, or related field; with five (5) years’ experience in construction, architectural, or related work with progressive responsibility: or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Must have two (2) years minimum experience performing field inspections on residential and commercial buildings.

Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee drivers’ license.

Must possess or obtain the following certifications within two (2) years of employment to maintain this position:

A State of Tennessee license for Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Mechanical Inspector.

ICC Residential Building Plans Examiner

ICC Residential Building Inspector

ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector

ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector

Specialized Knowledge

Competencies

Ability to work in a position of significant complexity.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficient inuseofPCs, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices

Proficient inuseofMicrosoftOfficesuiteof products

Ability to articulate communication of moderately complex information.

Excellent communicator and active listener

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to engage in occasional light physical activity.

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time working on a computer

Ability to walk a construction site consisting of uneven terrain

Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE)that may consist of eye protection, ear protection, hard hats, gloves, etc.when visiting construction sites

ccupational Hazards

Exposure to construction site hazards such as mechanized equipment, timber, hand and power tools, uneven terrain, inclement weather, etc.

Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS

Posting Start : 08/06/2026

Posting End : 08/20/2026

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $32.87

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Traveling Construction Superintendent

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