Introduction

Protect public health, safety, and welfare in constructed environments by joining the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services as a Commercial Building Inspector (Universal Building Inspector)!

The Department of Safety and Professional Services mission is to promote economic growth and stability while protecting the citizens of Wisconsin as designated by statute. DSPS and related professional boards protect the citizens of Wisconsin by ensuring the safe and competent practice of licensed professionals; performing inspections of commercial buildings, amusement rides, boilers, elevators, pressurized gas systems, and electrical systems; and performing plan reviews of commercial building, plumbing, fire suppression, elevators, boilers, and private onsite wastewater treatments systems.

What We Are Looking For: An independent Commercial Building Inspector to join the Division of Industry Services and provide inspection and consultation of public buildings. Certification as a Commercial Building Inspector is required at the time of application deadline.

Where We Are Located: This position will be a mobile resource working out of their home location and traveling to jobs/inspections within their assigned areas. The position will service Columbia, Dodge, Dane, Washington, Jefferson, Sauk, Juneau ,Adams, Florence, Forest, Langlade, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Sh awano, Outagamie, Waupaca, Marathon, Portage, Wood, Ozaukee, Brown, Sawyer, Rusk, Taylor, Clark, and Lincoln counties.

What We Offer: DSPS is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits ( health plan options start at just $37/month for single plans and $92/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

Please note: This position may require travel and overnight stays.

Position Summary

In the Division of Industry Services, Bureau of Field Services, this position protects public health, safety, welfare, and the natural environment of Wisconsin as relates to constructed environments, as directed in Chapter 101, Stats. This position is an expert in building construction, processes, components, and systems. This position issues Department orders for the correction of violations of administrative codes, particularly related to buildings and structures, fire protection systems, and credentialing regulations. Specific responsibilities include:

• Conduct inspections and provide consultations related to new, existing, remodeled, or altered public buildings, places of employment, multi-family dwellings, and soil erosion control practices. The inspections may include Commercial Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and UDC Electrical/Plumbing.
• Maintain knowledge of Commercial Building Code and adopted standards. Code and adopted standards could include Commercial Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and UDC Electrical/Plumbing.
• Enforce Codes and Standards.
• Participate in audits, training, and code development activities.

Salary Information

This position (Universal Building Inspector) is in schedule-range (06-63) with an hourly rate of $34.15-$41.54 (annually:$71,032-$86,403), plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

A Sign-on Bonus of $2,000 for eligible employees who agree to remain in the position for one year. $1000 will be paid on first paycheck and $1000 will be paid when employee completes one year of service.

Job Details

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, Wisconsin residency is not required. However, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may at times need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.

Qualifications

A qualified applicant will possess the following at the time of application deadline:

• Commercial Building Inspector Certification

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions can be directed to Chanda Kaz at chanda.kaz@dot.wi.gov or 608-267-2837

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be reviewed every two weeks, starting on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 until all positions are filled. Applications must be received by 11:59PM on the Tuesday prior to the review date to be considered for that review period.