Building Inspector
Job Summary: The City of Palo is seeking a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and customer-service-oriented Building Department Official & Zoning Administrator to oversee building inspections, enforce building and zoning codes, and support safe, well-planned community growth. This role is responsible for administering the City's building permit program, ensuring compliance with adopted building codes, and providing zoning and land-use guidance to residents, contractors, and developers. This position performs advanced administrative, regulatory, and professional duties requiring independent judgment, specialized technical expertise, and the authority to interpret, apply, and enforce city ordinances, state and federal regulations, and policies with minimal supervision.
How to Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, and completed City of Palo Employment Application to Jennifer Fencl (City Clerk) at 2800 Hollenbeck Road, Palo, IA 52324 or by email at cityclerk@cityofpalo.com by 4:00 pm on March 9th, 2026. Disclaimer: All duties and requirements in this job description have been determined by the employer to be essential job functions and are consistent with ADA requirements and are representative of the functions that are necessary to successful job performance. They may not, however, reflect the only duties performed. Employees in this job class will be expected to perform other job related duties when it can be reasonably implied that such duties do not fundamentally change the basic requirements, purpose, or intent of the position. The City of Palo, Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer