<p>To Apply</p> <p>Qualified employees interested in competing in the examination process must submit an online application with the attached documentation (in the "My Attachments" section) by the application deadline: Tuesday, April 14, 2026</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>Steps to Apply</p> <ol> <li> <p>Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.</p> </li><li> <p>Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.)</p> </li></ol> <p>All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" or "Spam" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.</p> <p>Civil Service Status</p> <p>This is NOT a Civil Service position</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>April 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Chief Building Official</p> <p>The City of West Des Moines' Development Services Department is looking for a qualified individual to oversee the building division as the Chief Building Official. Employees of the City who meet the minimum qualifications, outlined in the appropriate City of West Des Moines position description, are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>Minimum qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field plus five (5) years of related work experience, plus at least three (3) years of management or applicable supervisor/management training experience </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>Employees with current continuous experience in the city that include experience equal to seven (7) years of full-time work as a Building Inspector II. </li></ul> <p>Special Note: Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements and have attached their resume and cover letter on or before Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to compete in the examination process.</p>