The City of Huntington seeks candidates for Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner in the Inspections and Permits Office. This is a responsible position involving the performance of detailed technical reviews of building construction documents, fire protection system plans, and site development plans to ensure compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes and standards within the Inspections and Permits Division of the Public Works Department. The position focuses specifically on the enforcement and application of the West Virginia State Fire Code, WV State Building Code, NFPA 1 (Fire Code), and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). For more information, click here. Applications/resumes will be received through 11/30/2025. To apply online for this position, click here.
The City also seeks candidates for City Manager. This position requires an individual with demonstrated leadership and management ability; comprehensive knowledge of municipal finance, budgeting, procurement, personnel, and public sector operations; and demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale construction projects and managing municipal facilities and physical assets. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, engineering, or related field is required, as is a valid driver’s license. Salary range: $105,140-$111,889; excellent fringe benefits. The City has approximately 385 full and part-time employees with an annual operating budget of $78,000,000. It is located along the banks of the Ohio River, spanning approximately 18 square miles and has a population of approximately 45,000 with culturally and economically diverse residents. Home to Marshall University, Huntington is a thriving metropolitan area within easy driving distance to many other small towns and rural communities. Its size and location within the Tri-State make it the industrial and economic center of southern West Virginia and a medical, commercial, educational and cultural hub. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to HR Director Sherry Lewis via email to lewiss@huntingtonwv.gov. Resumes will be received through the close of business on Monday, 12/1/2025. EOE
