Building Field Inspector

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $63,242 - $80,714

Hours/

Schedule:

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Note: The hiring range is dependent upon pre-qualification from NCDOI, OSFM.

The City-County Inspections Department helps Durham achieve its vision for a superior built environment by facilitating our customers' achievements. We strive to continually exceed customer service expectations while being a resource for N.C. code compliance success.

Selected candidates will need to obtain a Standard Certification within time frames set forth by NCDOI. Contact the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board at  or by going to the website Pre-Qualify or Military Service to obtain the level of certification you will be eligible to receive once employed by a jurisdiction.

The purpose of this position is to enforce state and local building codes, local ordinances, and general statutes. This is accomplished by inspecting buildings, reviewing plans, traveling to job sites, interacting with homeowners and building officials, maintaining documentation, and monitoring active projects. Other duties include enforcing safety precautions, and attending project meetings.

• Oversee jobsite inspections by traveling to job sites performing building inspections; reviewing sites for safety regulations; and interacting with contractors and homeowners.
• Schedule daily inspections by receiving phone messages, online requests, or requests through the IVR phone system; scheduling appointments; and reviewing daily assigned inspections.
• Provide documentation by entering information into the computer and returning phone calls.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Three years of building construction trade, design, plan review or inspections experience.
• Six hours of continuing education units each year are required.
• Become a Sworn Official of City-County within the first 30 days of hire.
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record within 60 days of hire.
• A Probationary Certification.

• Knowledge of Building Code.
• Knowledge of building standards and specification of the Building Codes.
• Willing to abide by City of Durham Policies for positions with the privilege of taking City vehicles home and/or policies for positions eligible to work from home.