Inspector III; Renovations Team

Salary Range

$27 – $38 hourly (non‑exempt). Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

Perform the most complex residential and commercial inspections for compliance with all applicable building codes. This lead position is responsible for reviewing plans, approving construction documents, issuing permits, conducting investigations in response to fires or public complaints, and assisting staff with inspection issues and answering questions.

• Perform complex field inspections and record results, defect codes, and notes on commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with all applicable codes.
• Issue notices of violations, including stop‑work orders, and follow up to ensure issues are addressed.
• Investigate complaints about potential code violations and conduct research on inspection history as needed.
• Meet with architects, engineers, contractors, town planners and other stakeholders throughout design and construction of projects.
• Prepare and analyze inspection reports, including collecting data and writing reports.
• Provide advice to design professionals, town planners, homeowners, the public and contractors regarding code compliance, procedures, and related issues.
• Serve on committees, task forces and other teams as requested.
• Ensure customer solutions, practices and procedures are carried out and objectives achieved.
• Complete assigned inspections to meet customer schedules.
• Assist fire personnel at emergency incidents when applicable.
• Provide front‑office support such as answering telephones, providing information to callers, and staffing service points as necessary.

Minimum of three years of inspection experience or five years in a construction trade.

Associate’s degree in a related field.

Combination of relevant education and experience accepted.

• Ability to obtain a Level III certification in at least one construction trade or Level I or higher certification in four construction trades within one year of hire.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License.
• County Driving Privileges.
• Possibly Fire Inspector/Investigator license or American Institute of Certified Planners certification.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Planning or related field.

• Knowledge of all applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, zoning and related codes.
• Knowledge of applicable rules, laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures related to code violations.
• Customer service principles.
• Inspection procedures.
• Interpreting laws and regulations.
• Performing inspections.
• Reading and interpreting plans and designs.
• Providing customer service.
• Collaboration skills.
• Communication skills.
• Customer focus.
• Managing work.
• Technical and professional knowledge and skills.
• Computer skills:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Outdoor exposure to weather conditions.

Positions may require compliance with ADA policies and other county mandates. The incumbent must follow county policies to fulfill obligations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform essential functions.

This description is not an all‑inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, skills or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as required by business need or supervisor request.

Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise this description at any time. Designated positions may assist in emergency or disaster situations.