Code Enforcement Official

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Salary Range: $35 - $45/hourly Thisis an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill,experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

AtMecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as youare with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best versionof you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) youwill help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity topartner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented,high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

A NC Standard Certificate Level III in Electrical is required for this position.
If you do not have a NCSC Level III, you can obtain a prequalification from the NC Office of State Fire Marshal - Code Officials Qualification Board (COQB).
Use the link below and use the attached Letter of Qualification.
https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-certification

Review the professional design documents and inspections of the most complex commercial projects for compliance with all applicable codes. This position, under general supervision, will provide consultative services and participate in building code and legislative processes. May also be responsible for performing investigations in response to fires or public complaints

• Examine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community
• Perform the most complex field inspections and enters results, defect codes, and notes on commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with all applicable codes
• Approve or reject documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy references
• Evaluate specific projects for time of review and processes applications for time estimates
• Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents
• Provide consultation before, during and following plans examination and construction: educate design professionals and contractors regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyzes and suggest methods for design modifications
• Participate in code making processes; provide logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code changes, applications, and interpretations.
• Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processes
• Prepare and analyze inspection reports to include collecting data and writing reports
• Completes assigned inspections to meet the customer’s schedule
• May assist fire personnel at emergency incidents

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of three years of experience in the design/construction of commercial buildings or two years of inspections experience.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Architecture,…