Building Code Enforcement Officer I

Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Carteret County Government is seeking aBuilding Code Enforcement Officerto join Carteret County’s growing Planning Department.

Do you have experience in building construction trades or inspections? Do you enjoy analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems?

TheBuilding Code Enforcement Officerposition may be the role for you!

Experience in building/construction trades preferred.

Offices are located in Morehead City & Cedar Point, NC.

Hiring range $54,700.87 to $60,170.96.NOTE
- Salary will be based on overall experience, education, qualifications & certifications. Applicants with current NC Building Code Certifications will receive additional compensation per salary grade guidelines.

Posting expires 8/12/2026.

Full-time with benefits including paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement and 401(k) plans; and, paid sick, vacation and holiday leave.

Apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on the Employment link.

REQUIRED
- Must complete pre-employment screenings including criminal background check, fingerprint background, drug test, motor vehicle report, and education screening. Offers of employment are conditional on acceptable results.

General Statement of Duties
Performs intermediate skilled technical work in the inspection of all phases of building plans and construction in the County’s Planning and Development Department.

Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class inspects construction work in process to enforce State codes for building construction including the five trades of building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes as well as fire. Work involves performing skilled inspections to determine the quality of workmanship, materials, and safety precautions; requires exercising judgment in interpreting state codes. Technical judgment is required to interpret provisions of the codes as applied to practical construction projects and circumstances.

Inspections may require some physical effort and are performed under hazards present in dealing with construction work in progress. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and extremely hot and cold temperatures. Work is also subject to noise and dusts. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in dealing with contractors and the general public. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Building Codes Administrator and is evaluated through conferences, review of reports, records and contractor and citizen reactions.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks

• Reviews site plans, blue prints, and specifications and receives applications for permits; issues building permits.

• Inspects residential, commercial and industrial building construction for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fire codes.

• Advises contractors in interpreting and applying code regulations.

• Notifies responsible parties of defects and re-inspects to determine if corrective actions have been taken; issues stop work orders if necessary.

• Enforces CAMA and flood certification regulations and ordinances.

• Maintains records of inspections and prepares necessary reports.

• Communicates with citizens concerning code requirements.

• Observes conditions not in compliance with applicable codes and issues proper notices for correction to persons responsible for conformance.

• Answers telephone in the office as needed.

• Meets with builders, property owners, engineers, supervisor, subordinates and other staff to discuss building codes, regulations, requirements and developments.

Additional

Job Duties

• Recommends judicial actions and may be required to testify in court against violators of the State building code.

• Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of State codes and local ordinances as applicable to assigned construction projects for inspection.

• Considerable knowledge of building materials, techniques and workmanship.

• General…