Trade Inspector; General or Senior Level- Tiered

This position is eligible for a tiered sign-on bonus up to $5,000!

Come thrive with us! We are looking to hire a Trade Inspector in one of the most dynamic and fastest growing areas in the country! The Building Inspector will work with all unincorporated areas of Wake County, the Wake County Public School System, and for the Towns of Knightdale, Rolesville, Wendell and Zebulon.

You can join our team multiple ways.

• Starting pay based on experience and certifications ranging from $27.20/hr. to $42.63/hr.
• Two years’ experience in the trades industry.
• Note:
  
  If you hold a 4-year degree in an architectural, engineering or construction-related field you can qualify for a probationary level II certificate.

• Starting pay based on experience and certifications ranging from $30.34/hr. to $51.58/hr.
• Must hold a Standard Level III certificate
• Five years of experience in the construction industry

The North Carolina Code Officials Qualification (NC-COQB) Board determines certification eligibility for a NC Code Enforcement Certification and is required as part of this application process.

• Team Wake pays to get you certified
• Team Wake pays to keep you certified
• As certifications increase so does your pay
• Moving to Senior Inspector is automatic with 1st level 3 certificate earned
• Provide all the tools you need (iPhone, laptop, vehicle)
• $5,000 sign on bonus
• 5% (no match required) into a 401K
• Many more excellent benefits such as retirement pension plan, paid holidays, paid family illness, paid parental leave, annual and sick leave, and great healthcare benefits

• You will spend most of your time in the field with limited supervision
• Assist customers by reviewing construction plans to verify compliance with the North Carolina Technical Codes and Wake County ordinances
• Answer questions related to building codes, and Wake County procedures, policies, and development ordinances
• Troubleshoot site development issues and collaborate in pre-submittal meetings
• Regular communication with architects, engineers, and designers to eliminate possible code violations
• Work directly with homeowners to help them understand the various requirements
• Inspectors are based out of one of three Regional Centers located throughout the County.

The Wake County Planning & Development Services Department exists to ensure that growth and development are managed responsibly by preserving the outstanding quality of life that all Wake County residents expect. As the population and economy continue to grow in Wake County, the need for this approach increases. The Department is the County’s leading resource for administering the County’s regulations pertaining to land development.

This work is guided by the County’s Unified Development Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, Stormwater Regulations, and North Carolina Building Code.

The Department includes various work groups to advance development in Wake County’s jurisdiction. Those groups include building permitting and inspections, stormwater, watershed management, planning and zoning. The department is also instrumental in convening stakeholders that have common interests in advanced land development projects. The stakeholders may include regional agencies related to transportation, stormwater, watershed management, or other planning efforts. The Planning & Development Services team recognizes that community engagement and stakeholder feedback are a critical step in any planning process.

As such, team members are skilled at outreach and engagement practices.

• High school diploma or GED
• Five years of experience in the construction industry
• Standard Level III Code Official Certification required in one of the Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical (PM&E) trades upon hire and remaining two PM&E trades within four years
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.