Building Code Inspector

WILSON COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR (LEVEL I, II, III)

PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT

FLSA:
Non-exempt

• The regular work hours are from 8:00am to 5:00 pm, five days a week (Monday through Friday).

The starting salary for a fully qualified Building Code Inspector begins at $57,240 + a COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

• Annual and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Retirement
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Discounts on Gym Memberships & Local Businesses

Performs intermediate skilled technical work performing residential, commercial and industrial building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing inspections, reviewing plans, maintaining appropriate records and files, preparing reports, does related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Chief Building Codes Inspector.

Reviews inspection requests from contractors and schedules inspections; responds to questions about code requirements and regulations applicable to the project; contacts state agencies for information regarding interpretations as needed.

Inspects buildings in the process of construction, alteration or repair for compliance with state building electrical, plumbing and mechanical code requirements, approved plans, and construction and safety practices; examines plot plans, structural framing, insulation installation, and general arrangement of building facilities for quality of design, materials and workmanship; issues stop work orders for construction without proper permits; recommends judicial actions and may be required to testify in court against violators of the State building code;

conducts final inspections and issues certificates for compliance after work is completed.

Investigates complaints concerning buildings that may not comply with applicable building codes; confers with supervisor regarding questionable installations and verification of County ordinances.

Establishes and maintains manual and computerized reports and records pertaining to inspections and code enforcement work.

Assists supervisor and other department staff with preparation and issuance building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits as appropriate, collects applicable fees and prepares receipts.

Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, and lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and development in the field of building code inspection.

Assists office permitting staff with answering telephones and responding to inquiries from the general public.

May survey roads for missing road name signs.

Performs other work as required.

High school diploma or GED with coursework in building trades, or related field and moderate experience in the building construction trades, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

Must be eligible for Probationary Certifications upon hire.

Certification at Level I in all inspection areas within a two year period from original date of hire.

Electrical, building (includes energy insulation), mechanical, plumbing and fire.

Building Codes Inspector I:
Probationary, Limited, or Standard Level I in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trade inspection areas.

Building Codes Inspector II
:
Standard certification at Level II in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trade inspection areas.

Building Codes Inspector III
:
Standard certification at Level III in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trade inspection areas.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including calculators, copiers, two-way radios, electrical diagnostic equipment, levels, architect's scale, shovels, various small hand tools, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demand requirements are those for Medium Work.

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to conveyor exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates and assistants.

Requires the ability to read a variety of licenses, reports, correspondence, permits, applications, codes, blueprints, manuals, ordinances, plans, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, records, reports, forms, permits, performance appraisals, etc., using prescribed…