PT Building Code Inspector

24 hours weekly, not to exceed 1,000 hours annually.

Responsible for inspecting construction work in process of old and new buildings to enforce State and local codes for building construction including the four trade areas building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical. Work involves daily field checks in an assigned area to inspect construction work in various stages of completion. Performs skilled inspections to determine the quality of workmanship, materials and safety precautions;

and requires exercising judgment in interpreting State codes.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the needs of the organization.

• Manages daily route schedule based on construction project requests, demands and efficient routing; travels to various construction sites.
• Inspects new and renovated buildings for compliance with all phases of construction, building, electrical, plumbing and HVAC; inspects for compliance with codes; issues various certificates of compliance; coordinates with Administrator or higher-level Inspector as necessary.
• Examines blueprints, plans and other specifications for new construction or major repairs and to ensure construction complies with specifications on site.
• Advises contractors and the public; interprets and applies code regulations; explains necessary modifications to property owners or contractors.
• Notifies responsible parties of defects; re-inspects to determine if corrective actions have been taken; issues stop-work orders if necessary.
• Inspects existing housing for minimum housing code compliance.
• Keeps records and prepares reports of inspections performed.
• Required to keep current on all code regulation revisions; maintains a set of codebooks and code related material; reviews revisions and new codes regularly; attends training to keep up-to-date on code changes and modern building methods.
• Performs zoning code enforcement (patrol city for violations, field complaints from citizens, perform site visits, work with violators to remedy violations, draft zoning enforcement letters).
• Nuisance abatement and minimum housing inspections and enforcement.
• Administer grass cutting process of city-owned FEMA lots.
• Processes and reviews building permits for compliance including zoning compliance.
• Reviews change of use and various zoning compliance permits.
• Reviews various zoning compliance permits; demolition process of dilapidated structures.
• Performs Mechanical Change Out inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED and five years or more of experience in one field of construction or an Associate's degree from an accredited college, technical or vocation school in the related construction field

• Able to obtain Level I Standard Certifications in two (2) of the following:
  Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing from the North Carolina Qualification Board within two years of employment
• Valid N.C. driver's license and acceptable driving record

• High school diploma or GED and three or more years related experience as a Building Code Inspector I and have worked as a Level I Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Inspector for at least 3 years and possess a current Level I Standard Certification in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing from the NC Qualification Board

• Ability to obtain Probationary Level II Standard Certification in Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing within 1 year from hire date and obtain Standard Certification in each within 3 years of hire date
• Valid N.C. driver's license and acceptable driving record

• High school diploma or GED and three or more years' experience as a Level II Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector and possess a current Level II Standard Certification in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing from the NC Qualification Board

• Ability to obtain Probationary Level III…