PT Building Code Inspector

City of Washington•City of Washington, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
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
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
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 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
Considerable knowledge of state and local ordinances and codes related to building construction at the Level I Certification in all skilled trade areas.
Considerable knowledge of modern practices and materials used in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of a variety of electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment, appliances and fixtures.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications accurately and make interpretations with construction in progress.
Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, property owners and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, contractors, builders, and property owners.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of work activities.
Ability to use a computer and applicable software.

Responsibilities

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.