Building Codes Enforcement Officer

Stanly County•Albemarle, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this class is responsible for the inspection of building construction for compliance with State building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical code requirements and the reporting on inspections activities. Work involves the inspection of residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with State building codes; site inspections and field checks to inspect all phases of construction work; providing interpretation of codes; plan review of site and building plans; building permit issuance; and the preparation and maintenance of permit and inspections records. The employee is required to keep current on all code regulation revisions; review revisions and new codes regularly; and attend training to keep current on code changes and modern building methods. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in dealing with contractors and the general public. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, extremes in temperature, hazards associated with construction work, and may require one to work in crawl spaces and similar enclosed spaces.

Requirements

Graduation from high school with coursework in building trades and some experience in the building construction trades and enforcement of code standards; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable knowledge of the state and local ordinances and codes related to all building construction trades.
General working knowledge of construction and system installation procedures in electricity, plumbing, mechanical, and heat / air conditioning systems.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications accurately and make comparisons with construction in progress.
Skill in the interpretation of codes and ordinances and their application to specific situations.
Skill in collaborative conflict resolution and customer service excellence.
Ability to analyze situations in the areas of codes, ordinances, and related functions and make technical recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to work independently and to exercise sound judgment in making decisions in conformance with laws, regulations, and policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building contractors, property owners, supervisors and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate and thorough reports and records.
Ability to enforce regulations tactfully and firmly and in a consistent manner.
Standard Level I in a trade (building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical trade) and probationary in other trade inspection areas.
Standard Level II in a trade (building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical trade) and probationary Level II in other trade inspection areas.
Standard Level III in a trade (building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical trade) and probationary Level III in other trade inspection areas.

Responsibilities

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.
Monitors foundations and framing processes, insulation installation and general arrangement of building facilities for quality of design, materials and workmanship.
Advises contractors and property owners on code interpretations and applying code regulations.
Notifies responsible parties of defects and re-inspects to determine if corrective actions have been taken.
Reviews site and building plans for code compliance.
Issues and processes a variety of building permits and stop work orders.
Investigates complaints concerning buildings that may not comply with applicable building codes.
Confers with supervisor regarding questionable installations and verification of County ordinances.
Conducts final inspections and issues certificates of occupancy.
Assists department staff with answering the department phone, scheduling inspections, and collecting permit applications and fees.
Responds to questions from the public and contractors regarding NC Building Code.
Travels to various construction sites operating a County vehicle.
Establishes and maintains manual and computerized records and reports pertaining to inspections, permits, and code enforcement work.
Maintains current knowledge of building codes and record keeping requirements; attends classes, seminars, and conferences to retain certification and enhance knowledge of trends and development in the field of building code inspection.
Performs related duties as required.