Building Codes Inspector (Trainee, I, II, or III)

City of Jacksonville NC•Jacksonville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Jacksonville is seeking qualified candidates for a Building Codes Inspector to perform difficult technical work inspecting commercial buildings for compliance with City ordinances and state building codes. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Codes Enforcement Administrator. Depending on qualifications, certifications, and experience, the selected candidate may be hired as a Building Codes Inspector Trainee, Building Codes Inspector I, Building Codes Inspector II, or Building Codes Inspector III.

Requirements

Building Codes Inspector Trainee: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and at least six months to a year’s experience in either building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or construction.
Building Codes Inspector I: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 6 months to 2 years experience in building construction trade.
Building Codes Inspector II: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and more than 2 years experience in building inspection.
Building Codes Inspector III: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and more than 5 years experience in building inspection.
General knowledge or ability to be trained in building construction and related codes such as and including but not limited to laws and ordinances.
Skilled with firmness and tact in enforcing ordinances and codes.
Ability to detect or determine poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards of fire and collapse.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process.
Ability to contact building owners, contractors and the public and effect satisfactory working relationships.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
General knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
General knowledge of state building and related codes, laws and ordinances.
Thorough knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
Thorough knowledge of State building and related codes, laws and ordinances.

Nice To Haves

Salary is based on number of certifications, levels of certification, education and experience.
In addition to salary, Building Codes Inspectors receive incentives through the Career Development Program to increase their levels of certification with a 2-3% salary increase Work Performance Award per each level of certification in each trade.
Once Building Codes Inspectors have achieved a level III certification and provided it is maintained through continuing education credits, they will receive an annual bonus of $500 per each level III certification (building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or fire) and if a Master Code Professional certification is obtained and maintained an additional $2,500 bonus will be added their annual bonus.

Responsibilities

Observes and trains on building construction for compliance with building codes, maintaining records and files, and preparing reports.
Observes and trains in field inspections and reinspection’s of residential and commercial facilities for compliance with state building codes and City ordinances.
Observes and trains in how to handle complaints regarding defective construction and handles enforcement problems.
Observes and trains in existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures, or improper uses.
Trains and observes where construction is not being made in compliance with regulations as to methods and/or material and procedures for issues warnings and stop work order if necessary.
Observes and trains in questions from private citizens, contractors, and builders.
Observes and trains in process of reviewing plans to determine compliance with codes.
Observes and trains to read and understand plans for compliance with state building codes and City ordinances.
Observes and trains in plan review meetings.
Observes and trains when it’s necessary to testify in court on code violation cases.
Observes and trains when the Inspector writes reports/enters data and keeps records regarding inspections.
Observes and trains on related tasks as required.
Inspects building construction for compliance with building codes; maintaining records and files and preparing reports.
Performs field inspections and reinspection of residential, commercial, industrial and public facilities for compliance with state building codes and City ordinances.
Receives complaints in regard to defective construction and handles enforcement problems.
Inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or improper uses.
Where construction is not being made in compliance with regulations as to methods and/or materials, issues warnings and stop work order if necessary.
Performs occupancy inspection and issues certificates of occupancy and demolition permits.
Answers questions from private citizens, contractors, and builders; research complaints.
Reviews plans to determine compliance with codes.
Issues/denies building permits.
Reviews plans for compliance with state building codes and City ordinances.
Conducts and/or participates in plan review meetings; prepares meeting agenda; drafts letters to contractors, architects and engineers.
Testifies in court on code violation cases.
Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections.
Performs related tasks as required.