Building Inspector III

Guilford County • 400 W. Market Street Greensboro, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs inspection work to secure compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical systems codes. Work involves inspecting residential and commercial construction, renovations, additions, mobile homes, and existing buildings to certify that work – electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems, and associated materials and methods are following applicable codes. The employee has the responsibility for securing compliance with regulations when violations are found. Considerable tact, courtesy, and firmness are required as the employee works independently in the field and has constant contact with contractors, property owners, and the public. Work is performed under the general supervision of an Inspections Field Supervisor and is reviewed for proper interpretation and enforcement of applicable laws and code requirements.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and five years of experience in at least one of the specified building trade (building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and heating) areas, including at least five years of inspections experience.
• Must possess a Level III State Inspection Certificate in at least one of the specified trade areas.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship in electrical and plumbing and heating systems and in building construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to compare them with work while in progress.
• Ability to express code requirements clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with contractors, property owners and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Probationary Level I State Inspection Certificate in at least one of the specified trade areas (for Building Inspector Trainee level)
• Level I State Inspection Certificate in at least one of the specified trade areas (for Building Inspector I level)
• Level II State Inspection Certificate in at least one of the specified trade areas (for Building Inspector II level)

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings during and after construction including footings, structural framing, design, materials, detail arrangement and workmanship to determine compliance with building and land use law.
• Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with building, zoning and other public safety laws.
• Discusses conditions found with owner or builder and explains importance of adjusting conditions voluntarily; conducts follow-up inspections and notes made; recommends formal actions for non-compliance, when necessary.
• Maintains records of inspections and prepares related reports.
• Inspect new and existing wiring and electrical installations in residences, businesses and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, codes and ordinances, issues electrical inspection certificates for approved installations.
• Inspects electrical installations during construction and examines completed installations for workmanship and proper use of materials.
• Checks plans and specifications for proposed electrical installations to ensure that pertinent codes and ordinances have been rigidly followed.
• Inspects heating and plumbing installations and fixtures on new or remodeled construction sites and examines for workmanship and use of proper materials; notifies responsible parties of defects found and re-inspects to determine if corrective measures have been made.
• Advises plumbers, contractors, and others regarding county plumbing and heating regulations and codes.
• Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with plumbing, heating and cooling requirements.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
• Work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED