Code Enforcement Supervisor (Plan Reviewer Supervisor)
About The Position
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! Performs supervision over a team of plan reviewers responsible for technical work in the enforcement of the North Carolina State Building Codes; examines building plans and construction documents; performs field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings; performs related work as required. Primary responsibility will be supervision over plan reviewers that provide enforcement of the North Carolina Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Permitting & Plan Review Manager.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Building, Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Construction or closely related field with at least 6 years of inspections experience within a jurisdiction; OR 8 years of inspections experience with a jurisdiction with progressive advancement within a department. Any equivalent combination of degree / inspection / supervisory experience
- Must hold Standard Level III Certificate through the NC Code Officials Qualification Board in three trades and Standard Level I & II Certificates in one other trades; building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical.
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Standard 3 Certificates in all trades through the NC Code Officials Qualification Board, 10+ years of inspections which includes 2 years supervisory experience.
- Standard Permit Technician Certification through the NC Code Officials Qualification Board or ICC.
Responsibilities
- Supervises a staff of code enforcement officials which includes approving time off, verifying hours worked, assigning inspections, and providing limited technical supervision in accordance with the North Carolina Building Codes.
- Enforces and interprets the N.C. State Building Codes as certified and related sections of the Charter and the Code of Ordinance of the City of High Point
- Performs review of building plans and construction documents for determining code compliance with N. C. State Building Codes and Codes of Ordinances for the City of High Point
- Investigates complaints from citizens and public officials regarding possible violations of these codes
- Inspects buildings and structures for compliance with, or violations of the Building Codes
- Prepares written reports of building plan reviews and inspection findings
- Prepares correspondence to property owners, builders or other parties of interest, relating to enforcement of the Building Codes and related laws and ordinances
- Holds, or participates in, administrative hearings to find fact regarding condition and disposition of unsafe, abandoned, defective and dangerous building or structures
- Prepares information for hearings before City Council regarding enforcement of building codes and local codes and ordinances
- Issues Complaints, Notices of Hearings, Orders to Repair, Orders to Vacate and Close, Orders to Demolish, Notices of Violations, and Certificates of Compliance
- Performs research of property ownership and tax records
- Provides information to the public regarding building codes, status of projects during construction and other related City matters
- Operates sedan or light truck to reach construction sites
- Operates computer to enter and retrieve information
- Operates copy machine, printer and telephone
- Uses hand tools (soil probe, tape measure, level, flashlight, ladder, testing instruments, etc.) to perform inspections
- Maintains assigned equipment in a clean and operable condition
- Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
- PTO earned within first year
- 12 Paid Holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
