Commercial Inspector (Building)

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

3d • $35 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County is seeking a Commercial Inspector (Building) to join the Land Use and Environmental Service Agency (LUESA). This role is crucial in providing key services that contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents, ranging from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources. LUESA offers an opportunity to partner with creative minds and inspiring leaders in a collaborative, success-driven, and innovative environment. The agency welcomes talented, high-energy team members to enhance the quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality. This position requires prequalification for a probationary level III certification in at least one trade prior to receiving an offer. Information about obtaining pre-qualification can be found at https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-cert/code-officials-qualification-board-coqb/coqb-prequalify-or-military. The prequalification process must be started prior to interviewing for the position. The position involves performing the most complex commercial inspections for compliance with all applicable building codes. Under minimal supervision, this role is responsible for reviewing plans, approving construction documents, and issuing permits. It may also involve investigations in response to fires or public complaints, and assisting staff with inspection issues and answering questions.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of inspections experience or five years in construction trade.
• Associates degree in related field.
• Ability to obtain a Level III certification in at least one construction trade within one year of hire
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Requires County Driving Privileges
• Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
• Knowledge of all applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, zoning and related codes
• Knowledge of applicable rules, laws and regulations
• Knowledge of practices and procedures related to code violations
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of inspection procedures
• Skills in interpreting laws and regulations
• Skills in performing inspections
• Skills in reading and interpreting plans and designs
• Skills in providing customer service
• Abilities in collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Abilities in communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Abilities in customer focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
• Abilities in managing work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Abilities in technical/professional knowledge and skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Engineering, Planning or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform the most complex field inspections and enters results, defect codes, and notes on commercial projects to ensure compliance with all applicable codes
• Issue notices of violations, including stop work orders and follows-up to ensure issue has been addressed
• Investigate complaints about potential code violations and conducts research on inspection history as needed
• Meet with architects, engineers, contractors, town planners and other individuals throughout the course of the design and construction of projects
• Prepare and analyze inspection reports to include collecting data and writing reports
• Provide advice to design professionals, town planners, the public and contractors regarding code compliance, applicable procedures, and other related issues
• Serve on committees, task forces, and other teams as requested
• Make sure that customer solutions, practices, and procedures are carried out and achieve their objectives
• Complete assigned inspections to meet the customer’s schedule
• May assist fire personnel at emergency incidents

Benefits

• Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree