Lead Inspector - Internal Only
About The Position
Wake County Permits & Inspections is seeking an internal candidate for the Lead Mechanical & Plumbing Inspector position. The role provides leadership and technical guidance to trade inspectors, supports daily inspection operations, and helps ensure consistent application of North Carolina State Building Codes while maintaining customer service. The selected candidate may conduct inspections and provide field support as needed, participate in meetings with construction professionals, help resolve complex inspection and customer issues, and provide backup assistance with commercial inspections and plan review. Wake County Planning, Development and Inspections provides building inspection and permitting services for unincorporated areas of Wake County and the Wake County Public Schools System. Through contractual agreements, it also provides building inspection services for Knightdale, Rolesville, Wendell, and Zebulon. The position is based at the Eastern Regional Center in Zebulon, North Carolina. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This recruitment is open only to internal Wake County employees and contractors; applicants must enter the unique ID from their employee ID badge on the application.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; equivalent education and experience are accepted.
- Five years of experience in the construction industry.
- Standard Level III Code Official Certification required upon hire in the trade or trades for which the position is the technical lead.
- Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Extensive knowledge of North Carolina Building Codes and North Carolina General Statutes as they relate to permitting and inspections.
- Broad understanding of construction practices and methods.
- Ability to communicate complex technical codes, regulatory requirements, and county procedures clearly in verbal and written form.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, programs, and projects while setting priorities and timelines to meet established goals.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with homeowners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, county staff, and municipalities.
- Ability to communicate a clear vision for the team and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a positive attitude.
- Applicants must include all prior work experience on the application and resume.
- Recruitment is limited to internal Wake County employees and contractors; applicants must provide the unique ID from their employee ID badge.
Nice To Haves
- Standard Level III Certification in Plumbing and Mechanical.
- At least five years of relevant experience as a code enforcement official.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily leadership, technical guidance, and support to Trade Inspectors.
- Assist with assigning, coordinating, and monitoring inspection activities.
- Interpret and apply North Carolina State Building Codes and applicable General Statutes.
- Conduct inspections and provide field support when needed.
- Assist inspectors with complex code interpretations, construction issues, and inspection decisions.
- Participate in pre-construction and pre-submittal meetings with contractors, engineers, architects, and other construction professionals.
- Help resolve challenging inspection issues and customer concerns.
- Coordinate with other County departments, municipalities, and permitting agencies.
- Support management in maintaining consistency, efficiency, and quality throughout the inspection process.
- Provide backup assistance with commercial inspections and plan review as needed.
- Participate in emergency preparedness and response operations when required, including possible temporary assignments involving different duties, hours, or work locations, and relevant exercises and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
