Building Inspector, Senior Residential Assistant Chief

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity within the City of Raleigh’s Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Development Department. Due to the expansion of our residential multi-trade inspector team, we are looking to add an additional Residential Assistant Chief Inspector. This role will provide guidance to the field inspectors, assist with challenging residential projects, perform on-site training and audits to provide consistency within the team, and co-ordinate workflow. This position involves communication with various project stakeholders, including city leadership and the public. The ideal candidate shall have strong communication skills, be well organized, and a proactive problem solver. A positive attitude and collaborative spirit are essential. The candidate is required to possess knowledge of construction processes and materials. This is truly a great opportunity for anyone who has the desire to significantly contribute to the greater good of the community and its building safety. The City of Raleigh is the second-largest city in North Carolina and remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Driven by a strong economy and outstanding quality of life, Raleigh is consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live and operate a business. The “Capital City” offers many cultural and entertainment advantages of a large City without the traffic and other drawbacks. Wake County is one of the top ranked public-school districts in the state, has nine universities and institutions of higher education, and is home of the Research Triangle Park, which is North Carolina's premier global innovation center. The Planning and Development Department is responsible for planning and visioning for the future growth of Raleigh and permitting and inspections for residential and non-residential development projects. Our inspectors make sure that all work meets state code requirements for the building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trades. All four trade groups perform an average of 600 inspections a day in Raleigh!

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and 3 to 5 years’ experience in residential/commercial construction inspection, plans review, construction or related work OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Level I certification in all four of the following: Plumbing Inspection, Mechanical Inspection, Electrical Inspection, Building Inspector
• General construction principles and terminology, accepted engineering practices
• Building, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing trades Code books
• UL listings, component testing
• Local jurisdiction codes that differ from international codes
• North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM) interpretations of Codes
• Energov system
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
• Customer service
• Time management
• Write clear, concise, detailed information
• Exercise sound judgement
• Properly interpret code books and their applicability

Responsibilities

• Performs building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing field inspections of residential projects
• Responds to information requests and inquiries; provides technical advice to City staff, design professionals, the public, and other project stakeholders; provides interpretation of building codes and ordinances and those associated with applicable trade(s) specialty
• Performs code-related research; identifies trade code compliance issues; provides alternative solutions to resolve issues
• Prepares and maintains reports, records, data, and documentation related to inspections, plans review, research, and other project reviews
• Plan and prioritize schedule and field activities; maintains communication with property owners, other inspectors, and stakeholders to coordinate and facilitate inspection work
• Identifies, develops, implements, and maintains processes and practices that encourage, support, and promote effective, comprehensive, and meaningful citizen engagement

What This Job Offers

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