Sr Code Enforcement Official

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

1d•$36 - $55

About The Position

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality. Position Summary Act as a daily lead in plan review, inspections and management of plan submittal and approvals process. Work with staff and professional design community (architects and engineers) in handling more complex consultations in getting code and regulations for compliance, and evaluate and/or determination of life safety impacts to the design. This lead position is responsible for serving as a leader and is responsible for information sharing of code changes, oversight, delegation and implementation of projects/plans according to codes and regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of code related experience and/or six years in the design or construction industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering or related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Ability to obtain at least one Level III Certificate from the North Carolina Qualifications Board 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
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes
Advanced code enforcement principles and practices
Public relations principles
Code enforcement operations, services, and activities
Budgeting principles and practices
Prioritizing and assigning work
Using computers and related software applications
Reading and interpreting construction documents
Speaking in public
Public relations
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, and regulations
Preparing reports
Reading and interpreting blueprints and plans
Mediating, negotiating, and resolving conflict
Preparing proposed ordinances and code amendments
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
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
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
Delegating Responsibility: Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization’s and individuals’ effectiveness
Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Planning and Organization: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
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
Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer or Architecture

Responsibilities

Resolve scheduling and code issues
Handle customer complaints that have been escalated beyond the plans examiners on his/her team and consults with architects and engineers to determine the best method for moving the plans through the system
Conduct educational sessions for design professionals
Examine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable building codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community
Approve or reject documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy references
Evaluate specific projects for time of review and processes applications for time estimates
Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents
Provide consultation before, during and following plans examination; educates design professionals regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyzes and suggests methods for design modifications
Participate in code making processes; provides logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code changes, applications, and interpretations
Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processes
Serve on committees, task forces, and other teams as requested
Make sure customer solutions, practices, and procedures are carried out and achieve their objectives.