Building Code Inspector

About the role

The Planning and Inspections Department seeks a Building Code Inspector to perform intermediate skilled technical work in the inspection of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with coursework in building trades or related field, and moderate experience in the building construction trades.

Responsibilities

• Reviews inspection requests from contractors and schedules inspections;
• Responds to questions about code requirements and regulations applicable to the project;
• Contacts state agencies for information regarding interpretations as needed;
• Inspects buildings in the process of construction, alteration or repair for compliance with state building electrical, plumbing and mechanical code requirements, approved plans, and construction and safety practices;
• Examines plot plans, structural framing, insulation installation, and general arrangement of building facilities for quality of design, materials and workmanship;
• Issues stop work orders for construction without proper permits;
• Recommends judicial actions and may be required to testify in court against violators of the State building code;
• Counsels with supervisor regarding questionable installations and verification of County ordinances;
• Establishes and maintains manual and computerized reports and records pertaining to inspections and code enforcement work;
• Affords assistance to supervisor and other department staff with preparation and issuance building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits as appropriate, collects applicable fees and prepares receipts;
• Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, and lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and development in the field of building code inspection;
• Affords assistance to office permitting staff with answering telephones and responding to inquiries from the general public;
• May survey roads for missing road name signs.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina;
• Eligible for Probationary Certifications upon hire;
• Certification at Level I in all inspection areas within a two year period from original date of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with coursework in building trades, or related field;
• Moderate experience in the building construction trades, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics of data, people, or things;
• Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey information;
• Ability to read a variety of licenses, reports, correspondence, permits, applications, codes, blueprints, manuals, ordinances, plans, etc.;
• Ability to prepare correspondence, records, reports, forms, permits, performance appraisals, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style;
• Ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence;
• Ability to apply principals of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; to multiply and divide; to calculate decimals and percentages; to interpret graphs, to compute discount, interest profit and loss, ratio and proportion, etc; to perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials;
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape;
• Ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments;
• Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with property owners, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, the general public, etc.

Benefits

The benefits package includes annual and sick leave, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays, 401k retirement, health savings account, employee discounts on gym memberships & local businesses, and more. Wilson County Government is also a participating member of the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System.