Building Codes Enforcement Officer

Job Description

An employee in this class is responsible for the inspection of building construction for compliance with State building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical code requirements and the reporting on inspections activities. Work involves the inspection of residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with State building codes; site inspections and field checks to inspect all phases of construction work; providing interpretation of codes; plan review of site and building plans; building permit issuance; and the preparation and maintenance of permit and inspections records. The employee is required to keep current on all code regulation revisions; review revisions and new codes regularly; and attend training to keep current on code changes and modern building methods. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in dealing with contractors and the general public. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, extremes in temperature, hazards associated with construction work, and may require one to work in crawl spaces and similar enclosed spaces.

Examples of Job Duties

• 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.
• Makes sure foundations and framing processes, insulation installation and general arrangement of building facilities meet quality standards for design, materials and workmanship.
• Advises contractors and property owners on code interpretations and applying code regulations.
• Notifies responsible parties of defects and re-inspects to determine if corrective actions have been taken.
• Reviews site and building plans for code compliance.
• Issues and processes a variety of building permits and stop work orders.
• Investigates complaints concerning buildings that may not comply with applicable building codes.
• Confers with supervisor regarding questionable installations and verification of County ordinances.
• Conducts final inspections and issues certificates of occupancy.
• Assists department staff with answering the department phone, scheduling inspections, and collecting permit applications and fees.
• Responds to questions from the public and contractors regarding NC Building Code.
• Travels to various construction sites operating a County vehicle.
• Establishes and maintains manual and computerized records and reports pertaining to inspections, permits, and code enforcement work.
• Maintains current knowledge of building codes and record keeping requirements; attends classes, seminars, and conferences to retain certification and enhance knowledge of trends and development in the field of building code inspection.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with coursework in building trades and some experience in the building construction trades and enforcement of code standards; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Building Code Inspector I: Standard Level I in a trade (building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical trade) and probationary in other trade inspection areas.
• Building Code Inspector II: Standard Level II in a trade (building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical trade) and probationary Level II in other trade inspection areas.
• Building Code Inspector III: Standard Level III in a trade (building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical trade) and probationary Level III in other trade inspection areas.

Benefits

• Employees accrue sick and vacation time each paycheck.
• Stanly County observes twelve (12) holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas (3 days).
• Employees receive one (1) personal day per year.
• INSURANCE BENEFITS: Stanly County provides health & vision insurance with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. Our plan is a PPO, 80/20, with a $1000 deductible. Teledoc is offered through our insurance for a $10 co-pay per visit. Primary care visit is a $40 co-payment. Specialist is $50 co-pay. One free eye exam per year. The insurance coverage is FREE to full-time employees.
• Dental Coverage is with Guardian dental insurance and is FREE to full-time employees.
• Other volunteer insurance benefits include: Flexible Spending Program, Life Insurance, Cancer, Accident, and Disability policies.
• Stanly County offers an employee health clinic. Our on-site Advance Practice Provider will see employees and dependents covered on our county insurance plan free of charge. This service does not replace your primary healthcare providers but augments their care.
• As a wellness benefit, employees have the option of joining the Stanly County YMCA. The County will pay half of the employee’s membership.
• Employee Assistant Program is offered through Atrium Health. Each employee will receive up to six (6) free sessions on a rolling year. Dependent children and/or spouse may also use the sessions.
• RETIREMENT: Stanly County Employees will be a member of the N. C. Local Government Employees’ Retirement System. Stanly County is required to withhold six percent (6%) from each paycheck and deposit it into the retirement system. The County also contributes to the plan. You are vested at five years as a contributing member. After one year of contributing membership in the system, a death benefit is available if you die while still in active service or within 180 days of your last day of service.
• NC 401(k) (Supplemental Retirement Plan): Employees can contribute to the Empower 401(k) plan upon hire. If the employee contributes at least one percent (1%), Stanly County will match one percent (1%).
• Additionally, employees may make additional contributions through the following options: 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth Plan Option.
• LONGEVITY: Longevity pay is earned after three (3) years of continuous Local Government retirement benefited service working with Stanly County government.
• Longevity Bonus: 3 years but less than 5 years $300
  5 years but less than 10 years $600
  10 years but less than 15 years $900
  15 years but less than 20 years $1,200
  20 years or more $1,500

Employer

Stanly County

Department

Inspections

Address

1000 North First Street, Suite 13C
Albemarle, North Carolina, 28001

Website

www.stanlycountync.gov