CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL (BUILDING II or III)

About the role

The ideal candidate will embody excellence and be able to effectively perform difficult technical work of conducting code enforcement inspections, principally in new residential and commercial construction inspections, ensuring compliance with state building codes and related regulations. Work includes considerable public contact in dealing with contractors, architects, engineers, the general public, and other Town staff.

Responsibilities

• Drive to construction sites and inspect buildings at various stages of construction to ensure conformity with approved plans and compliance with state building codes and related regulations;
• Performs Live Remote inspections within the guidelines approved by NCDOI and Town of Cary management;
• Identifies conditions requiring correction or additional inspections; notifies appropriate individuals; issues warnings and stop work orders if necessary;
• Reviews alternate methods and materials not specifically prescribed by codes; determines if such alternate is equivalent to that prescribed by the code; approves or disapproves such use;
• Documents and maintains records regarding inspections; enters inspections information on computer system;
• Testifies in court on code violation cases;
• May assist in other inspection areas as needed when applicable;
• Provide consultation; advise and assist architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public on building code requirements, code interpretations, and inspection procedures;
• Attend meetings and advise on difficult interpretation of the code and applicable ordinances;
• Conduct special research as needed;
• Manage special projects as needed;
• Provide technical assistance to Town staff as needed;
• Perform other job-related tasks as required.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of all types of building construction processes;
• Knowledge of design principles in the construction industry;
• Knowledge of NC state building and related codes and regulations;
• Knowledge and ability to operate computers, related technology, and a variety of software applications;
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints of some complexity, quickly and accurately and to compare them with the construction in process;
• Ability to compare plans with construction in-process;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors and the public while using firmness and tact in enforcing building ordinances and codes;
• Ability to effectively work in high stress situations;
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a community college with an associate’s degree in building construction or a closely related field and a minimum of five years' experience in related building construction or inspection work.
• Candidates who do not currently hold a qualifying certificate but believe their education and experience meet the pre-qualification requirements are encouraged to apply for this position and begin the certification process with NCDOI.

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of all types of building construction processes;
• Knowledge of design principles in the construction industry;
• Knowledge of NC state building and related codes and regulations;
• Knowledge and ability to operate computers, related technology, and a variety of software applications;
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints of some complexity, quickly and accurately and to compare them with the construction in process;
• Ability to compare plans with construction in-process;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors and the public while using firmness and tact in enforcing building ordinances and codes;
• Ability to effectively work in high stress situations;
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Benefits

A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience, which also includes Career Ladder opportunities for advancement. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented, allowing Cary to value and support our employee’s whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice.