Inspector III (Renovations Team)

About the role

This is an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform the most complex of residential and commercial inspections for compliance with all applicable building codes.
• Review plans, approve construction documents, and issue permits.
• Investigate complaints about potential code violations and conduct research on inspection history as needed.
• Meet with architects, engineers, contractors, town planners and other individuals throughout the course of the design and construction of projects.
• Prepare and analyze inspection reports to include collecting data and writing reports.
• Provide advice to design professionals, town planners, homeowners, the public and contractors regarding code compliance, applicable procedures, and other related issues.
• Serve on committees, task forces, and other teams as requested.
• Make sure that customer solutions, practices, and procedures are carried out and objectives are achieved.
• Complete assigned inspections to meet the customer’s schedule.
• May assist fire personnel at emergency incidents.
• As applicable, provide front office support, which may include: answering telephones and providing information to callers; periodically staffing service points that require in-person interactions with customers or staff; and/or, performing other related activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of inspection experience or five years in a construction trade.
• Education: Associates degree in related field, or combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted.
• Licenses and Certifications: Ability to obtain a Level III certification in at least one construction trade or Level I or higher certification in four construction trades within one year of hire. Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges. Some positions may require a Fire Inspectors/Investigator license or certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Knowledge of all applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, zoning and related codes, applicable rules, laws and regulations, practices and procedures related to code violations, customer service principles, inspection procedures.
• Skills: Interpreting laws and regulations, performing inspections, reading and interpreting plans and designs, providing customer service.
• Abilities: Collaboration, communication, customer focus, managing work, technical/professional knowledge and skills.

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed in the job posting.

Pay

Salary Range: $27 - $38/hourly

Schedule

No specific schedule is mentioned in the job posting.