Inspector III (Residential Construction Team)

About the role

This is a 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 achieve their objectives.
• Complete assigned inspections to meet the customer’s schedule.
• May assist fire personnel at emergency incidents.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of inspection experience or five years in a construction trade.
• Associates degree in related field or combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted.
• 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.
• Requires County Driving Privileges.
• Some positions may require a Fire Inspectors/Investigator license or certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Planning or related field preferred.
• 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 and Abilities

• Interpreting laws and regulations.
• Performing inspections.
• Reading and interpreting plans and designs.
• Providing customer service.
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• 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.
• Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources 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.

Benefits

No specific benefits are listed in the job posting.

Pay

Salary Range: $27- $34/hourly

Schedule

No specific schedule is listed in the job posting.