Building Code Inspector

WILSON COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR (LEVEL I, II, III)

PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT

FLSA: Non-exempt

Hours:

• The regular work hours are from 8:00am to 5:00 pm, five days a week (Monday through Friday).

Compensation: The starting salary for a fully qualified Building Code Inspector begins at $57,240 + a COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Retirement
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Discounts on Gym Memberships & Local Businesses

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Performs intermediate skilled technical work performing residential, commercial and industrial building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing inspections, reviewing plans, maintaining appropriate records and files, preparing reports, does related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Chief Building Codes Inspector.

Essential Job Functions

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; conducts final inspections and issues certificates for compliance after work is completed.

Investigates complaints concerning buildings that may not comply with applicable building codes; confers 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.

Assists 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.

Assists office permitting staff with answering telephones and responding to inquiries from the general public.

May survey roads for missing road name signs.

Performs other work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

Must be eligible for Probationary Certifications upon hire.

Certification at Level I in all inspection areas within a two year period from original date of hire.

AREAS OF CERTIFICATION

Electrical, building (includes energy insulation), mechanical, plumbing and fire.

CLASS LEVELS

Building Codes Inspector I : Probationary, Limited, or Standard Level I in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trade inspection areas.

Building Codes Inspector II : Standard certification at Level II in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trade inspection areas.

Building Codes Inspector III : Standard certification at Level III in building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trade inspection areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS

REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements : Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including calculators, copiers, two-way radios, electrical diagnostic equipment, levels, architect's scale, shovels, various small hand tools, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are those for Medium Work.

Data Conception : Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication : Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to conveyor exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates and assistants.

Language Ability : Requires the ability to read a variety of licenses, reports, correspondence, permits, applications, codes, blueprints, manuals, ordinances, plans, etc. Requires the 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. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.

Intelligence : Requires the ability to apply principals of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including engineering, legal, mechanics, electrical, plumbing and construction terminology.

Numerical Aptitude : Requires the 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.

Form/Spatial Aptitude : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination : Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment and hand tools.

Manual Dexterity : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal level of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination : Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament : Require the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Physical Communication : Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via a telephone and two-way radio.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of modern building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical construction practices, and the various stages of construction when violations and defects should be observed and corrected.

Considerable knowledge of state and local ordinances and codes administered through the Inspection Department.

Considerable knowledge of approved methods and practices involved in the installation, construction repair and maintenance of a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment.

General knowledge of the geographical layout of the County.

Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship, materials and/or equipment in construction or repair of buildings.

Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, codes and building regulations.

Ability to enforce inspection codes fairly and consistently.

Ability to maintain complete and accurate records of inspections conducted.

Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with property owners, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, the general public, etc.

Ability to physically maneuver on scaffolds, structural members and in cramped quarters to accomplish thorough inspections.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Special Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last Revised: 1/06/2015