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Please apply by: 5/2/24

SalaryRange: $66,695 - $100,042
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill,experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include anassessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparisonto the market rate and requirements for the job.

AtMecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as youare with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best versionof you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help MecklenburgCounty become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptionalexperience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Workingat Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency)you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptionalquality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilitiesrange from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and airresources for future generations.

Workingwith LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creativeminds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for acollaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found theright organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members topartner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmentalstewardship and economic vitality.

PositionSummary
Conduct and perform reviews and evaluation of construction documents fromprofessional engineers and
architects for ensuring compliance with North Carolina State Building Codes,federal laws and other
regulations. This position often performs work independently or with minimalsupervision, and provides
consultative services to design professional community and industry onregulation compliance matters
and participates in training for the industry.

EssentialFunctions
Examine professional design documents and speciation's to ascertain compliancewith applicable
building codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community
Approve or reject documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, generalstatutes, and policy
references
Evaluate specific projects for time of review and processes applications fortime estimates
Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents
Provide consultation before, during and following plans examination; educates sdesign
professionals, developers and contractors regarding policies, procedures, andcodes; analyzes
and suggests methods for design modifications
Participate in code making processes; provides logic, consistency, clarity, andfairness in code
changes, applications, and interpretations
Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by activelyparticipating in professional
organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processes
Provide advice to design professional, town planners, the general public andcontractors
regarding code compliance, applicable procedures, and other related issues
Make sure that customer solutions, practices, and procedures are carried outand achieve their
objectives
Serve on committees, task forces, and other teams as requested
As applicable, provide front office support, which may include: answeringtelephones and
providing information to callers; periodically staffing service points thatrequire in-person
interactions with customers or staff; and/or, performing other relatedactivities.

MinimumQualifications
Experience:
Minimum of six years of progressive experience of code application in thebuilding trades field such as
mechanical, electrical, or general contracting, or as a building tradesinspector or code specialist with an
architectural or engineering firm.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management orrelated field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licensesand Certifications
Ability to be Certified by the State of North Carolina as either a PlansExaminer, Inspector Level III
(must obtain within one year of hire)
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

PreferredQualifications
Professional Engineer or Architect

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
All applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and otherrelated codes; Local and
State ordinances and laws relative to building construction and zoningregulations
Applicable rules, laws and regulations
Practices and procedures related to code violations
Customer service principles
Principles, practices and methods of building design
Applying basic engineering and architectural concepts, practices, and theoriesinvolved in the
design/development/review/permitting, construction, maintenance, operations, orrepair of,
projects/sites and safety impacts
Building and construction materials and methods
Mathematical principles
Legislative processes
Proper permitting requirements for all project types

Skills
Providing customer service
Performing mathematical calculations
Reading and interpreting building plans, blue prints, documents, ordinances,and laws
Conducting technical inspections
Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports

Abilities
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishingand maintaining
good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety ofmedia to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand andretain the
information provided
Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonisticsituation; using appropriate
interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two ormore people
Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others toensure that work is
completed efficiently
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactorylevel of technical
and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up withcurrent
developments and trends in areas of expertise

ComputerSkills
Proficient in various applicable computer programs including Microsoft OfficeSuite
Proficient in various applicable computer programs, especially those specificto the area of
expertise
Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise

Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet theseobligations.
No

ReasonableAccommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform,with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

DisclaimerStatement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-relatedresponsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and thesupervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at anytime. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.