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Please apply by: 5/1/24

SalaryRange: $20/hourly

This is an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education,skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerationsinclude an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications incomparison to 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.
BuildingWith Our Veterans is a program focused on recruiting and training militaryveterans with construction skills for jobs as code officials. Participantsspend approximately one year training on the job with Mecklenburg County Codeofficials and learning in a classroom environment. At the conclusion of theprogram, successful participants may apply for full-time employment withMecklenburg County Code Enforcement.

Theprogram, established in 2016 as a partnership between Mecklenburg County CodeEnforcement, Mecklenburg County Veterans Services, and Central PiedmontCommunity College, aims to provide long-term sustainable employment forunemployed or under-employed veterans.
BuildingWith Our Veterans has received recognition nationally for its innovativenature.

Who can apply?
Honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with experience in theconstruction trade – building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing, (for example) are eligible for consideration.
What is the program like?
The program consists of one year of part-time field and classroom training fora total of 999 hours combined.
On-the-job training in the field with a code official: 664 hours
Community college classroom training in a recognized building code inspectioncertificate program: 335 hours
Opportunity to be certified before completion of field and classroom training
Opportunity to be hired into Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement based onposition availability

PositionSummary
This position provides an opportunity to participate in an apprenticeshipprogram in the Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement Division. Learn and assistin the inspection of one and two family residential projects, townhouses,residential daycare facilities and residential care homes, in compliance withall North Carolina State Residential Building Codes. Obtain on-the-job trainingand education in answering technical questions for contractors concerning theNorth Carolina State Residential Building Codes and the building inspectionprocess.
Essential Functions
Participate in and successfully complete training sessions that provideadequate Training Hours to satisfy Mecklenburg County Requirements for theapprenticeship program
Attend 335 hours of training at CPCC to obtain the Intro to Building CodeInspector Certificate; total hours worked, including classroom time and fieldtime, shall not exceed 1000 hours
Perform comprehensive field inspections on residential projects to ensurecompliance with all applicable codes
Assist with the issuance of notices of violations, including stop work ordersand follows-up to ensure issue has been addressed
Assist inspectors in the investigation of complaints in reference to potentialcode violations
Prepare and analyze inspection reports to include collecting data and writingreports
Enter inspections results, defect codes, and notes on residential projects toensure compliance with all applicable codes
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 
One year of related experience in any construction trade.
Education: 
High School diploma or equivalent
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A
Licenses and Certifications
Ability to qualify for a North Carolina Level I Building Inspector ProbationaryCertificate
Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
Must obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Vehicle Operator’s Permit
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing preferred but notrequired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Customer service principles
Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
Business math concepts
Filing and record-keeping principles
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based onassignment)

Skills
Performing basic original research, compiling and assembling data
Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands
Providing attention to detail in assignments
Report writing
Proofreading and error correction
Business math computations
Organizing and maintaining records and files
Maintaining and updating data and documentation
Comprehending reference books and manuals
Operating assigned tools and equipment
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards(based on assignment)
Providing customer service
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interpersonalinteraction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others tosufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Abilities
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forcebehind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing servicepractices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure thatwork is completed efficiently
Computer Skills
Ability to operate notebook computer or IOS device
General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft OfficeSuite
Work Environment
Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions
Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development ofADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow Countypolicies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations. No
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform,with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential functionsatisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-relatedresponsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Otherduties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at anytime. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/ordisaster situations.