Inspector I

Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

• Plans, coordinates and participates in building, electrical, mechanical, fire, and plumbing plan review and inspection activities primarily related to residential structures
• Coordinates plan review and inspection activities with architects, contractors and citizens
• Issues stop orders on unauthorized building activities
• Receives, investigates, and takes action on complaints and suspected code violations
• Maintains records and files
• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence on inspection matters
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteers
• Performs related tasks as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical inspection primarily related to residential structures; thorough knowledge of building, construction, engineering and structural engineering principles and practices; ability to operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and applicable office productivity software; ability to plan, direct and coordinate the various phases of inspection services; ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form; firmness and tact in enforcing building codes; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials and the general public.

Physical Requirements:
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a very quiet location (e.g. park trail, storage or file room).High school diploma or GED with coursework in in building concepts, or related field and considerable experience electrical, building, mechanical, or plumbing construction or inspections, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of North Carolina Level I Standard Certificates in all trades – electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building, and fire or the ability to obtain Level I Standard Certificates in all trades within the first 30 months of employment. 
• Valid driver's license.

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

If applicable, your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses listed in the application must be uploaded with your application, even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.  

Salary : $55,619 - $72,301