Department: Building Inspections
Hiring Rate: $36,712.00
Salary Range: $38,546.00 - $55,070.00
BUILDING INSPECTOR
(I, II, or III based on level of certification of employee)
General Statement of Duties
Performs responsible professional work in inspecting buildings and property within the County to ensure compliance with proper codes and ordinances.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class conducts inspections of building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes for the County, and assists with other code enforcement activities such as mobile home park inspections, plan review, maintaining records of inspections, and interaction with contractors, architects, engineers and others regarding construction codes and building plans. Work includes making inspections of buildings in process of construction or alteration, and new and existing residences for conformance of safety codes, and of commercial schools and residences in each of the four trade areas. Work also includes filling in office support staff including issuing permits and scheduling inspections. Field work may require some physical effort performed under hazards present in dealing with construction work in progress. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and extremely; hot and cold temperatures. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Building Inspector and is evaluated through conferences, reports, contractor and citizen reaction.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Performs on-site building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections or residential and commercial establishments within level of certification; may inspect schools and industrial establishments if appropriately certified.
Establishes daily inspection schedule, coordinating with contractors and owners; reviews records of previous inspections and other documents
Notifies responsible parties of defects and conducts re-inspections to determine if corrective actions have been taken; recommends stop orders if necessary.
Issues building permits and certificates of occupancy.
Conducts plan review for new construction.
Assists contractors, owners, architects, engineers and the public with design and construction of new and existing structures.
Advises contractors in interpreting and applying routine code regulations.
Handles standard citizen complaints about contractors, construction quality and other issues.
Maintains records and reports for inspections.
Inspects mobile home parks for compliance with county mobile home park ordinance.
Corresponds with other departments and agencies on permit issues, including Environmental Health, electricity providers, ABC and Fire Marshall.
Attends continuing education training annually to maintain certifications and increase skills, and remain knowledgeable of building codes and regulations.
May assist the Director in oversight of the office and policies and procedures.
Additional Job Duties
Assists 911 emergency services during emergency situations.
Performs related duties as required.
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of state and local ordinances and codes related to the four building construction trades for at least Level I certifications.
Considerable knowledge of modern practices and materials used in the installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of a variety of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment, appliances and fixtures.
Skill in interpretation of standard codes and their application to specific situations.
Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications accurately and making comparisons with construction in progress.
Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, property owners and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, staff, architects, contractors, builders and property owners.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of work activities.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of stooping, reaching, walking, pulling, climbing, crawling, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
Must be able to perform light to medium work exerting 5 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to pull, move or carry objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform visual inspections, do extensive reading review maps and plans, and to operate a computer and office machines.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from high school and several years of construction trades experience or related construction inspection experience which provides the required knowledge and skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Possession of at least Standard Level I Certificates by the NC Department of Insurance in building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections. Candidates without the required certifications must be pre-qualified by the Department of Insurance as eligible for probationary certificate in order to be hired, and within two of employment, must attain all Standard level I certifications. The department may set guidelines for timeframes for the attainment of higher level certifications.
Administering the Class
New employees hired with a probationary certificate should be hired as trainee at a salary rate below the minimum of the class in accordance with the Trainee Progression policy and the salary increased to the minimum rate when the employee fully qualifies at Level I. A salary increase within the range may be granted for the attainment of each level of certification by trade.
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Columbus County
2011