Building Code Plans Reviewer

City of High Point; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifetime pension

401K and 457B Retirement Plans

PTO

13 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

The City of High Point, NC is seeking a Code Enforcement Official to enforce the NC State Building Codes, review building plans, and perform inspections. You will examine construction documents, perform field inspections, and support enforcement under supervision.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in Building Construction or equivalent experience, NC Codes Board certifications, and a valid NC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Building Construction or closely related field, OR High School Diploma with 2 years of trade experience.
• Must be able to qualify for a Probationary Level 1 Certificate through the NC Code Officials Qualification Board in building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical. Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Standard Level 1 Certificates through the NC Code Officials Qualification Board in two trades.

Responsibilities

• Enforces and interprets the NC State Building Codes as certified and related sections of the Charter and the Code of Ordinance of the City of High Point.
• Performs review of building plans and construction documents for determining code compliance with NC State Building Codes and Codes of Ordinances for the City of High Point.
• Investigates complaints from citizens and public officials regarding possible violations of these codes.
• Inspects buildings and structures for compliance with, or violations of the Building Codes.
• Prepares written reports of inspection findings and building plan reviews.
• Prepares correspondence to property owners, builders or other parties of interest, relating to enforcement of the Building Codes and related laws and ordinances.
• Holds, or participates in, administrative hearings to find fact regarding condition and disposition of unsafe, abandoned, defective and dangerous building or structures.
• Prepares information for hearings before City Council regarding enforcement of building codes and local codes and ordinances.
• Issues Complaints, Notices of Hearings, Orders to Repair, Orders to Vacate and Close, Orders to Demolish, Notices of Violations, and Certificates of Compliance.
• Performs research of property ownership and tax records.
• Provides information to the public regarding building codes, status of projects during construction and other related City matters.

Job description

The City of High Point, NC is seeking a Code Enforcement Official to enforce the NC State Building Codes, review building plans, and perform inspections. You will examine construction documents, perform field inspections, and support enforcement under supervision.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in Building Construction or equivalent experience, NC Codes Board certifications, and a valid NC driver’s license.