Building Field Inspector: Code Compliance & Field Inspections

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

City of Durham seeks a qualified inspector to enforce state and local building codes, review plans, and manage on-site inspections. The role involves traveling to job sites, coordinating with homeowners and contractors, and ensuring safety compliance while maintaining thorough documentation.

The incumbent will need to obtain required certifications and a valid NC driver’s license; experience in inspections or construction is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Three years of building construction trade, design, plan review or inspections experience.
• Six hours of continuing education units each year are required.
• Become a Sworn Official of City-County within the first 30 days of hire.
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record within 60 days of hire.
• A Probationary Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversees jobsite inspections by traveling to job sites performing building inspections; reviewing sites for safety regulations; and interacting with contractors and homeowners.
• Schedules daily inspections by receiving phone messages, on-line requests, or requests through the IVR phone system; scheduling appointments; and reviewing daily assigned inspections.
• Provides documentation by entering information into the computer and returning phone calls.

Skills

Building inspections

Plan review

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

City of Durham seeks a qualified inspector to enforce state and local building codes, review plans, and manage on-site inspections. The role involves traveling to job sites, coordinating with homeowners and contractors, and ensuring safety compliance while maintaining thorough documentation.

The incumbent will need to obtain required certifications and a valid NC driver’s license; experience in inspections or construction is essential for success in this position.