Building Inspector

City of Goldsboro; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Goldsboro is seeking a field inspector to enforce state codes and local ordinances during construction projects within the City. You will inspect work in progress, advise on code compliance, and issue permits and occupancy certificates as needed.

Under general supervision, you will schedule field work, review site plans, communicate with contractors, and maintain thorough inspection records. The role involves driving across the City and supporting related inspections as required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or GED with specialized courses in trades.
• Experience in two trades with two years in each, or two years in building trades or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Schedule field inspections for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes and issue permits/occupancy certificates.
• Notify parties of defects, re-inspect, and issue stop orders as needed.
• Review site plans and blueprints; advise on code issues and project feasibility.
• Advise contractors on code interpretation and compliance.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare reports; drive to various city locations.
• Conduct inspections supporting other city functions and tests when required.

Skills

Code compliance

Blueprint interpretation

Contractor communication

Record keeping

Inspection procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade-related training in HVAC/plumbing/electrical/building trades

Tools

Plans and blueprints

Job description

Hiring range is negotiable between $49,194 and $63,942 depending on a candidate's qualifications and experience.

The purpose of this position is to perform field inspection work of buildings and property within the City to ensure compliance with State codes and local ordinances and advises on code compliance issues. An employee in this class inspects construction work in process to enforce State codes for quality of building construction.

This job works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Schedules field work to inspect construction in progress for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical codes; assures possession of correct permits; authorizes issuance of permits and Certificates of Occupancy.
• Notifies responsible parties of defects in/on property and re-inspects to determine if corrective action has been taken; issues stop orders if necessary.
• Reviews site plans and blueprints of new or potential projects; advises owners, builders or contractors on code issues and feasibility of projects, and suggests revisions to assure compliance.
• Advises contractors in interpreting and applying code regulations, researches questions, and advises on code interpretation.
• Notifies responsible parties of defects in/on property and re-inspects to determine if corrective action has been taken; issues stop orders if necessary.
• Maintains records of field inspections, maintains data entered out in the field and within the office; prints permits, and prepares necessary reports.
• Communicates with citizens concerning code requirements.
• Recommends judicial actions and may be required to testify in court against violators of the State building code.
• Drives to various locations within the City to perform work.
• Conducts inspections supporting other City functions as needed, such as minimum housing, signs, demolition by neglect, day care licensing, handicap accessibility, and/or special surveys following weather emergencies.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of State codes and local ordinances as applied to assigned construction projects for inspection.
• Knowledge of construction and insulation.
• Skill in interpretation of codes and in their application to specific situations.
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Ability to maintain mandatory continuing education credit hours and attends training to maintain certifications and assure knowledge of codes; answers questions and assists works within area of specialization to orient and advise other inspectors.
• Knowledge of building materials, techniques and workmanship.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and the public.
• Ability to enforce regulations tactfully and firmly.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate and thorough records.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training in the heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, electrical and building construction trades..
• Must have at least two of the trades with two years of heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, electrical, or building construction experience in each of the two trades; or two years of building trade, construction, or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• At least two certification Level I, II, or III from the North Carolina Department of Insurance Code Qualification Board in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire.
• Applicants not holding at least two Level I probationary certifications in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical must obtain a probationary prequalification letter from the North Carolina Department of Insurance Code Qualification Board.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.
  • Electrical shock; Heights.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Goldsboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

The City of Goldsboro is an equal opportunity employer.