Building Plans Examiner - Plan Review & Code Compliance

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

Job summary

City of Durham is hiring for a position in the City-County Inspections Department focused on enforcing codes and reviewing/building plans for new and existing buildings. The role may involve traveling to job sites to perform inspections and ensure safety compliance.

You will coordinate with homeowners, contractors, and other departments, prepare reports, and issue permits while upholding state and local regulations. A sworn official status and NC license are required within timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Three years of related inspections/construction experience.
• Six hours of continuing education units each year.
• 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.
• Probationary pre-qualification certification from North Carolina Department of Insurance.
• Must obtain a Probationary Certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical inspections by traveling to job sites; reviews sites for safety regulations; coordinates inspections and enforces applicable codes.
• Prepares and maintains reports, case files, notices, correspondence, and other documentation; reviews building plans; reviews permit applications and issues permits.
• Coordinates with homeowners, contractors, other City departments, and external agencies; attends project and other meetings; responds to complaints and inquiries; testifies in court; provides public information.
• Plan review, permitting, and conducting inspections involved in implementing the cross connection control program including enforcing plumbing code compliance; conducting inspections; preparing permits and notices.

Skills

Building Code knowledge

Inspection experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

City of Durham is hiring for a position in the City-County Inspections Department focused on enforcing codes and reviewing/building plans for new and existing buildings. The role may involve traveling to job sites to perform inspections and ensure safety compliance.

You will coordinate with homeowners, contractors, and other departments, prepare reports, and issue permits while upholding state and local regulations. A sworn official status and NC license are required within timelines.