Building & Safety Code Inspector

Moore County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore County in North Carolina is seeking a Building Inspector I to inspect residential and commercial electrical, building, plumbing, and mechanical systems for compliance with state and local codes. The role carries supervision under the Inspections Supervisor and requires plan-reading, hazard detection, and effective communication with owners and contractors.

Step 1 through Step 5 outline progressively higher duties and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of all construction materials and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of local and State building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes.
• Ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Ability to contact owners, contractors, and the public and maintain relationships.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial electrical, building, plumbing, and mechanical systems for compliance.
• Read plans and blueprints and compare with work in progress.
• Identify violations and defects and correct them where possible.
• Communicate with building owners, contractors, and the public to ensure cooperation.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Code knowledge

Plan interpretation

Hazard detection

Communication

Public relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school training

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Moore County in North Carolina is seeking a Building Inspector I to inspect residential and commercial electrical, building, plumbing, and mechanical systems for compliance with state and local codes. The role carries supervision under the Inspections Supervisor and requires plan-reading, hazard detection, and effective communication with owners and contractors.

Step 1 through Step 5 outline progressively higher duties and certification requirements.