Building Systems Inspector (Mechanical & Electrical)

Cumberland County, NC; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County's Planning & Inspections Department seeks a Mechanical and Electrical Inspector to ensure building and development projects meet North Carolina codes and safety standards. The role involves planning inspections, reviewing plans, identifying violations, and communicating findings to owners and contractors.

Responsibilities include permits issuance, report preparation, and maintaining thorough records while upholding professional standards and community safety.

Qualifications

• Requires an accredited two-year college/technical degree in a listed curriculum and 2 years experience in building trades or a high school diploma with 4 years building trades experience.
• Knowledge of state codes and local ordinances; ability to interpret codes and apply them to construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; maintain accurate records and enforce regulations tactfully.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly inspection assignments and review building plans for compliance with Mechanical and Electrical Codes.
• Inspect buildings to ensure compliance with State Mechanical and Electrical Codes.
• Identify code violations, determine corrective actions, and conduct follow-up inspections.
• Communicate inspection findings to property owners and contractors with code information and interpretations.
• Issue permits when plans meet code requirements; prepare inspection reports and maintain records.

Skills

State codes knowledge

Reading plans & specs

Record-keeping

Interpersonal communication

Enforce regulations

Education

Construction Technologies

Air Conditioning/Heating and Refrigeration

Building Construction Technology

Engineering Technology

Industrial Systems Technology

Job description

Cumberland County's Planning & Inspections Department seeks a Mechanical and Electrical Inspector to ensure building and development projects meet North Carolina codes and safety standards. The role involves planning inspections, reviewing plans, identifying violations, and communicating findings to owners and contractors.

Responsibilities include permits issuance, report preparation, and maintaining thorough records while upholding professional standards and community safety.