Central Inspections Director

City of Santa Fe Springs; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Moore County is seeking a qualified professional to manage the Central Inspections Department, supervising staff, enforcing codes, and coordinating with the public and contractors.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction codes, the ability to analyze technical data and present findings, and experience in budget management and interdepartmental collaboration. This on-site position emphasizes leadership, training, and reliable inspections.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of DoI construction code requirements for various trades.
• Ability to interpret and present technical oral and written reports.
• Understanding of construction materials and corrective approaches.
• Strong communication to explain complex material clearly to stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with the public and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises all activities of the Central Inspections department; provides supervision, evaluation, and ongoing support of department staff through formal and informal discussions and evaluations
• Implements Department of Insurance code updates pertaining to building, electrical, plumbing, & mechanical as well as Legislative updates
• Oversees the enforcement of building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes according to state and local regulations
• Serves as liaison between the public, contractors, developers, and County administration to resolve code disputes and answer inquiries
• Oversees departmental budget; approving annual budget preparation/projections, budget amendments, and budget transfers as well as equipment purchases, contracts, and resource allocations
• Insures proper training of staff in accordance with County Personnel Policies
• Provides technical assistance, prepares reports, and makes presentations to various boards, commissions, and committees
• Investigates field complaints while maintaining and demonstrating considerable professionalism in all interactions
• Conducts inspections as needed in supplementing and handling workflow for the department
• Performs special assignments as directed

Skills

Code compliance

Technical reports

Construction knowledge

Customer relations

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Essential Job Duties

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Performs a variety of difficult, complex, and specialized professional and administrative work managing the work and activities of the Central Inspections Department; does related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of the Assistant County Manager.

• Directs and supervises all activities of the Central Inspections department; provides supervision, evaluation, and ongoing support of department staff through formal and informal discussions and evaluations
• Implements Department of Insurance code updates pertaining to building, electrical, plumbing, & mechanical as well as Legislative updates
• Oversees the enforcement of building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes according to state and local regulations
• Serves as liaison between the public, contractors, developers, and County administration to resolve code disputes and answer inquiries
• Oversees departmental budget; approving annual budget preparation/projections, budget amendments, and budget transfers as well as equipment purchases, contracts, and resource allocations
• Insures proper training of staff in accordance with County Personnel Policies
• Provides technical assistance, prepares reports, and makes presentations to various boards, commissions, and committees
• Investigates field complaints while maintaining and demonstrating considerable professionalism in all interactions
• Conducts inspections as needed in supplementing and handling workflow for the department
• Performs special assignments as directed

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of Department of Insurance Construction Code requirements for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare and present technical oral and written reports
• Considerable knowledge of all types of construction materials and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected
• Ability to communicate effectively and to tactfully handle customer relationships by clearly explaining complex materials in simple, concise terms
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other departments, agencies, and the general public

Education And Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of experience in residential/commercial building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical construction work, or permitting OR
• Associate degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Civil Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, or related field OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Civil Engineering, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

AND

• Possession of four (4) standard level III certifications in electrical, fire, building, plumbing, and/or mechanical
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience

License, Certification, And Other Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken work levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surrounding and activities; the work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity employer.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical.

Moore County is an E-Verify Participant