Certified Building Inspector - Code Compliance & Field Inspections

Rockingham-County,-Nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

Onsite wellness/medical clinic

Onsite fitness center

Retirement

Flexible Spending

Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays

Bereavement

Community Service Leave

Weekends Off

Flexible Work Schedules & Telework

Tuition Reimbursement

401-K & 457 Plans with county match up

Job summary

Rockingham County is seeking an intermediate Building Inspector to perform field inspections of residential and existing structures for compliance with state and local codes. You will review permits, blueprints, and certificates and issue warnings or take action when violations occur, with court testimony as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, maintaining records, and coordinating with builders, architects, engineers, and the public on interpretations of code requirements.

Qualifications

• Understanding of construction methods and codes.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections and re-inspections of residential construction and existing structures for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes.
• Reviews permits, blueprints, plans, and certificates for compliance of appropriate code/zoning ordinances.
• Issues warnings and takes appropriate action when violations occur; testifies in court as necessary.
• Prepares reports and maintains records regarding inspections; enters inspections into computer.

Skills

Building inspections

Code compliance

Report writing

Public presentations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Permitting software

GIS

Job description

Rockingham County is seeking an intermediate Building Inspector to perform field inspections of residential and existing structures for compliance with state and local codes. You will review permits, blueprints, and certificates and issue warnings or take action when violations occur, with court testimony as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, maintaining records, and coordinating with builders, architects, engineers, and the public on interpretations of code requirements.