Code Enforcement {Building Inspector} Officer

City of Elizabeth City; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Building Inspector to ensure compliance with zoning and building codes. This role involves conducting thorough field investigations, maintaining accurate records, and enforcing regulations to promote community safety and quality of life. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of building codes and excellent communication skills to engage effectively with property owners and contractors. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering strong neighborhoods through education and code enforcement activities, while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED equivalent required.
• 4 years of experience in building construction or inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and property inspections for code violations.
• Provide information on city regulations to the public and contractors.
• Enforce zoning, land use, and safety codes.

Skills

Building Code Enforcement

Zoning Regulations Knowledge

Property Inspection Skills

Technical Reporting

Public Relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Training in Building Construction

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The purpose of this job is to perform skilled work enforcing and monitoring applicable ordinances, codes and standards related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and life safety, acts of nature and disasters, and other public concerns.

This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Conducts field investigations and property inspections to identify violations of nuisance, zoning, junk and debris, abandoned/inoperative vehicles, housing, life safety and related codes.
• Maintains records; photograph evidence, invoices, liens, notices, and orders; contact responsible persons, landlords or tenants and perform follow-up investigations to ensure that remedial action has been taken; develop and maintain accurate case files.
• Enforces and monitors applicable ordinances, codes and standards related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and life safety, acts of nature and disasters, and other public concerns.
• Participates in building permit issuance and reviews major permit applications and construction plans.
• Provides information to the public on city regulations as well as to property owners, residents, contractors, engineers, businesses, and other city departments.
• Conducts field and office work, receives, and responds to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies.
• Condemns substandard and inhabitable dwellings.
• Maintains and documents inspections and other job-related activities.
• Contacts businesses, residence or contractors to resolve issues of violations.
• Works closely with homeowners, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to grow strong neighborhoods through public relations, education, and code enforcement activities.
• Provides technical and policy guidance to architects, developers, contractors, engineers and the public to ensure compliance with building and zoning codes.
• Performs related work as required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the building, zoning and related codes and of the appropriate methods of enforcement. Thorough knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field. Thorough knowledge of building, construction, engineering principles and practices. Ability to prepare and present technical oral and written reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City and other governmental officials, other agencies and the general public. Ability to be tactful in enforcing codes and ordinances.

Education And Experience & Special Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent and vocational/technical school training in building construction, building trade (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) and design and four (4) years of experience in building construction, inspections or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

The City of Elizabeth City provides outstanding compensation and benefits for its employees. To read more about the benefits, visit our City page.

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This position requires graduation from high school or GED equivalent and considerable experience in building inspections and code enforcement. Do you meet this requirement?

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• No
  
  

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This position requires a valid state of North Carolina driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?

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• No
  
  

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Are you currently an employee of the City of Elizabeth City?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question