Code Enforcement Official

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County is seeking an experienced inspector for the Land Use and Environmental Service Agency in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on reviewing design documents and performing complex inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and public safety.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a Level III certification or ability to obtain one within a year, and several years of industry experience.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of three years in design/construction of commercial buildings or two years in inspections.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Responsibilities

• Examine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community.
• Perform the most complex field inspections and enter results, defect codes, and notes on commercial and residential projects to ensure code compliance.
• Approve or reject documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, statutes, and policy references.
• Evaluate projects for time of review and process applications for time estimates.
• Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents.
• Provide consultation before, during and after plans examination and construction: educate design professionals and contractors regarding policies, procedures, and codes.

Skills

Customer service

Interpreting laws

Performing inspections

Blueprint reading

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Follow your calling, Find your career

Salary Range: $35 - $45/hourly Thisis an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill,experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include anassessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparisonto the market rate and requirements for the job.

AtMecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as youare with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best versionof you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help MecklenburgCounty become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptionalexperience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working atMecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) youwill help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptionalquality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilitiesrange from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and airresources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity topartner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you areinterested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success andinnovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented,high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance ourquality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

A NC Standard Certificate Level III in Electrical is required for this position.
If you do not have a NCSC Level III, you can obtain a prequalification from the NC Office of State Fire Marshal - Code Officials Qualification Board (COQB).
Use the link below and use the attached Letter of Qualification.
https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-certification

Position Summary

Review the professional design documents and inspections of the most complex commercial projects for compliance with all applicable codes. This position, under general supervision, will provide consultative services and participate in building code and legislative processes. May also be responsible for performing investigations in response to fires or public complaints

Essential Functions

• Examine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community
• Perform the most complex field inspections and enters results, defect codes, and notes on commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with all applicable codes
• Approve or reject documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy references
• Evaluate specific projects for time of review and processes applications for time estimates
• Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents
• Provide consultation before, during and following plans examination and construction: educate design professionals and contractors regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyzes and suggest methods for design modifications
• Participate in code making processes; provide logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code changes, applications, and interpretations.
• Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processes
• Prepare and analyze inspection reports to include collecting data and writing reports
• Completes assigned inspections to meet the customer’s schedule
• May assist fire personnel at emergency incidents

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in the design/construction of commercial buildings or two years of inspections experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

• Requires Level III certification in at least one construction trade, or ability to obtain a Level III certification within one year of hire
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Requires County Driving Privileges
• Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Architect and Engineer Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• All applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and related codes
• Applicable rules, laws and regulations
• Practices and procedures related to code violations
• Customer service principles
• Inspection procedures
• Local and State ordinances and laws relative to building construction and zoning regulations
• Basic principles and practices of engineering
• Building and construction materials and methods
• Legislative processes
• Principles, practices and methods of building design

Skills

• Providing customer service
• Interpreting laws and regulations
• Performing inspections
• Performing mathematical calculations
• Reading and interpreting building plans, blue prints, documents, ordinances, and laws
• Conducting technical inspections
• Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports

Abilities

• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
• Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
• Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Planning and Organization: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently

Computer Skills

• Ability to operate notebook computer or IOS device
• General knowledge in various computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions

Selection

This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations. No

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.