Senior Code Compliance Inspector – Building & Zoning

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

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.