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Please apply by: 2/18/26

Salary Range: $36 - $55/hourly

This is an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

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

Position Summary

Act as a daily lead in plan review, inspections and management of plan submittal and approvals process.

Work with staff and professional design community (architects and engineers) in handling more complex

consultations in getting code and regulations for compliance, and evaluate and/or determination of life

safety impacts to the design. This lead position is responsible for serving as a leader and is responsible

for information sharing of code changes, oversight, delegation and implementation of projects/plans

according to codes and regulations.

Essential Functions

Resolve scheduling and code issues

Handle customer complaints that have been escalated beyond the plans examiners on his/her

team and consults with architects and engineers to determine the best method for moving the

plans through the system

Conduct educational sessions for design professionals

Examine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable building codes

and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community

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; educates design

professionals regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyzes and suggests methods for

design modifications

Participate in code making processes; provides 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

Serve on committees, task forces, and other teams as requested

Make sure customer solutions, practices, and procedures are carried out and achieve their

objectives.

Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of five years of code related experience and/or six years in the design or construction industry.

Education

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

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

Ability to obtain at least one Level III Certificate from the North Carolina Qualifications Board

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 Engineer or Architecture

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes

Advanced code enforcement principles and practices

Public relations principles

Code enforcement operations, services, and activities

Budgeting principles and practices

Skills

Prioritizing and assigning work

Using computers and related software applications

Reading and interpreting construction documents

Speaking in public

Public relations

Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, and regulations

Preparing reports

Reading and interpreting blueprints and plans

Mediating, negotiating, and resolving conflict

Preparing proposed ordinances and code amendments

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

Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing

data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course

of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts,

constraints, and probable consequences

Delegating Responsibility: Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to

appropriate others to maximize the organization’s and individuals’ effectiveness

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

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical

and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current

developments and trends in areas of expertise

Computer Skills

Proficient in various computer applications 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.

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