Performs skilled technical work inspecting building construction for compliance with building codes, issuing stop work orders when necessary, maintaining records and files and preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Senior Building Inspector.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting Pender County Human Resources.

Performs field inspections and re-inspections of residential facilities for compliance with state building codes and County ordinances.
Receives complaints in regard to defective construction and handles enforcement problems.
Inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or improper uses.
Issues warnings and stop work orders where construction is not being made in compliance with regulations as to methods and/or materials.
Answers questions from private citizens, contractors and builders; communicates with contractors and homeowners about code issues and violations.
Reviews plans to determine compliance with codes.
Testifies in court on code violation cases.
Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections.
Other duties as assigned.

General knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected; general knowledge of state building and related codes, laws and ordinances; ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards of fire and collapse; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process; firmness and tact in enforcing ordinances and codes; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, building owners, contractors and the general public.

High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in the building construction trade, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of or ability to acquire certification at Level I in four fields as required by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualifications Board within two years of employment.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

This position is a safety sensitive position and subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with the Pender County Personnel Policy and Risk Policy.
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires sitting and speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

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