About this position
<div style="text-align: justify;">The City of Greenville's Planning & Development Department has a great opportunity for a Building Inspector! Under general supervision, performs skilled technical work in securing compliance with State Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, and other related codes and local ordinances. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Hiring Salary Range: </em>$56,201.60 - $83,595.20/annually</strong></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.</u></strong></div>
<ul><li>Examines plans or specifications of buildings for compliance with Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy, and Electrical Codes;<li>Reviews plans and specifications to verify compliance with ordinances and local regulations;<li>Inspects building construction to determine proper conformance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical codes, and perform energy inspections;<li>Confers with contractors, property owners, architects, developers, and other interested parties in explaining and interpreting building codes and related regulations;<li>Assists in the preparation of court cases and testifies as needed;<li>Participates in the issuance of building permits;<li>Maintains records of inspections and prepares necessary inspection reports;<li>Conducts necessary inspections for the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; and<li>Performs other related work as required.</ul>
<strong><u>Education and Experience:</u></strong><ul><li>High school diploma or GED, supplemented by courses in building construction (an associate's degree in a related construction field is preferred); and<li>A minimum of 2 years of building inspection experience </ul><div style="text-align: justify;">OR<ul><li>High school diploma or GED, supplemented by courses in building construction (an associate's degree in a related construction field is preferred); and<li>A minimum of 5 years experience in the construction industry</ul><br></div>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:<br><br><strong><u>Knowledge of:</u></strong><ul><li>all types of construction material and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.<li>Local and state building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes and related laws and ordinances.</ul><strong><u>Ability to:</u></strong><ul><li>detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse.<li>read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints of ordinary complexity and compare them with construction in progress.<li>communicate effectively with building owners, contractors, and the public.<li>enforce building codes.<li>establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, City officials, and the general public.<li>operate assigned office equipment.<li>work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.<li>meet the mental and physical demands of the job.</ul>
<ul><li>Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.<li><strong>Building Inspector I:</strong> Level I Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing (preferred) <strong><u>or</u></strong> Level II Probationary Certifications or higher in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing<li><strong>Building Inspector II:</strong> Level II Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing (preferred) <strong><u>or</u></strong> Level III Probationary Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing<li><strong>Building Inspector III:</strong> Level III Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing<li>Level III standard certifications required in building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical within 3 years of hire, or as determined by the Chief Building Inspector.</ul>
<ul><li>Examines plans or specifications of buildings for compliance with Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy, and Electrical Codes;<li>Reviews plans and specifications to verify compliance with ordinances and local regulations;<li>Inspects building construction to determine proper conformance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical codes, and perform energy inspections;<li>Confers with contractors, property owners, architects, developers, and other interested parties in explaining and interpreting building codes and related regulations;<li>Assists in the preparation of court cases and testifies as needed;<li>Participates in the issuance of building permits;<li>Maintains records of inspections and prepares necessary inspection reports;<li>Conducts necessary inspections for the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; and<li>Performs other related work as required.</ul>
<strong><u>Education and Experience:</u></strong><ul><li>High school diploma or GED, supplemented by courses in building construction (an associate's degree in a related construction field is preferred); and<li>A minimum of 2 years of building inspection experience </ul><div style="text-align: justify;">OR<ul><li>High school diploma or GED, supplemented by courses in building construction (an associate's degree in a related construction field is preferred); and<li>A minimum of 5 years experience in the construction industry</ul><br></div>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:<br><br><strong><u>Knowledge of:</u></strong><ul><li>all types of construction material and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.<li>Local and state building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes and related laws and ordinances.</ul><strong><u>Ability to:</u></strong><ul><li>detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse.<li>read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints of ordinary complexity and compare them with construction in progress.<li>communicate effectively with building owners, contractors, and the public.<li>enforce building codes.<li>establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, City officials, and the general public.<li>operate assigned office equipment.<li>work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.<li>meet the mental and physical demands of the job.</ul>
<ul><li>Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.<li><strong>Building Inspector I:</strong> Level I Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing (preferred) <strong><u>or</u></strong> Level II Probationary Certifications or higher in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing<li><strong>Building Inspector II:</strong> Level II Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing (preferred) <strong><u>or</u></strong> Level III Probationary Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing<li><strong>Building Inspector III:</strong> Level III Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing<li>Level III standard certifications required in building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical within 3 years of hire, or as determined by the Chief Building Inspector.</ul>