Shire Jobs

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult technical work inspecting residential and commercial buildings for compliance with City and State building codes; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Chief Building Inspector.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Inspecting building construction for compliance with building codes; maintaining records and files and preparing reports. (The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Reviews and approves permit applications; ensures applications are accurate; reviews map site plans, electrical, mechanical, plumbing diagrams, flood maps and setbacks.
• Performs field inspections and reinspections of residential, commercial, industrial and public facilities construction and existing structures for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes and the minimum housing code.
• Schedules appointments to conduct inspections.
• Takes necessary actions and follows appropriate procedures to ensure compliance with the minimum housing code and other code provisions.
• Notifies property owners of violations.
• Issues permits; reviews blueprints, surveyed plot plan and elevation certificates for compliance of appropriate code/zoning ordinances.
• Determines which dwellings should be demolished; prepares documents for court proceedings; prepares bid packets for demolition contractors; coordinates demolition activities; prepares payment requisitions.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints in regard to defective construction and the minimum housing code.
• Inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures of improper uses.
• Assists in the enforcement of the zoning and nuisance abatement ordinances.
• Issues warnings and takes appropriate action when violations occur; testifies in court.
• Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of one and two family 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 codes, minimum housing code, nuisance abatement and abandoned vehicle and related codes, laws and ordinances;
• general knowledge of routine legal procedures, as related to the enforcement of 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;
• ability to contact building owners, contractors and the public and effect satisfactory working relationships;
• firmness and tact in enforcing ordinances and codes; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by course work in a variety of inspection specialties and extensive experience in the building construction trade.

Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Certification at Level III in all inspection fields issued by the State of North Carolina.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.

THE CITY OF NEW BERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.