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Building Inspector in Greenville, North Carolina at City of Greenville

Employment Type: Full-Time
City of Greenville
Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States
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Job Description

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.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary Range: $56,201.60 - $83,595.20/annually

This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.

  • Examines plans or specifications of buildings for compliance with Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy, and Electrical Codes;
  • Reviews plans and specifications to verify compliance with ordinances and local regulations;
  • Inspects building construction to determine proper conformance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical codes, and perform energy inspections;
  • Confers with contractors, property owners, architects, developers, and other interested parties in explaining and interpreting building codes and related regulations;
  • Assists in the preparation of court cases and testifies as needed;
  • Participates in the issuance of building permits;
  • Maintains records of inspections and prepares necessary inspection reports;
  • Conducts necessary inspections for the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; and
  • Performs other related work as required.

Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED, supplemented by courses in building construction (an associate's degree in a related construction field is preferred); and
  • A minimum of 2 years of building inspection experience
OR
  • High school diploma or GED, supplemented by courses in building construction (an associate's degree in a related construction field is preferred); and
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in the construction industry

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:
  • all types of construction material and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
  • Local and state building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes and related laws and ordinances.
Ability to:
  • detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse.
  • read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints of ordinary complexity and compare them with construction in progress.
  • communicate effectively with building owners, contractors, and the public.
  • enforce building codes.
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, City officials, and the general public.
  • operate assigned office equipment.
  • work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
  • meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

  • Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
  • Building Inspector I: Level I Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing (preferred) or Level II Probationary Certifications or higher in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing
  • Building Inspector II: Level II Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing (preferred) or Level III Probationary Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing
  • Building Inspector III: Level III Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing
  • Level III standard certifications required in building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical within 3 years of hire, or as determined by the Chief Building Inspector.

Job Location

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States

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