Building Code Manager

Hiring range is negotiable between $84,138 and $109,363 depending on a candidate's qualifications and experience. Performs work directing, supervising and participating in skilled inspection work of buildings and property within the City to ensure compliance with proper codes and ordinances.

• Directs, supervises and participates in skilled inspection work of building and property within the city to ensure compliance with proper codes and ordinances.
• Reviews division organizational and work assignment structure and makes revisions to assure good customer service.
• Assists itinerant merchant permits, temporary power forms, grease trap information, and building permits application.
• Oversees and continuously improves electronic permitting, inspection scheduling, and records management to enhance efficiency, transparency, and customer service.
• Explains the permitting process; responds to complaints and provides technical assistance on interpretation of codes; advises contractors in interpreting and applying code regulations; notifies responsible parties of defects and re-inspects to determine if corrective actions have been taken; issues stop orders if necessary.
• Serves as the primary Inspections Division liaison during emergency response and disaster recovery efforts.
• Handles citizen complaints about contractors, construction quality and other issues.
• Performs personnel management functions including hiring, discharging, disciplining and evaluating employees.
• Reviews site plans, blue prints, and specifications and receives applications for permits; issues building permits and certificates of occupancy.
• Accompanies inspectors to assure quality control and good customer service; inspects commercial and residential construction when needed.
• Ensures that contractors meet state requirements.
• Recommends judicial actions and may be required to testify in court against violators of the NC State Building Code.
• Coordinates inspection activities with Planning, Community Development, Fire, Utilities, Engineering, and other departments to ensure efficient project review and field operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of State codes and local ordinances as applied to assigned buildings and construction projects for inspection.
• Knowledge of construction trades including building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical areas.
• Knowledge of office management functions including general accounting, personnel management, record keeping and computer operations.
• Skill in interpretation of codes and in their application to specific situations.
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Ability to prepare computer spreadsheets, word processing and Internet access.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and the public.
• Ability to enforce regulations tactfully and firmly.
• Ability to supervise the work of inspectors and office staff, including effective planning, communication, and motivation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective record‑keeping systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering Architecture or closely related.
• Five (5) years in the building construction trades, considerable experience as a code enforcement officer, and preferably including some supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• State certification as a Level III in at least two areas (Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing inspections), preferably in all.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light;
  Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold;
  Wet or humid conditions.

The City of Goldsboro is an Equal Opportunity…