Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector; Building Inspector III

General Statement of Duties

Performs inspection work to secure compliance with building, electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical systems codes. Works under the direction and supervision of an Inspections Field Supervisor.

An employee in this class specializes in performing building, electrical, or plumbing, mechanical, and heating inspections. Work involves inspecting residential and commercial construction, renovations, additions, mobile homes and existing buildings to certify that work – electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems, and associated materials and methods are following applicable codes. The employee has the responsibility for securing compliance with regulations when violations are found.

Considerable tact, courtesy and firmness are required as the employee works independently in the field and has constant contact with contractors, property owners and the public. Work is performed under the general supervision of an Inspections Field Supervisor and is reviewed for proper interpretation and enforcement of applicable laws and code requirements.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Inspect buildings during and after construction including footings, structural framing, design, materials, detail arrangement and workmanship to determine compliance with building and land use law.
• Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with building, zoning and other public safety laws.
• Discusses conditions found with owner or builder and explains importance of adjusting conditions voluntarily; conducts follow-up inspections and notes made; recommends formal actions for non-compliance, when necessary.
• Maintains records of inspections and prepares related reports.

• Inspect new and existing wiring and electrical installations in residences, businesses and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, codes and ordinances, issues electrical inspection certificates for approved installations.
• Inspects electrical installations during construction and examines completed installations for workmanship and proper use of materials.
• Discusses conditions found with owner or builder and explains importance of adjusting conditions voluntarily; conducts follow-up inspections and notes made; recommends formal actions for non-compliance, when necessary.
• Checks plans and specifications for proposed electrical installations to ensure that pertinent codes and ordinances have been rigidly followed.
• Maintains records of inspections and prepares related reports.

• Inspects heating and plumbing installations and fixtures on new or remodeled construction sites and examines for workmanship and use of proper materials; notifies responsible parties of defects found and re-inspects to determine if corrective measures have been made.
• Discusses conditions found with owner or builder and explains importance of adjusting conditions voluntarily; conducts follow-up inspections and notes made; recommends formal actions for non-compliance, when necessary.
• Advises plumbers, contractors, and others regarding county plumbing and heating regulations and codes.
• Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with plumbing, heating and cooling requirements.
• Maintains records of inspections and prepares related reports.

• Considerable knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in the installation and maintenance of plumbing, heating and cooling systems or electrical wiring.
• Considerable knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, and materials and of the stages of construction where possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and regulations pertaining to building, electrical, and plumbing and heating inspections and to the employee's level of certification in each area.
• Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship in electrical and plumbing and heating systems and in building construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to compare them with work while in progress.
• Ability to express code requirements clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with contractors, property owners and the public.

Building Inspector Trainee ($4 9,285.00 - $57,909.00)

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and three years of experience in at least one of the specified building trades (building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and heating) areas. Must possess Probationary Level I State Inspection Certificate in at least one of the specified trade areas and a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Building Inspector I ($52,735.00 - $61,963.00)

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and three years of experience in at least one of the specified building trades (building,…