Building Inspector III

Overview

General Statement:
The Building Inspector III, under general supervision, conducts inspections in the field of new or existing construction to verify compliance with the North Carolina Building Codes. Inspects all phases of the installation and construction methods used. Responsible for communicating to the public interpretations and potential violations of the North Carolina Building Codes. Processes clerical work with daily inspection reports, worksheets, and other documentation as needed.

Electrical Positions

• Conducts field inspections of all phases of new and existing electrical wiring to meet safety standards, National Electrical Codes and Local Electrical Codes.
• Inspects electrical work on additions and remodel work.
• Inspects change outs of heat and A/C, and hot water heaters.
• Performs public contact by phone with owners and contractors, giving interpretations and requirements regarding North Carolina Electrical Code.
• Informs homeowners and contractors of work to be corrected to meet North Carolina Electrical Code.
• Reviews commercial building plans for compliance with the National Electrical Codes of the North Carolina State Building Code.
• Fills out reports of daily inspections and corrections that need to be performed.
• Fills in hours worked on timecards.
• Answers phone calls from the public and contractors for jobs scheduled for next working day.
• Maintains County vehicle and personal appearance as a representative of the county in a professional manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Building Positions

• Performs field inspections of building, plumbing, and mechanical installations in new, existing, or remodeled buildings, for conformance with safety standards, codes, and ordinances.
• Enforces the current adopted Building, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes of North Carolina.
• Inspects building, plumbing and mechanical installations during all phases of construction to ensure that these structures meet the requirements of the North Carolina Building Codes.
• Checks plans and specifications for building, plumbing, and mechanical installations.
• Performs public contact by phone with owners and contractors, giving interpretations and requirements regarding building code.
• Receives complaints regarding interpretation.
• Completes daily reports and daily work sheets.
• Checks files for proper permits and for proper inspections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education And Experience

High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), with vocational training with major course work in construction trades, and five (5) years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses And Certifications

Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a safe driving record as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Electrical Positions:
Maintenance of an Electrical Level III Standard Certificate through the North Carolina Department of Insurance.

Building Positions:
Maintenance of a Level I Standard Certificate through the North Carolina Department of Insurance in Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical classifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses or

Certifications:

Electrical Positions

• Plumbing Level I and Mechanical Level I Standard Certificate through the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
• Unlimited Electrical Contracting License issued by the North Carolina Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment like telephone, calculator, electrical diagram, and other electrical tools. Must be physically able to operate a truck. Must be physically able to use hand tools, to climb, and to lift. Also required to walk to and through job sites, excavations, and constructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in occupied dwellings as well as new structures under construction. Adverse weather conditions such as cold, heat and rain will be present on construction sites.

INSURANCE PROGRAMS

HEALTH INSURANCE

All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage. Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan.

DENTAL INSURANCE

All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through…