Building Inspector; Nags Head

Performs intermediate technical work conducting field inspections and reinspection’s of residential, commercial, and industrial facilities for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and fire codes, reviewing and issuing permits, preparing and maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Chief Building Inspector.

• Performs field inspections of commercial construction and existing structures for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes; maintains records of inspections.
• Performs fire inspections on commercial buildings as requested by the Fire Marshal.
• Attended meetings with builders, architects, engineers, and the public; confers with contractors, owners, staff and County officials on code compliance matters and interpretations.
• Advises contractors and homeowners in interpreting code regulations and flood regulations.
• Notifies responsible parties of defects and performs inspections to determine if corrective actions have been taken; issues stop work orders when necessary.
• Performs damage assessments after storms and disasters.
• Performs other assigned duties.

• General knowledge of 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 and related codes, laws, and ordinances.
• General knowledge of State building practices, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Some knowledge of GIS.
• Ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards of fire and collapse.
• Ability to read and interpret codes, manufacturer specifications and building site plans and apply code requirements to visual inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make public presentations.
• Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, business owners, builders, engineers, architects, elected officials, and the public.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Obtain Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire Level I Standard certifications and Building Level II certification within two years of hire.