Code Enforcement Officer

Johnston County Inspections Department aspires to lead by example. It is our mission to provide friendly and knowledgeable service, while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and to hold the public’s welfare and safety to the highest of standards. The Inspections Department has an immediate opening for a full-time Code Enforcement Officer.

An employee in this class inspects construction work in process of old and new buildings to enforce State codes for building construction including the five trade areas of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fire codes at the Certification Level I, II, or III. Work involves daily field checks in assigned areas or projects in the County to inspect construction work in various stages of completion. Work involves performing skilled inspections to determine the quality of workmanship, materials, and safety precautions; and requires exercising judgment in interpreting State codes. 

An employee will also perform reviews of blueprints to confirm they meet the applicable codes and standards. Considerable independent technical judgment is required to interpret provisions of established, but constantly changing codes as applied to practical construction projects and circumstances, and in making decisions. Inspections may require some physical effort and are performed under hazards present in dealing with construction work in progress. 

The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and extremely hot and cold temperatures. Considerable tact and firmness must be used in dealing with contractors, property owners and the general public. Work is performed under general supervision of a higher level Code Enforcement Officer or Code Enforcement Supervisor, and is evaluated through consultations, by review of reports, and by homeowner satisfaction with building quality. 

The Code Enforcement Officer salary is based on certification level:

Code Enforcement Officer I: $48,993.63 to $83,289.18

Code Enforcement Officer II: $53,501.77 to $90,953.01

Code Enforcement Officer III: $58,424.94 to $99,322.41

Code Enforcement Officer IV: $63,800.77 to $108,461.29

This position is open until filled.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates daily route schedule within assigned geographical area based on construction project requests demands and efficient routing; and travels to various construction sites. 
• Inspects new and renovated buildings for compliance on all phases of construction, building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire and energy; judges compliance with codes; conducts at least five inspections covering structure location and set backs with septic tank, lines, and well locations and footings; foundation and piers; framing and rough ins including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire and energy codes; energy/ insulation; and final for certificate of occupancy which involves all code requirements; issues various certificates of compliance. 
• Examines blueprints, plans and other specifications to become familiar with specs for new construction or major repairs and to ensure construction complies with specifications on site. 
• Advises contractors and the public; interprets and applies code regulations; and explains necessary modifications to property owners or contractors.
• Notifies responsible parties of defects and re-inspects to determine if corrective actions have been taken; issues stop order if necessary. 
• Keeps records and prepares reports of inspections performed. 
• Required to keep current on all code regulation revisions; maintains a set of code books and code related material; reviews revisions and new codes regularly; and attends training to keep up-to-date on code changes and modern building methods. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of state and local ordinances and codes related to building construction at the Level I Certification in all skilled trade areas. 
• Considerable knowledge of modern practices and materials used in the installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of a variety of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment, appliances and fixtures. 
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications accurately and make comparisons with construction in progress. 
• Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, property owners and the general public. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, contractors, builders and property owners.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of work activities. 
• Must be able to physically perform the basic functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching and other similar functions. 
• Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50lbs. Of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10lbs, of force constantly to move objects.

Desired Education and Experience:

• Completion of high school supplemented by trade school course work in building construction trades and considerable experience in heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, construction and electrical trades
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Certification Level I, II, or III from the North Carolina Department of Insurance Code Qualification Board in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire.