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Building Inspector

City of Greenville, NC
Greenville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Greenville, NC

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 1809

Department : Planning & Development Services

Opening Date : 08 / 27 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Summary

The City of Greenville's Planning & Development Department has a great opportunity for a Building Inspector! Under general supervision, performs skilled technical work in securing compliance with State Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, and other related codes and local ordinances.

FLSA Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary Range : $56,201.60 - $83,595.20 / annually

This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.

Examples of Duties

  • Examines plans or specifications of buildings for compliance with Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy, and Electrical Codes;
  • Reviews plans and specifications to verify compliance with ordinances and local regulations;
  • Inspects building construction to determine proper conformance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical codes, and perform energy inspections;
  • Confers with contractors, property owners, architects, developers, and other interested parties in explaining and interpreting building codes and related regulations;
  • Assists in the preparation of court cases and testifies as needed;
  • Participates in the issuance of building permits;
  • Maintains records of inspections and prepares necessary inspection reports;
  • Conducts necessary inspections for the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy; and
  • Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

  • High school diploma or GED, supplemented by courses in building construction (an associate's degree in a related construction field is preferred); and
  • A minimum of 2 years of building inspection experience
  • High school diploma or GED, supplemented by courses in building construction (an associate's degree in a related construction field is preferred); and
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in the construction industry

    • REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

    Knowledge of :

  • all types of construction material and methods, and of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
  • Local and state building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes and related laws and ordinances.

    • Ability to :

  • detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse.
  • read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints of ordinary complexity and compare them with construction in progress.
  • communicate effectively with building owners, contractors, and the public.
  • enforce building codes.
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, City officials, and the general public.
  • operate assigned office equipment.
  • work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
  • meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

    • Special Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
  • Building Inspector I : Level I Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing (preferred) or Level II Probationary Certifications or higher in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing
  • Building Inspector II : Level II Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing (preferred) or Level III Probationary Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing
  • Building Inspector III : Level III Standard Certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing
  • Level III standard certifications required in building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical within 3 years of hire, or as determined by the Chief Building Inspector.

    • Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

    The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

    Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

    What is your highest level of education?

  • Less than high school
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college; no degree
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or higher

    • Which best describes your building inspection experience?

  • None
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 4 years
  • 5 to 7 years
  • More than 7 years

    • Which best describes your construction industry experience?

  • None
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 4 years
  • 5 to 7 years
  • More than 7 years

    • Please indicate your level of certification by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board as a Building Inspector ?

  • Building Inspector Level I
  • Building Inspector Probationary Level II
  • Building Inspector Standard Level II
  • Building Inspector Probationary Level III
  • Building Inspector Standard Level III
  • None of the above

    • Please indicate your level of certification by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board as an Electrical Inspector ?

  • Electrical Inspector Level I
  • Electrical Inspector Probationary Level II
  • Electrical Inspector Standard Level II
  • Electrical Inspector Probationary Level III
  • Electrical Inspector Standard Level III
  • None of the above

    • Please indicate your level of certification by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board as a Mechanical Inspector ?

  • Mechanical Inspector Level I
  • Mechanical Inspector Probationary Level II
  • Mechanical Inspector Standard Level II
  • Mechanical Inspector Probationary Level III
  • Mechanical Inspector Standard Level III
  • None of the above

    • Please indicate your level of certification by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board as a Plumbing Inspector ?

  • Plumbing Inspector Level I
  • Plumbing Inspector Probationary Level II
  • Plumbing Inspector Standard Level II
  • Plumbing Inspector Probationary Level III
  • Plumbing Inspector Standard Level III
  • None of the above

    • This position requires a basic level of proficiency in the use of computer programs and computerized tablets. Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency in the use of computers and tablets?

  • None
  • Basic (ex : send emails, browse websites, use tablet apps)
  • Intermediate (ex : create Microsoft Word charts, install tablet apps, use Microsoft PowerPoint)
  • Advanced (ex : install windows programs, create Microsoft Excel pivot tables, troubleshoot minor application problems)

    • Do you have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note : a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

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