Building Inspector I

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Description

Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties

Building Inspection Duties

• Inspects 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 changes made; recommends formal actions for non-compliance, when necessary.
• Maintains records of inspections and prepares related reports.

• Inspects 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 changes made; recommends formal actions for non-compliance, when necessary.
• Checks plans and specifications for proposed electrical installations to assure 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 changes 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. (Building Inspections only.)
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and regulations pertaining to building, electrical, or plumbing and heating inspections.
• Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship in electrical or plumbing and heating installations or 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 general public.

Typical Qualifications

Building Inspector
(1 Level I/II/III Certificate & 3 Years of Trade Exp.)

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency;
• Three (3) years of experience in at least one of the specified building trades (building/electrical/plumbing, gas/heating) area(s);
• Possession of at least a Level I State Inspection Certification in the specified building trades area;
• A valid North Carolina Driver License;
• Employees in this class also are required to obtain a Level II State Inspection Certification in the same area of specialization within three years after appointment as a Building Inspector.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency;
• Two (2) years of experience at least one of the specified building trades (building/electrical/plumbing, gas/heating) area(s);
• A valid North Carolina Driver License;
• Employees appointed as a trainee are required to obtain a Level I State Inspection Certification in the same area of specialization within one year after employment.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Working Conditions
Work is both sedentary (primarily working in an office environment) and non-sedentary which requires technical inspections work at the construction sites and meeting with property owners and contractors.

Driving is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.

We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!

You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?

Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.

We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.

Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.

We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!

Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.

13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.

Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.

Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.

Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.

We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.