Building Inspector III

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. Essential Functions 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. Qualifications 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. 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: Unlimited Electrical Contracting License issued by the North Carolina Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors Supplemental Information 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 though 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 payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents. FINANCIAL PROGRAMS RETIREMENT Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS. NC401(k) The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees. The County estab