Code Enforcement Official

Summary

Follow your calling, Find your careerSalary Range: $35 - $45/hourly Thisis an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill,experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include anassessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparisonto the market rate and requirements for the job.AtMecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as youare with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best versionof you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help MecklenburgCounty become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptionalexperience for yourself, and a better working world for all.Working atMecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) youwill help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptionalquality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA's responsibilitiesrange from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and airresources for future generations.Working with LUESA provides an opportunity topartner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you areinterested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success andinnovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented,high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance ourquality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.A NC Standard Certificate Level III in Electrical is required for this position.If you do not have a NCSC Level III, you can obtain a prequalification from the NC Office of State Fire Marshal - Code Officials Qualification Board (COQB).Use the link below and use the attached Letter of Qualification. SummaryReview the professional design documents and inspections of the most complex commercial projects for compliance with all applicable codes. This position, under general supervision, will provide consultative services and participate in building code and legislative processes. May also be responsible for performing investigations in response to fires or public complaintsEssential FunctionsExamine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the communityPerform the most complex field inspections and enters results, defect codes, and notes on commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with all applicable codesApprove or reject documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy referencesEvaluate specific projects for time of review and processes applications for time estimatesExecute final sign off and approval for construction design documentsProvide consultation before, during and following plans examination and construction: educate design professionals and contractors regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyzes and suggest methods for design modificationsParticipate in code making processes; provide logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code changes, applications, and interpretations.Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processesPrepare and analyze inspection reports to include collecting data and writing reportsCompletes assigned inspections to meet the customer's scheduleMay assist fire personnel at emergency incidentsMinimum QualificationsExperience: Minimum of three years of experience in the design/construction of commercial buildings or two years of inspections experience.Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: YesLicenses and CertificationsRequires Level III certification in at least one construction trade, or ability to obtain a Level III certification within one year of hireRequires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's LicenseRequires County Driving PrivilegesAnnual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check requiredPreferred QualificationsProfessional Architect and Engineer Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge ofAll applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and related codesApplicable rules, laws and regulationsPractices and procedures related to code violationsCustomer service principlesInspection proceduresLocal and State ordinances and laws relative to building construction and zoning regulationsBasic principles and practices of engineeringBuilding and construction materials and methodsLegislative processesPrinciples, practices and methods of building designSkillsProviding customer serviceInterpreting laws and regulationsPerforming inspectionsPerforming mathematical calculationsReading and interpreting building plans, blue prints, documents, ordinances, and lawsConducting technical inspectionsPreparing clear, concise, and accurate reportsAbilitiesCommunication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information providedCustomer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needsInformation Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within itManaging Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficientlyPlanning and Organization: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficientlyComputer SkillsAbility to operate notebook computer or IOS deviceGeneral knowledge in various computer programs including Microsoft Office SuiteWork EnvironmentWorks in outdoor exposed to weather conditionsSelectionThis classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations. NoReasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Disclaimer StatementThis is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Follow your calling, Find your careerSalary Range: $35 - $45/hourly Thisis an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill,experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include anassessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparisonto the market rate and requirements for the job.AtMecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as youare with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best versionof you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help MecklenburgCounty become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptionalexperience for yourself, and a better working world for all.Working atMecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) youwill help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptionalquality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA's responsibilitiesrange from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and airresources for future generations.Working with LUESA provides an opportunity topartner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you areinterested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success andinnovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented,high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance ourquality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.A NC Standard Certificate Level III in Electrical is required for this position.If you do not have a NCSC Level III, you can obtain a prequalification from the NC Office of State Fire Marshal - Code Officials Qualification Board (COQB).Use the link below and use the attached Letter of Qualification. SummaryReview the professional design documents and inspections of the most complex commercial projects for compliance with all applicable codes. This position, under general supervision, will provide consultative services and participate in building code and legislative processes. May also be responsible for performing investigations in response to fires or public complaintsEssential FunctionsExamine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the communityPerform the most complex field inspections and enters results, defect codes, and notes on commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with all applicable codesApprove or reject documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy referencesEvaluate specific projects for time of review and processes applications for time estimatesExecute final sign off and approval for construction design documentsProvide consultation before, during and following plans examination and construction: educate design professionals and contractors regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyzes and suggest methods for design modificationsParticipate in code making processes; provide logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code changes, applications, and interpretations.Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processesPrepare and analyze inspection reports to include collecting data and writing reportsCompletes assigned inspections to meet the customer's scheduleMay assist fire personnel at emergency incidentsMinimum QualificationsExperience: Minimum of three years of experience in the design/construction of commercial buildings or two years of inspections experience.Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: YesLicenses and CertificationsRequires Level III certification in at least one construction trade, or ability to obtain a Level III certification within one year of hireRequires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's LicenseRequires County Driving PrivilegesAnnual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check requiredPreferred QualificationsProfessional Architect and Engineer Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge ofAll applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and related codesApplicable rules, laws and regulationsPractices and procedures related to code violationsCustomer service principlesInspection proceduresLocal and State ordinances and laws relative to building construction and zoning regulationsBasic principles and practices of engineeringBuilding and construction materials and methodsLegislative processesPrinciples, practices and methods of building designSkillsProviding customer serviceInterpreting laws and regulationsPerforming inspectionsPerforming mathematical calculationsReading and interpreting building plans, blue prints, documents, ordinances, and lawsConducting technical inspectionsPreparing clear, concise, and accurate reportsAbilitiesCommunication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information providedCustomer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needsInformation Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within itManaging Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficientlyPlanning and Organization: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficientlyComputer SkillsAbility to operate notebook computer or IOS deviceGeneral knowledge in various computer programs including Microsoft Office SuiteWork EnvironmentWorks in outdoor exposed to weather conditionsSelectionThis classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations. NoReasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Disclaimer StatementThis is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.#J-18808-Ljbffr