Building Code Inspector Jobs in North Carolina (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $22.51 - $41.99 Hourly
Location : City of Washington, NC
Job Type: Part-Time Not Eligible for Retirement
Job Number: 1900397
Department: Code Enforcement/Inspections
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Description
24 hours weekly, not to exceed 1,000 hours annually.
Summary
Responsible for inspecting construction work in process of old and new buildings to enforce State and local codes for building construction including the four trade areas building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical. Work involves daily field checks in an assigned area to inspect construction work in various stages of completion. Performs skilled inspections to determine the quality of workmanship, materials and safety precautions; and requires exercising judgment in interpreting State codes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the needs of the organization.

• Manages daily route schedule based on construction project requests, demands and efficient routing; travels to various construction sites.
• Inspects new and renovated buildings for compliance with all phases of construction, building, electrical, plumbing and HVAC; inspects for compliance with codes; issues various certificates of compliance; coordinates with Administrator or higher-level Inspector as necessary.
• Examines blueprints, plans and other specifications 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; explains necessary modifications to property owners or contractors.
• Notifies responsible parties of defects; re-inspects to determine if corrective actions have been taken; issues stop-work orders if necessary.
• Inspects existing housing for minimum housing code compliance.
• Keeps records and prepares reports of inspections performed.
• Required to keep current on all code regulation revisions; maintains a set of codebooks and code related material; reviews revisions and new codes regularly; attends training to keep up-to-date on code changes and modern building methods.
• Performs zoning code enforcement (patrol city for violations, field complaints from citizens, perform site visits, work with violators to remedy violations, draft zoning enforcement letters).
• Nuisance abatement and minimum housing inspections and enforcement.
• Administer grass cutting process of city-owned FEMA lots.
• Processes and reviews building permits for compliance including zoning compliance.
• Reviews change of use and various zoning compliance permits.
• Reviews various zoning compliance permits; demolition process of dilapidated structures.
• Performs Mechanical Change Out inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Building Code Inspector I - $40,407 - $64,652

• High school diploma or GED and five years or more of experience in one field of construction or an Associate's degree from an accredited college, technical or vocation school in the related construction field

Special Requirements:

• Able to obtain Level I Standard Certifications in two (2) of the following: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing from the North Carolina Qualification Board within two years of employment
• Valid N.C. driver's license and acceptable driving record

Building Code Inspector II - $42,428 - $67,885

• High school diploma or GED and three or more years related experience as a Building Code Inspector I and have worked as a Level I Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Inspector for at least 3 years and possess a current Level I Standard Certification in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing from the NC Qualification Board

Special Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Probationary Level II Standard Certification in Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing within 1 year from hire date and obtain Standard Certification in each within 3 years of hire date
• Valid N.C. driver's license and acceptable driving record

Building Code Inspector III - $44,549 - $71,279

• High school diploma or GED and three or more years' experience as a Level II Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector and possess a current Level II Standard Certification in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing from the NC Qualification Board

Special Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Probationary Level III Standard Certification in Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing within 1 year from hire date and obtain Standard Certification in each within 3 years of hire date
• Valid N.C. driver's license and acceptable driving record

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 interpretations 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.
• Ability to use a computer and applicable software.

Physical Requirements
Work is performed at both inside facilities and outside environments in both cold and hot weather conditions. Employee is subject to hazards including proximity to electrical current, moving mechanical parts, scaffolding, heights, crouching in low places and stairwells. The employee is subject to noise which may cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Employee may also be subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation and to injury by walking on uneven grounds, high weeds, and dilapidated buildings. Vocal communication required for expressing or exchanging ideas. Hearing is required to carry out oral instructions, listen and comprehend the spoken word from others.
Working Conditions
The employee is subject to inside and outside working conditions. Most of the work is performed outside in both cold and hot weather conditions. The employee is subject to noise which may cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation and to injury by walking on uneven grounds, in high weeds and in and around dilapidated buildings. Must use/wear personal protective equipment as required.
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance:
The City of Washington provides, at no cost, employee only coverage for Medical (High-Deductible with H.S.A), Vision and Dental insurance. Coverage is available for all regular status full-time employees scheduled to work 40 hours. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment.
Paid Life Insurance
The City provides $15,000 of term life insurance and $15,000 of accident death insurance to all full-time employees at no cost. Employees may elect additional coverage, including dependent coverage, at their own cost.
Employer Paid Leave:
Paid Vacation: Full-Time employees earn 8 hours of vacation leave per month. Leave accruals increase based on the number of years of City service. (Ex: at 5 years increases to 10 hours per month)
Paid Holidays: The City of Washington observes 13 paid holidays per calendar year. The approved holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, 2 days at Thanksgiving and 3 days at Christmas.
Sick: Full-Time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month (Fire Personnel earn 14.15 hours). Sick leave hours accumulate without limits and may be used toward credible service upon retirement from the NC Local Government Retirement System.
Retirement:
The City assists our employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular status employees, scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week, become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member of this system, employees are required to contribute 6 percent of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These programs offer employees an opportunity to save a portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefit. The programs offered are 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Income Plan and the 457 Plan through Prudential.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits:
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (Pre-tax basis)
Death Benefit:
After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided that is equal to the highest 12 months' salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for these benefits.
Pay Periods/Direct Deposit:
City employees are paid bi-weekly, every other Friday through direct deposit.
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