Building Code Inspector Jobs in Asheville, NC (NOW HIRING)

To enforce state and local building codes, local ordinances, and general statues. This is accomplished by inspecting buildings, reviewing plans, traveling to job sites, interacting with homeowners and building officials, maintaining documentation, and monitoring active projects. Other duties include enforcing safety precautions, attending project meetings.

Performs field inspections and re-inspections of residential and public facilities for compliance with State Building Codes and County ordinances for both new and existing buildings. Reviews plans for compliance with State Building Codes and County ordinances using electronic plan review. Conducts Live Remote Inspections.

Interprets and reviews building permit applications and subsequent installation for code compliance when necessary. Approves buildings for certificates of occupancy and systems for certificates of compliance. Maintain detailed inspection reports and enters information in electronic system.

Works with other departmental staff to resolve and analyze complaints, violations, and other enforcement issues. May occasionally perform weekend inspections. (as needed) Receives complaints regarding defective construction and handles enforcement problems.

Issues warnings and stop-work orders where construction is not in compliance with the NC state codes or laws. Answers questions from and provides technical assistance to private citizens, contractors, design professionals and developers. Responds to and investigates complaints regarding violation of State Building Codes.

Completes state required annual continuing education training for certification maintenance. Testifies in court on code violation cases. Learns to use software associated with duties.

Responds to natural disasters and participates in damage assessment. Performs related tasks as required. Valid NCDL and Level I NC State certifications in all trades.

Must be able to obtain Level I certifications in all trades within 36 months of hire. Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Must possess the visual acuity to inspect details of construction, use measurement devices and motor vehicles. Must be able to operate personal computer including knowledge of or ability to learn applicable software. Desirable Training and Experience The successful applicant should possess excellent written and oral communication skills; be efficient in operating software and electronic communications; good interpersonal skills to develop proper rapport with management and staff; an analytical mind with proper decision-making skills; proficiency in math; basic accounting; multi-tasking and organizational skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of five years experience in the building construction industry and/or have obtained licensing from any state license board. How to Apply PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.

McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.

McDowell County participates in E-Verify. Applications are available: on our website: www.mcdowellhrportal.org- under "Job Opportunities" McDowell County Administration Building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752 Applications can be submitted: Online at www.mcdowellhrportal.org in person at the County Administration building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752 or by Mail to: McDowell County Human Resources 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752 or by email to: employment@mcdowellgov.com