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Salary : $54,210.00 - $104,388.00 Annually
Location : Town Hall, Chapel Hill, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25/26-02033
Department: Building & Developmental Services
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described here. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned that are not specifically spelled out in this job description, but which may be reasonably considered to require similar knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Summary of Position:
The purpose of this position is to perform technical code inspections for development projects; to interpret and enforce applicable plans and code requirements.
Salary Range*: Inspector 1: $54,210 - $86,735
Inspector 2: $56,920 - $93,795
Inspector 3: $63,277 - $104,388
*Qualified inspectors may also qualify for additional stipends in accordance with the current Skills Based Pay Policy, up to $15,000.
Essential Functions

• What you can expect to be doing (Essential Functions):
  • Completes inspections; Travels to each jobsite and completes inspections based on building codes and enters into the system.
  • Ensures approved plans and permits are onsite;
  • Maintains accurate and detailed inspection records, verifying construction and materials used meet Building Code standards or design; issues notices as required.
  • Identifies code violations and evaluates solutions for code compliance.
  • Reviews and organizes scheduled inspection routes for each day; contacts each customer and sets time window for arrival.
  • Travels to each jobsite and completes inspections based on building codes and enters into the system.
  • Responds to requests assisting with code questions and interpretations.
  • Completes all other duties as assigned.
• Do you supervise or not?This position may have limited responsibility for the direction or supervision of apprentices or other trainees. What are the physical demands?The work is typically performed in a variety of work environments and requires the ability to traverse adverse terrain, work in heat, cold, and other weather conditions typically encountered in an outdoor environment. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Where and how do you work?The work is performed in, a vehicle, outdoors, in residential and commercial construction, and on active construction sites, working in confined spaces. What do you need to know to do this job effectively?
• Knowledge of:
  • Applicable federal and state laws, town ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
  • Building and construction practices for a variety of public works projects.
  • Civil engineering practices, including hydrology.
  • The geography and street/road systems of the town.
  • Local building codes.
• Ability to:
• Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.
• Work extended hours for adverse weather and/or disaster response, assessments and recovery.
• Apply fundamental concepts of theories.
• Work with advanced mathematical operations methods and functions of real and complex variables.
• Write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, emails, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
• Use web-based software systems.
• Use Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or similar tools.
• Solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
A combination of education and work experience in the field of construction that would determine the state certification level for inspections.
To be considered for Level 2 & 3 positions, a minimum or 4 years of field inspection experience is needed.
Supplemental Information

• You may be randomly drug tested while on the job.
• You will be subject to the .
• A valid and current NC Driver's license and the availability of private transportation to get to work is required.

The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees.
Health and Dental Insurance
Health and dental insurance are effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full-time employees group medical and dental insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the medical plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members. Employees are responsible for the full cost of dependent dental insurance.
Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full-time or regular part- time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%.
Paid Time Off

• Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service.
• Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank.
• Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time.
• Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non-cumulative

Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans

• NC 401(k)-The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Empower.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan-Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by MissionSquare.

Disability Insurance

• Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income up to $462 per week for non-job related injuries.
• Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400.

Life Insurance
The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available.
Direct Deposit
All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits

• Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at Civic Federal Credit Union.
• Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites
• Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment
• Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period
• Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/employee-housing