Building Plans Reviewer (Senior Code Compliance Official)

Company: New Hanover County Manager
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Essential Duties Telework Opportunity New Hanover County is seeking an experienced Senior Code Compliance Official to join the Building Safety department. This position serves as lead to staff in the Building Code Enforcement Division where duties include assigning and monitoring work, assisting in training; researching codes to respond to inquiries; inspecting new and existing installations in residential, institutional and commercial structures to ensure that codes comply with appropriate standards, laws and ordinances; maintaining accurate records of applications and permits issued; administering state licensing requirements for engineers and architects by enforcing dollar and square footage guidelines for building trades; plan review; and mentoring plan reviewers and field officials in building code. New Hanover County's Building Safety Department is comprised of a team of dedicated professionals who stay committed to the County's goal of intelligent growth and economic development by providing development services and code compliance. The Inspections division completes over 40,000 inspections per year. Our approach focuses on compliance, rather than enforcement, in an effort to remain effective, efficient, consistent, responsive and easy to do business with as we strive to assist New Hanover County be viewed as the model of good governance. The ideal candidate for this position will have knowledge and experience with North Carolina codes, excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and must have the capability and capacity to telework from home. New Hanover County strives to hire the best and the brightest employees who are committed to public service. Our employees enjoy an innovative, energetic and employee-focused work environment with top down support that embraces bottom up ideas and engagement. Our talented team of professionals have a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to come and be a part of the exciting, healthy and progressive team at New Hanover County. Minimum Qualifications Must have ten (10) years of progressively responsible lead experience in large commercial construction, knowledge of state and local building codes, reading building drawings and schematics and assessing damages and estimating repair costs. Must have computer skills, good communication skills (oral & written) and experience in project management. Must be computer-literate and capable of performing inspections and entering field data by using iPads, and using iPhones to perform inspections remotely and communicate with customers, peers, supervisor, and fellow-employees. The ideal candidate will have an NC Standard or Probationary Level III certificate in the area of Building and an NC Standard or Probationary Level I or II certificate in a secondary trade area, preferably Mechanical. Must qualify for Level II NC Standard Code Enforcement Official certification in Building or Level III NC Standard or Probationary Code Enforcement Official certification in Building. Must also qualify for a NC Standard or Probationary Level I or II certificate in Mechanical or Electrical or Plumbing. Certifications in additional multiple trade areas could increase the staring salary. Applicants selected with Probationary level certifications must obtain Standard level certifications within the time frame allowed by the issuing authority. Minimum starting salary commensurate with training/experience and qualifications. Ideal - $46,859 - NC Standard or Probationary Level III Building Inspector Certification plus at least a Probationary or Standard Level III Inspector Certification in another trade area, preferably mechanical. Mid-level - $45,406 - NC Standard or Probationary Level III Building Inspector Certification plus at least a Probationary or Standard Level II Inspector Certification in another trade area. Entry level - $43,999 - NC Standard or Probationary Level III Building Inspector Certification. Must obtain Standard Level I in Mechanical within one year of employment and Level II within two years. Current certifications must be listed in the appropriate area of the application. Licenses/Certifications * Standard or probationary NC Level III Code Enforcement Official certification in the area of Building* Ability to obtain secondary certification Standard or probationary Level I or II Code Enforcement Official certification in a secondary area, preferably Mechanical.* Must have a valid NC Driver's License, good driving record, and own transportation. (if out of state, NC license must be obtained within 30 days of employment) Other Information This position is open until filled. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays, Must be available to work during emergency situations. New Hanover County is located on the North Carolina coast with a population of more than 210,000. At fewer than 200 square miles, New Hanover is the 2nd smallest of the 100 North Carolina counties, but one of the most densely populated. In addition to being a great place to live, New Hanover County is a great place in which to do business. Tourism, film production, healthcare, military service and retail sectors are the engines that power our economy. New Hanover County is committed to progressive public policy, superior service, courteous contact, judicious exercise of authority, and sound fiscal management to meet the needs and concerns of our citizens today and tomorrow. To serve the citizens of this progressive regional urban center, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a county-wide strategic plan, where its backdrop is framed by these vision and mission statements as well as a set of shared values that govern how the Board and County staff make decisions. These shared values are professionalism, integrity, innovation, stewardship, and accountability and we hold them in the highest regard. These are not just buzz words that we write on a poster or stamp on a coffee cup; they are the values that shape each decision we make as public servants and we are committed to hire employees who embrace these same values and seek to work by their direction.

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