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MITCHELL COUNTY Building Inspector in Bakersville, North Carolina
Building Code Inspector
Employment Opportunity
Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position
Mitchell County is accepting applications from qualified applicants for the position of Mitchell County Building Inspector.
This position is responsible for the issuance of permits; the inspection of construction, electrical, plumbing, fire, and mechanical installations with code compliance; enforcement of local ordinances; and the reporting and compliance procedures on code enforcement and inspections activities. Knowledge of North Carolina State codes and local laws and the ability to interpret and apply such is pivotal to the function of this position.
The employee has the responsibility for securing compliance with regulations when violations are identified. This position must exhibit independent judgement, and also establish and maintain working relations with contractors, property owners, elected officials and the general public. The employee will report to the Development Codes Administrator.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspects
construction
projects
so
as
to
enforce
the
North
Carolina
codes for all 5 trades
and related County
ordinances governing minimum standards and requirements of new construction, alterations, repairs and materials
used.
Performs field inspections and re-inspections of commercial and residential facilities for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire codes; issues warnings and stop work orders, if necessary where construction is not being made in compliance with building code regulations.
Inspects
building
design
and
construction
to
determine
adherence
to
codes
requiring accessibility to wheelchair-bound
individuals.
Performs inspections of new and existing residences, businesses and other buildings for
conformance
with
safety
standards,
codes,
and
ordinances;
issues
building
permits and inspection certificates for approved
installation.
Maintains all necessary records and reports on inspections.
Confers
with
contractors,
architects,
engineers,
and
others
regarding
construction
codes and building plans.
Examines
construction
sites
for
landscape
alterations
and
adherence
to
erosion
control ordinances; advises and instructs property owners, engineers, contractors, etc., in landscape design to minimize erosion and prevent flood damage.
Performs inspections and enforces zoning ordinances and sign regulations; ad