Building Inspections Services Director
Job description
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The Position
The Building Inspections Services Director will manage and direct the assignment of daily workloads, training and evaluation of inspectors, Building Inspections Department, administration of departmental policies and procedures, and the County as they are related to obtaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and ordinances. The position involves the inspection oversight of residential and commercial construction, renovations, additions, existing structures, and accessory structures to certify that work, materials, and methods comply.
The responsibilities and duties of this position include supervisory duties that can range from instructing, assigning, reviewing, and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; appraising employee performance and recommending employee transfers, promotions, discipline, discharge, and salary increases. The position also includes monitoring the progress of all activities to ensure that resources are used efficiently and projects stay on track. The Director meets with citizens, contractors, and design professionals to coordinate plan review, inspection, and permitting activities and resolves conflicts between contractors and inspection staff when needed.
The position oversees plan reviews and the issuance of permits for all construction in the County and ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete division records. The next Building Inspections Services Director coordinates departmental activities with those of other divisions, departments, agencies, and boards as required and attends meetings of various community and civic organizations as appropriate. This position also receives and reviews engineering reports and drawings, architectural designs, codes, current/proposed legislation, inspection reports, correspondence and prepares certificates of occupancy, technical and administrative reports, and various other records, reports, memos, and correspondence.
Priorities
- Expedite inspections
- Develop a departmental strategic plan
- Optimize the current inspection process to enable faster completion of inspections
- Recruit and retain new and existing inspectors
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate possesses extensive knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in the installation and maintenance of building, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, electrical wiring, and structures. The ideal candidate has considerable knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, and materials and of the stages of construction where possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
The next Building Inspections Services Director understands and is well-versed in the federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to building structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections and to the employee’s level of certification in each area. The successful candidate will be able to detect and locate defective workmanship in building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems and structures. They will also be able to read and interpret plans and specifications easily and compare them with work in progress.
The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in budgetary concepts and techniques and can express code requirements clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. The successful candidate can plan, supervise, and coordinate the work of others and be able to do business tactfully and firmly and maintain effective working relationships with design professionals, contractors, property owners, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications include a minimum of a high school degree by technical training in a trades area and five (5) years of experience in the design, construction, or inspection of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training. A minimum of two (2) years as an apprentice in a related field of work. A minimum of two (2) years as a tradesman in the field. At least two (2) years as a supervisor in building trades is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications include possession of certification Level III in one of the trades as required by the NC Code officials’ qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range is $96,170 – $118,770, depending on qualifications, with excellent benefits. Residency is strongly preferred after appointment. A relocation package and other amenities will be a part of the total compensation in an employment agreement.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at raftelis.hire.trakstar.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. Open until filled with the first review of applications on August 29, 2022.
Questions
Please direct questions to Pamela Wideman at pwideman@raftelis.com and Alexa Worrell ataworrell@raftelis.com.
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