Code Enforcement Officer I or II

Job Title

Code Enforcement Officer I or II

Job Description

This position may be filled as either a Code Enforcement Officer I or II with the salary depending on qualifications. Applications will be considered for part-time and full-time employment. Performs inspections work of building and property within the County to ensure compliance with state codes and local ordinances. An employee in this class inspects construction work in progress to enforce State codes for building construction including the four trade areas of building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes. Work involves performing skilled inspections to determine the quality of workmanship, materials, and safety precautions; requires exercising judgment in interpreting state codes. Technical judgment is required to interpret provisions of the codes as applied to practical construction projects and circumstances. Inspections may require physical effort and are performed under hazards present in dealing with construction work in progress. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and extreme hot and cold temperatures. Work is also subject to noise and dusts and may be required to function in close and narrow areas while construction is in progress. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in dealing with contractors and the general public. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Planning and Inspections and is evaluated through conferences, review of reports and records, and contractor and citizen reactions.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Inspects building construction for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes, manufactured homes code.
• Reviews site plans, blue prints, and specifications for code compliance and receives applications for permits.
• Advises contractors, homeowners in interpreting and applying code regulations.
• Notifies responsible parties of defects and re-inspects to determine if corrective actions have been taken; issues stop orders if necessary.
• Maintains records of inspections and prepares necessary reports.
• Communicates with citizens concerning code requirements.
• Reviews and studies building code regulations to stay informed of changes and completes all necessary classes to maintain required certifications.
• Enforces minimum housing code and performs damage assessments after emergencies resulting in property damage.
• Additional Job Duties Recommends judicial actions and may be required to testify in court against violators of the State building code.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to explain complex information in non technical manner.
• Considerable knowledge of State codes and local ordinances as applied to assigned construction projects for inspection.
• Considerable knowledge of building materials, techniques and workmanship.
• General working knowledge of construction and insulation.
• Knowledge of the permitting process.
• Knowledge of common computer applications used in office administration.
• Skill in interpretation of codes and in their application to specific situations.
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, County staff, and the public.
• Ability to enforce regulations tactfully and firmly.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in an effective manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate and thorough records.

Desirable Education and Experience

Candidates who possess the Class I qualifications are eligible for a starting annual salary of $58,751. Class I qualifications require four Level I Standard Inspector Certificates issued in the areas of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical.

Candidates who do not yet possess the Class I qualifications, but who are able to obtain them within the first three years of employment, are eligible for a starting annual salary of $47,001.

Candidates who possess the Class II qualifications may be eligible for a higher starting annual salary depending on experience. Class II qualifications require four Level I Standard Inspector Certificates issued in the areas of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical plus a total of five additional Level II or Level III Standard Inspector Certificates issued across the same four areas.

Benefits

Nash County offers cafeteria-style benefits including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances)
• Disability Insurance (Long-Term and Short-Term Disability)
• Retirement Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees.
• NC401(k) The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees.
• 457 Deferred Compensation The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction.
• Special Separation Allowance The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System.
• 125 Flexible Benefit Plan Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses.
• Direct Deposit Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees.
• Vacation Leave For regular full-time County employees, vacation leave accrues based on length of service in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit.
• Sick Leave For regular full-time County employees, sick leave accrues each pay-cycle. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.
• Holidays The policy of the County is to follow the holiday schedule as published by the State of North Carolina each year.
• Military Leave Annual Training - Reserves and National Guard -Ten paid workdays per fiscal year. Active Duty - Reserves and National Guard - Ten paid workdays upon activation.
• Civil Leave Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.
• Family Medical Leave Act Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County.
• Wellness Center and Telemedicine We believe that staying healthy is inclusive of exercising regularly and taking care of your physical body. Nash County has a Wellness Center, which consists of various exercise equipment and videos, open to all full and part-time employees. All full-time employees also have access to telemedicine through Teladoc.