CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL MULTI-TRADE (I-III)
Full-TimeJob Description
Imagine joining a team that genuinely cares about one another’s success, embraces smart failures, and is committed to delivering exceptional service to our community. We’re looking for someone who brings a positive presence and a commitment to excellence and who thrives in an environment where collaboration, growth, and shared purpose matter. If you see yourself contributing to Cary’s culture while advancing our team’s goals, this could be the perfect place for you.
Serving a growing community of over 190,000 residents, Cary is constantly re-imagining and challenging the standard for how local government operates. We are seeking a passionate, committed, and skilled Code Enforcement Official (Multi-Trade) to join our team and help build community and change lives through exceptional service.
The ideal candidate will embody excellence and demonstrate the ability to effectively perform complex technical work by conducting code enforcement inspections in both existing and new residential construction. This includes ensuring compliance with state building codes and related regulations across the building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.
In addition, to these technical responsibilities, this position involves considerable public contact and regular communication with contractors, architects, homeowners, the general public, and other Town staff. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Chief Code Enforcement Official.
Cary offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the diverse needs of our workforce and provide employees with meaningful choices. We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, along with Career Ladder opportunities for advancement. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented and reflects our commitment to valuing and supporting employees in all aspects of their lives and helps set Cary apart as an employer of choice.
If you are committed to excellence, dedicated to providing high quality service, and seeking growth opportunities in a great place to work, this may be the opportunity for you!
Anticipated Hiring Range: $59,716.80 – $93,028.00
Checkout Cary’s Code Enforcement Official (Multi-Trade) Recruitment Flyer to learn more about this amazing opportunity!
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Drives to construction sites and inspects residential buildings in all trades at various stages of construction to ensure conformity with approved plans and compliance with state building codes and related regulations;
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Performs Live Remote inspections within the guidelines approved by NC DOI and Town of Cary management;
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Identifies conditions requiring correction or additional inspections; notifies appropriate individuals; issues warnings and stop work orders if necessary;
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Reviews alternate methods and materials not specifically prescribed by codes; determines if such alternate is equivalent of that prescribed by the code; approves or disapproves such use; documents and maintains records regarding inspections; enters inspections information on computer system;
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Testifies in court on code violation cases;
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May assist in other inspection areas as needed;
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Performs other job-related tasks as required.
- Well-balanced knowledge of building construction materials and methods and the various stages of construction, when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected;
- Foundational knowledge of state building and related codes and regulations;
- Ability to detect construction deficiencies, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse; Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints of some complexity quickly and accurately and to compare them with construction in process;
- Ability to adopt and maintain accurate records;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors, and the public while using firmness and tact in enforcing building ordinances and Codes;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize smartphones, tablets, laptop computers, and associated applications to conduct work-related functions.
Physical Requirements
- Employees must be able to walk, climb, crawl, talk, see, and hear. Work includes the ability to communicate with the public and the physical ability to conduct inspections while construction is in progress.
Preference will be given to candidates having already prequalified with the Department of Insurance or hold a minimum of standard level one certificates in one or all of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical disciplines. Additionally, candidates who have any residential construction experience that hold additional professional licenses are encouraged to apply.
NC Department of Insurance (Application for Prequalification): https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-cert/code-officials-qualification-board-coqb/coqb-apply-certification
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI finger printing, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
