Posting number: 01814
Department: Planning and Inspections
Division: Inspections
Job classification: Building Inspector
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building & Safety, Public Relations, Trades, Professional, Community Development, Construction Maintenance, Customer Service, Project Management, Construction Trades, Architecture
Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment.
Performs intermediate technical work inspecting building construction for compliance with State and local building codes and ordinances, reviewing plans and permits, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Building Inspector.
Performs field inspections and re-inspections of residential construction and existing structures for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes.
Reviews permits, blueprints, plans, and certificates for compliance of appropriate code/zoning ordinances.
Issues warnings and takes appropriate action when violations occur; testifies in court as necessary.
Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints regarding defective construction and the minimum housing code.
Prepares reports and maintains records regarding inspections; enters inspections into computer.
Attend meetings with builders, architects, engineers, and the General public; confers with contractors, owners, staff and State officials on code compliance matters and interpretations.
SUPERVISION: Received: Works under the Supervision of the Chief Building Inspector.
Supervision Given: (If supervisor list positions supervised)
Strong verbal and written communication.
Positive interaction with citizens, vendors, etc.
Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion
Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium
Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward
Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles
Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling
Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and making fine discriminations in sound
Repetitive Motions- Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Medium Work- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision:
Employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.)
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:
Employee is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside
Employee is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity
Employee is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause Employee to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level
Employee is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body
Employee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
Employee is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
Employee is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
Employee frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes and other areas, which could cause claustrophobia
Employee is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways
Employee is exposed to infectious diseases
Employee is required to function around prisoners or institutional patients
Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in the building construction trade, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Rockingham County aims to promote a safe and caring environment, educational excellence and economic opportunity to empower our citizens to pursue a high quality of life, while preserving our rural character. The County is located on the border with Virginia in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina.
