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City of Durham Building Field Inspector in Durham, North Carolina
Building Field Inspector
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Building Field Inspector
Salary
$54,017.00 - $83,147.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
24-04785
Department
City-County Inspections
Opening Date
02/29/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
*Hiring Range: $54,017 - $65,721
Hours/Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
*The hiring range is dependent upon pre-qualification from the Department of Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board).
The City-County Inspections Department helps Durham achieve its vision for a superior built environment by facilitating our customers' achievements. We strive to continually exceed customer service expectations while being a resource for N.C. code compliance success. This takes highly qualified staff with a passion for working in partnership and service with the community. If delivering quality customer service while advancing professionally interests you, join our team!
* Selected candidates will need to obtain a Standard Certification within timeframes set forth by NCDOI. Contact the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board at 919-647-0000 or by going to the website Pre-Qualify or Military Service , to obtain the level of certification you will be eligible to receive once employed by a jurisdiction.*
The purpose of this position is to enforce state and local building codes, local ordinances, and general statutes. This is accomplished by inspecting buildings, reviewing plans, traveling to job sites, interacting with homeowners and building officials, maintaining documentation, and monitoring active projects. Other duties include enforcing safety precautions, and attending project meetings.
Duties/Responsibilities
Oversees jobsite inspections by traveling to job sites performing building inspections; reviewing sites for safety regulations; and interacting with contractors and homeowners.
Schedules daily inspections by receiving phone messages, on-line requests, or requests through the IVR phone system; scheduling appointments; and reviewing daily assigned inspections.
Provides documentation by entering information into the computer and returning phone calls.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Associate’s degree or equivalent.
Three years of building construction trade, design, plan review or inspections experience.
Six hours of continuing education units each year are required.
Become a Sworn Official of City-County within the first 30 days of hire.
A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record within 60 days of hire.
A Probationary Certification,
Additional Preferred Skills
Knowledge of Building Code.
Knowledge of building standards and specification of the Building Codes.
Willing to abide by City of Durham Policies for positions with the privilege of taking City vehicles home and/or policies for positions eligible to work from home.
12-13 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
Two weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
401(k) retirement plan (4.5% of annual salary contributed by the City)
457 matching 5%
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year
Four hours parental leave each year
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
North Carolina 529 College Savings Plan
Transit Benefits
GuidanceResources Concierge Service
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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
Walk in
Job fair
Employee referral
Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below
Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below
Craig's List
Facebook
LinkedIn
GlassDoor
governmentjobs.com
Monster.com
Indeed.com
Employment Security Commission
Magazine/Newspaper
Other
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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
03
Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?
Yes
No
04
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Juris Doctorate
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How many years of building construction trade, design, plan review or inspections experience do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 7 years related experience
7 or more years related experience
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Are you familiar with the Building Code?
Yes
No
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How would you rate your knowledge of building standards and specification of the Building Code?
No experience
Beginner Level
Intermediate Level
Advanced Level
Expert Level
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How would you rate your knowledge of Building Code compliance inspections?
No experience
Beginner Level
Intermediate Level
Advanced Level
Expert Level
09
How many years of building-related customer service experience do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 5 years related experience
5 years or more years related experience
10
Are you willing to abide by City of Durham Policies for positions with the privilege of taking City vehicles home and/or policies for positions eligible to work from home?
Yes
No
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Are you willing and able to complete six hours of continuing education units each year of employment?
Yes
No
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Are you willing and able to be a Sworn Official of the City-County of Durham within the first 30 days of hire?
Yes
No
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Do you currently hold a Standard or Probationary Certificate from the NC Department of Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board?
Yes, I currently hold a Standard or Probationary Certificate.
No, I do not hold a certificate.
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If you do NOT hold a Standard or Probationary Certificate from the NC Department of Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board, have you contacted them at 919-647-0000 or COQB - Prequalify or Military to obtain your level of pre-certification?
Yes
No
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