Building Field Inspector Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4828535) Apply  Building Field Inspector Salary $62,338.00 - $96,700.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Job Number 25-05297 Department City-County Inspections Opening Date 02/11/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions 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: $62,338 - $75,775 Hours/Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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 experience. + 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. Benefits – General Full-Time Employees + 12-13 paid holidays per year + 13 standard work days of vacation per year + 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement + 2 weeks paid military leave per year + Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans + State and City retirement plans + Short and long term disability plans + Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions + City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System + Paid funeral leave + Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling + Paid life insurance equal to annual salary + 48 hours for volunteer work each year* + 4 hours parental leave each year + Workman's Compensation Insurance + 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire + Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire + Dental and life insurance, after one year of service + Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service 01 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 02 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 05 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 06 Are you familiar with the Building Code? + Yes + No 07 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 08 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 11 Are you willing and able to complete six hours of continuing education units each year of employment? + Yes + No 12 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 13 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. 14 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 Required Question