BUILDING INSPECTOR I, II, OR III
BUILDING INSPECTOR I, II, OR III – The City of Monroe is seeking a Building Inspector Level I, II, or III to perform difficult technical work inspecting residential and commercial buildings for compliance with City ordinances and State building codes.
Responsible for Level I, II, or III inspections of building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas codes. Requires thorough knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods, stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected, and State building and related codes, laws, and ordinances. Must possess the ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse. Must have the ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors, and the general public, and use firmness and tact in enforcing ordinances and codes. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience in building inspection. Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina. Standard Certificates at Level I in building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fields as required by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualifications Board or the ability to obtain with one (1) year for the Building Inspector I position. Standard Certificates at Level II or III in building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fields as required by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board is required for a Building Inspector II or III position. Building Inspector I - grade 14, minimum starting salary $38,085. Building Inspector II - grade 16, minimum starting salary $42,037. Building Inspector III - grade 18, minimum starting salary $46,384.
Apply online at www.monroenc.organd select Employment Opportunities. Supplemental assessment questions must be submitted with the application. EOE/Drug Free.
The City of Monroe, North Carolina, has a population of approximately 34,323 and is located 20 miles southeast of Charlotte, North Carolina, in Union County. There are 29.6 square miles within the corporate city limits. There is an extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) in which the City provides zoning and building permitting services. The city is a “Smart Growth” community and is diverse, vibrant, progressive, and growing rapidly. The City of Monroe is where the heartland meets high tech. The community has and continues to experience a strong economy offering residents a good quality of life. Major types of industries in the city include aerospace/defense, agriculture/food processing, automotive, construction materials, machine building, metals/super alloys, and plastics. Citizens have access to shopping centers, major interstates, state of the art medical facilities, excellent library, and restaurants. They can take advantage of the various parks and recreational opportunities available such as the Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center which includes an outdoor water park, Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center, and the Monroe County Club. Educational institutions in the area include Wingate University and South Piedmont Community College. There are several additional universities and colleges in Charlotte, North Carolina.