Code Enforcement Official (Building Trade)
Mecklenburg County Government, Charlotte, NC, United States
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Please apply by: 5/12/26
Salary Range: $33 - $50 hourly. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level, and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications compared to the market rate and requirements for the job.
Position Summary
Review the professional design documents and inspections of the most complex commercial projects for compliance with all applicable codes. This position, under general supervision, will provide consultative services and participate in building code and legislative processes. May also be responsible for performing investigations in response to fires or public complaints.
WHO WILL I BE WORKING WITH
This is a dual role of both plan review and inspections part of the Combination Team on Multifamily within Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement. This position will have work environments in the office and the field. This position interacts with contractors, architects, engineers, owners, and other agencies related to the prescribed projects. Customer interactions are in person, on the phone, via email, and/or text.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING
The position is responsible for reviewing electronically submitted project plans for compliance with the applicable NC State Codes. This position is also responsible for providing inspections and consultations to the projects that fall within the parameters of a Mega Projects and assuring their compliance to NC State Codes. This would include (but not limited to) Very Large and Complex Commercial Structures. The geographic work area would include the City of Charlotte, the unincorporated areas of Charlotte, and all six townships located in Mecklenburg County. This position often answers permitting, plan review, and technical code related questions from our customers and other staff.
Essential Functions
Examine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community
Perform the most complex field inspections and enter results, defect codes, and notes on commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with all applicable codes
Approve or reject documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy references
Evaluate specific projects for time of review and process applications for time estimates
Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents
Provide consultation before, during and following plans examination and construction: educate design professionals and contractors regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyze and suggest methods for design modifications
Participate in code making processes; provide logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code changes, applications, and interpretations
Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processes
Prepare and analyze inspection reports to include collecting data and writing reports
Complete assigned inspections to meet the customer’s schedule
May assist fire personnel at emergency incidents
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of three years of experience in the design/construction of commercial buildings or two years of inspections experience
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience is accepted
Licenses and Certifications
Requires Level III certification in at least one construction trade, or ability to obtain a Level III certification within one year of hire
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Architect and Engineer
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
All applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and related codes
Applicable rules, laws and regulations
Practices and procedures related to code violations
Customer service principles
Inspection procedures
Local and State ordinances and laws relative to building construction and zoning regulations
Basic principles and practices of engineering
Building and construction materials and methods
Legislative processes
Principles, practices and methods of building design
Skills:
Providing customer service
Interpreting laws and regulations
Performing inspections
Performing mathematical calculations
Reading and interpreting building plans, blueprints, documents, ordinances, and laws
Conducting technical inspections
Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports
Abilities:
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Planning and Organization: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Computer Skills
Ability to operate notebook computer or iOS device
General knowledge in various computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment
Works in outdoor conditions exposed to weather.
Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Please apply by: 5/12/26
Salary Range: $33 - $50 hourly. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level, and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications compared to the market rate and requirements for the job.
Position Summary
Review the professional design documents and inspections of the most complex commercial projects for compliance with all applicable codes. This position, under general supervision, will provide consultative services and participate in building code and legislative processes. May also be responsible for performing investigations in response to fires or public complaints.
WHO WILL I BE WORKING WITH
This is a dual role of both plan review and inspections part of the Combination Team on Multifamily within Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement. This position will have work environments in the office and the field. This position interacts with contractors, architects, engineers, owners, and other agencies related to the prescribed projects. Customer interactions are in person, on the phone, via email, and/or text.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING
The position is responsible for reviewing electronically submitted project plans for compliance with the applicable NC State Codes. This position is also responsible for providing inspections and consultations to the projects that fall within the parameters of a Mega Projects and assuring their compliance to NC State Codes. This would include (but not limited to) Very Large and Complex Commercial Structures. The geographic work area would include the City of Charlotte, the unincorporated areas of Charlotte, and all six townships located in Mecklenburg County. This position often answers permitting, plan review, and technical code related questions from our customers and other staff.
Essential Functions
Examine professional design documents to ascertain compliance with applicable codes and assure public safety, health, and welfare of the community
Perform the most complex field inspections and enter results, defect codes, and notes on commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with all applicable codes
Approve or reject documents utilizing supporting code, discipline, general statutes, and policy references
Evaluate specific projects for time of review and process applications for time estimates
Execute final sign off and approval for construction design documents
Provide consultation before, during and following plans examination and construction: educate design professionals and contractors regarding policies, procedures, and codes; analyze and suggest methods for design modifications
Participate in code making processes; provide logic, consistency, clarity, and fairness in code changes, applications, and interpretations
Contribute to department and industry safety objectives by actively participating in professional organization education, legislative, administrative, and code processes
Prepare and analyze inspection reports to include collecting data and writing reports
Complete assigned inspections to meet the customer’s schedule
May assist fire personnel at emergency incidents
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of three years of experience in the design/construction of commercial buildings or two years of inspections experience
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience is accepted
Licenses and Certifications
Requires Level III certification in at least one construction trade, or ability to obtain a Level III certification within one year of hire
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Architect and Engineer
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
All applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and related codes
Applicable rules, laws and regulations
Practices and procedures related to code violations
Customer service principles
Inspection procedures
Local and State ordinances and laws relative to building construction and zoning regulations
Basic principles and practices of engineering
Building and construction materials and methods
Legislative processes
Principles, practices and methods of building design
Skills:
Providing customer service
Interpreting laws and regulations
Performing inspections
Performing mathematical calculations
Reading and interpreting building plans, blueprints, documents, ordinances, and laws
Conducting technical inspections
Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports
Abilities:
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Planning and Organization: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Computer Skills
Ability to operate notebook computer or iOS device
General knowledge in various computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment
Works in outdoor conditions exposed to weather.
Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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