Veteran's Program/ Inspector Trainee - Part Time

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Please apply by: 7/12/24

Salary Range: $20/hourly

This is an 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 in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA's responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Building With Our Veterans is a program focused on recruiting and training military veterans with construction skills for jobs as code officials. Participants spend approximately one year training on the job with Mecklenburg County Code officials and learning in a classroom environment. At the conclusion of the program, successful participants may apply for full-time employment with Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement.

The program, established in 2016 as a partnership between Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, Mecklenburg County Veterans Services, and Central Piedmont Community College, aims to provide long-term sustainable employment for unemployed or under-employed veterans.

Building With Our Veterans has received recognition nationally for its innovative nature.

Who can apply?

Honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with experience in the construction trade - building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing, (for example) are eligible for consideration.

What is the program like?

The program consists of one year of part-time field and classroom training for a total of 999 hours combined.

On-the-job training in the field with a code official: 664 hours

Community college classroom training in a recognized building code inspection certificate program: 335 hours

Opportunity to be certified before completion of field and classroom training

Opportunity to be hired into Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement based on position availability

Position Summary

This position provides an opportunity to participate in an apprenticeship program in the Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement Division. Learn and assist in the inspection of one and two family residential projects, townhouses, residential daycare facilities and residential care homes, in compliance with all North Carolina State Residential Building Codes. Obtain on-the-job training and education in answering technical questions for contractors concerning the North Carolina State Residential Building Codes and the building inspection process.

Essential Functions

Participate in and successfully complete training sessions that provide adequate Training Hours to satisfy Mecklenburg County Requirements for the apprenticeship program

Attend 335 hours of training at CPCC to obtain the Intro to Building Code Inspector Certificate; total hours worked, including classroom time and field time, shall not exceed 1000 hours

Perform comprehensive field inspections on residential projects to ensure compliance with all applicable codes

Assist with the issuance of notices of violations, including stop work orders and follows-up to ensure issue has been addressed

Assist inspectors in the investigation of complaints in reference to potential code violations

Prepare and analyze inspection reports to include collecting data and writing reports

Enter inspections results, defect codes, and notes on residential projects to ensure compliance with all applicable codes

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

One year of related experience in any construction trade.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A

Licenses and Certifications

Ability to qualify for a North Carolina Level I Building Inspector Probationary Certificate

Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

Must obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Vehicle Operator's Permit

Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

Customer service principles

Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work

Business math concepts

Filing and record-keeping principles

Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

Uses and properties of supplies and equipment

Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment)

Skills

Performing basic original research, compiling and assembling data

Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands

Providing attention to detail in assignments

Report writing

Proofreading and error correction

Business math computations

Organizing and maintaining records and files

Maintaining and updating data and documentation

Comprehending reference books and manuals

Operating assigned tools and equipment

Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment)

Providing customer service

Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interpersonal interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Abilities

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

Managing Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently

Computer Skills

Ability to operate notebook computer or IOS device

General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions

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. No

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.