What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Officer III position at City of High Point?
Code Enforcement Officers are responsible for technical work in the enforcement of the North Carolina State Building Codes; examine building plans and construction documents; perform field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings; perform related work as required. Primary responsibility will be to provide enforcement of the North Carolina Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes.
Work is performed under the general supervision of an Inspections Supervisor
- Enforces and interprets the N.C. State Building Codes as certified and related sections of the Charter and the Code of Ordinance of the City of High Point.
- Performs review of building plans and construction documents for determining code compliance with N. C. State Building Codes and Codes of Ordinances for the City of High Point; Investigates complaints from citizens and public officials regarding possible violations of these codes; Inspects buildings and structures for compliance with, or violations of the Building Codes.
- Prepares written reports of building plan reviews and inspection findings.
- Prepares correspondence to property owners, builders or other parties of interest, relating to enforcement of the Building Codes and related laws and ordinances.
- Holds, or participates in, administrative hearings to find fact regarding condition and disposition of unsafe, abandoned, defective and dangerous buildings or structures.
- Prepare information for hearings before the City Council regarding enforcement of building codes and local codes and ordinances.
- Issues Complaints, Notices of Hearings, Orders to Repair, Orders to Vacate and Close, Orders to Demolish, Notices of Violations, and Certificates of Compliance: Performs research of property ownership and tax records.
- Provides information to the public regarding building codes, status of projects during construction and other related City matters.
- Operates sedan or light truck to reach construction sites; Operates computer to enter and retrieve information; Operates copy machine, printer and telephone.
- Uses hand tools (soil probe, tape measure, level, flashlight, ladder, testing instruments, etc.) to perform inspections.
- Maintains assigned equipment in a clean and operable condition.
- Ensures that all work is performed per OSHA and City Safety Policies.
Qualifications
- Formal Education
- Associate degree in Building, Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Construction or closely related field with at least four (4) years of trade experience; OR
- High School Diploma with six (6) years of trade experience.
- Certifications
- Must be able to qualify for a Probationary Level 3 Certificate through the NC Code Officials Qualification Board in building inspections and a level 2 probationary in mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspections.
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- Standard Level 2 or 3 Certificates in all trades through the NC Code Officials Qualification Board, eight (8) years of trade experience which includes (2) years supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements
Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens and applicants.
Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:
- Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see from a distance when administering and observing employment tests, operating a motor vehicle or addressing an audience.
- Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand.
- Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
- Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
- Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly.
Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:
- Light Work
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and
- A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position
- Type of Physical Demands
- Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
- Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
- Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.
Mental Activity/Requirements
Reasoning
- Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to practical and technical problems encountered in the review of construction plans for residential, commercial and industrial buildings and the inspection of these structures; ability to interpret codes and ordinances as they relate to particular problems at hand; ability to select proper alternatives from varied courses of action to achieve compliance with codes by property owners, builders, developers and other parties of interest; ability to explain plan review concerns and permit requirements
Mathematics Ability
- Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: : Ability to use arithmetic to calculate areas, measurements and dimensions; ability to calculate and apply mathematical formulas given in codes.
Language Ability
- The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.
Environmental Conditions
Physical Surroundings
- The Code Enforcement Official is subject to working inside or outdoors.
Hazards
- Employees will be exposed to trash, debris, garbage, insects and vermin. Must negotiate uneven terrain in the performance of inspections. Exposure to dust, dirt, mud and wet conditions. Must sometimes work within buildings which are in a dangerous condition due to defects in their structural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems. Must sometimes work in areas where the only light source is from a flashlight.
Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment
- Computer, calculator, : Flashlight, tape measure, level, screw driver, hammer, pliers, electrical test device(s), ladder, camera, etc. Common office equipment: Pens and pencils, telephone, copy machine(s), computer, printer, answering machine, etc. Publications: Code Books, technical manuals, City Ordinances, Personnel Resolution, tax information, etc.
The City of High Point is committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which celebrates diversity and seeks to attract and retain the best qualified partners in service to the Citizens of the City of High Point. The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly and equitably for the work they do, weighed with both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment to all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.
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