A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$46,925 - $74,256 Annually plus excellent benefits
Posted Date:
09/03/2026 9:00 AM Deadline to
Apply:
09/17/2026 The Building Inspector
I,II, III
p erforms responsible skilled technical work conducting building and housing codes inspections and re-inspections for compliance with NC Building Codes and other state and local laws for the Business and Community Development Department . Check out the great benefits the City has to offer. Minimum Qualifications Building Inspector I Graduation from high school or GED Valid NC driver's license or valid out-of-state driver's license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver's license within sixty days of employment and good driving record Two years of experience in any of the four construction trades (building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing) or similar field One Standard Level I Certificate from the NC Code Officials Qualifications Board or ability to obtain a Building Level I Standard Certificate within one year of employment Building Inspector I Graduation from high school or GED Valid NC driver's license or valid out-of-state driver's license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver's license within sixty days of employment and good driving record Four years of experience in building inspections Standard Level I Certificates in two of the following trades from the NC Code Officials Qualifications Board (NC COQB): building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical; One Level II Certificate in either building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical trade from the NC COQB One Level II Certificate in an additional field from the NC COQB or ability to obtain within one year of employment Building Inspector I II Graduation from high school or GED Valid NC driver's license or valid out-of-state driver's license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver's license within sixty days of employment and good driving record Six years of experience in building inspections Standard Level I Certificates in all four of the building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trades from the NC Code Officials Qualifications Board NC (COQB) Two Level II Certificates in either the building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical trade from the NC COQB One Level III Certificate in building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical trade from the NC COQB or ability to obtain within one year of employment Schedule Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm. Paid Bi-Weekly Closing Date - Application and instructions are available here . Deadline to apply is September 17th at 11:59 pm. All applicants must provide accurate information on the City's application for each position application. The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening. The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City make s employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status , genetic information , or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
