State of North Carolina Code Official II

Description of Work

Salary Recruitment Range: $50,633 - $77,500
Salary Grade: NC14

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Mission of the Department of Insurance:

To promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

This position is field based and inspects manufactured and modular homes and modular buildings in southeastern North Carolina for compliance with HUD Federal and or NC State codes. Employee performs Dealer lot inspections of manufactured homes for compliance with the above codes. This position also conducts on-site or in-plant inspections and investigations as deemed necessary by management to carry out responsibilities and duties of the Manufactured Building Division. This position may conduct in-plant monitoring inspections of manufactured home manufacturing facilities as part of a joint State/Federal audit team. Employee assists local inspection departments in resolving issues involving N.C. State Building Code and interpretations to the code for manufactured housing and modular constructions. The range of buildings inspected by this position vary from manufactured homes (formerly mobile homes) to modular units which can include high-rise buildings, institutional and hazardous occupancies. This position attends workshops and seminars sponsored by the Federal Government, Manufactured Building Division as well as the Engineering Division to stay abreast of current code requirements and code changes. 

During State Emergencies, this individual may be called upon to serve as a member of the State Emergency Response Team (SERT).

Incentives of NC State Employment:

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:

• 12 Annual paid Holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by AETNA
• Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement(TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the link below:https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Working knowledge of North Carolina Code for a minimum of two of these the three trades (Building, Fire, Electrical).
• Working knowledge of state and/or federal rules and regulations for Disaster and Manufactured or Modular Structure Code Officials.
• Ability to independently conduct complex inspections for compliance with standards/codes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, staff, local jurisdictions, regulatory board members, etc.
• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively using various forms of communications including the production of clear and concise inspection reports.
• Ability to conduct training as necessary to various parties.
• Working knowledge of the computer and the ability to learn the applicable computer programs.
   

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school or General Educational Development (GED); and 5 years of building code enforcement experience with a minimum of 2 Level III Code Official Certifications, or 2 years of code enforcement experience as a supervisor, director or chief code official of a jurisdiction, and 4 years of journey level construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Necessary Special Qualifications Must possess a minimum of two of the following trades:(Building, Fire, Electrical) and a maximum of four North Carolina Code Officials Qualifications Board Standard Level III Certificates, with three in Building, Fire, Electrical, and one in Plumbing, or Mechanical, or pre- qualify for a minimum of two of the following trades:(Building, Fire, Electrical) at the time of hire and obtain all certifications within one year.

Management Preferences / Special Qualifications:

 

• North Carolina Code Officials Qualifications Board Standard Level III Certificates in Building and Electrical.
• Experience in the Manufactured Housing industry.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using the “APPLY” button above. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for the consideration. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. 

Academic Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions and will be verified. If you are selected for a position at DOI/IC, your academic credentials will be verified.
  
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State Application. Any information omitted from your application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.
  
The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission may conduct criminal history checks of all job applicants recommended for employment. Failure to accurately acknowledge information on criminal convictions on the state application form will be grounds for non-consideration of applications, disciplinary action, and possible criminal prosecution.
  
The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and uses the merit-based recruitment and selection plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals.
  
***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION***
 
***Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy***
  
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.
  
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference under N.C.G.S .126 must submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. This information may be attached to the online application or be faxed on or before the closing date.
  
Applicants may check the status of their application for a vacancy at any time by logging in to the government jobs system using the above link.  Once the applicant has logged in, the status of each submitted application is documented next to each vacancy for which they have applied.