Building Inspector I, II, or III

VACANCY NUMBER 25-096 

HIRING RANGE $60,054 - $88,728 

OPENING DATE July 10, 2025 

CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled 

TO APPLY Please submit your application online at www.moorecountync.gov

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Performs technical work inspecting, building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems for compliance with state and local construction codes, performs related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Inspections Supervisor.
 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
•General knowledge of all types of construction materials and methods and stages on construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected
•Thorough knowledge of local and State building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes and related laws and ordinances
•Ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse
•Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints or ordinary complexity quickly and accurately and to compare them with construction in process
•Ability to contact building owners, contractors, and the public and effect satisfactory working relationship
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
 

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
•See posting on County website for details
 

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
•Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver license
•See posting on County website for details
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defect and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

BENEFITS
•Health Benefits including medical, dental, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts
•Life Insurance, Retirement, and Investment Plans including membership in the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System, NC 401(k)
•Voluntary Insurance Programs such as short-term disability, accident, cancer, etc.
•Holiday, Annual, and Sick Leave for eligible employees
 

The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity employer.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug test and post offer physical.
Moore County is an E-Verify Participant.