Code Enforcement Officer Supervisor

Buncombe Countys Permits and Inspections Division is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable leader to join our team as a Code Enforcement Officer III Manager. This is a Hybrid position (office/remote) that reports directly to the Inspections Division Manager with typical hours from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The manager will oversee a team of six to seven inspectors and handle key personnel responsibilities. Candidates who are committed to highquality inspections teamwork and serving the community are encouraged to apply.

This role requires four Standard Level III certifications in Building Plumbing Electrical and Mechanical from the North Carolina Code Qualification Board.

The anticipated start date for this position is no earlier than October 5 2026.

Purpose of the position:
The primary purpose of this position is to perform administrative supervisory and skilled inspection work to ensure compliance with establishedcodes governing electrical building mechanical and plumbing trades.

Minimum Education Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):

Associate degree in related field and a minimum five (5) years ofexperience in residential and/or commercial construction work including at least three (3) years of experience as a Code Enforcement Officer III; orthe equivalent in education and experience.

Additional Training and Experience: Minimum of 24 hours of continuing education annually.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina drivers possess and maintain Standard Level III certifications in all four trades (electrical building mechanical and plumbing) (Not including fire).

Physical Requirements:

Lifting is considered medium work requiring exertion up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of forcefrequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Position includes bending reaching squatting manual dexterity repetitivemotion and the ability to distinguish colors. Visual acuity is required. This position involves significant standing walking and sitting for extendedperiods of time. The work is performed in an environment that require decisions involving people resources and property and may lead to majorcommunity or organizational consequences.

Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities:

Supervise a group of employees with responsibility for assignment and flow of work employeedevelopment appraisal and eliminating ordinary difficulties. Work activities likely affect the accuracy reliability or acceptability of services tothe extent that others rely on the advice given in order to make decisions.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Plan organize and assign work to ensure all requests for inspections and plan review are processed in a timely manner and in accordance withestablished procedures.

• Check plans and specifications for proposed installation to ensure the codes and ordinances have been followed for both residential andcommercial buildings.

• Administer routine personnel matters effecting assigned team including recruitment and selection training work schedules evaluating andmanaging performance and providing effective clear and timely communication.

• Assist in developing departmental goals and policies pertaining to inspections guidelines and procedures.

• Conduct quality control reviews and evaluations of permit issuance to ensure customer service productivity and efficiency and resolve work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.

• Perform inspections as a Code Enforcement Officer III via on site or virtual for code compliance in the areas of electrical mechanical gasplumbing and building.

• Review and study building code regulations to stay informed of changes in building codes and ordinances; Interpret apply and enforce the rulesand regulations relating to the construction repair and maintenance of residential and commercial buildings.

• Enforce state and local codes to the extent authorized issuing stop-work orders and pursuing other legal remedies as necessary. Appear in courtto present evidence as necessary.

• Maintain records of inspections violation notices investigations and other related data.

• Attend and participate in meetings and/or prepare correspondence with builders contractors building owners and occupants to advise them ofcode changes and violations at construction sites.

• Provide in office back-up in the absence of the Director or Assistant Director.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and local ordinances and codes administered through the Division applicable to the inspectors area of certification.

• Knowledge of the standard practices procedures methods materials techniques and equipment associated with investigating code complianceor violations.

• Knowledge of modem building plumbing electrical and mechanical construction practices materials and equipment of the various stages ofconstruction when violations and defects should be observed and corrected.

• Knowledge of the approved methods and practices involved in the installation construction repair and maintenance of a variety of electricaland mechanical equipment.

• Knowledge of the geographic layout of the County.

• Skill in determining facts and gathering information associated with complaints and investigations.

• Ability to conduct investigations organize records write reports and apply interpretation of codes and provide explanations to the public.

• Ability to perform required jobs with adequate strength dexterity coordination and visual acuity (with reasonable accommodations ifneeded) and in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.

• Ability to use the tools and concepts of the specialty area in which the employee works including using appropriate process proceduresresources and work or professional standards.

• Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship in construction or repair of buildings.

• Ability to interpret blueprints diagrams specifications codes and building regulations.

• Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with property owners architects engineers developers contractors the general public etc.

• Ability to physically maneuver on scaffolds structural members and in cramped quarters to accomplish thorough inspections.