Inspector I
Salary
$55,619.20 - $72,300.80 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
491100040
Department
PLANNING
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Description
Performs intermediate technical and administrative work participating in the enforcement of the North Carolina State Building Codes primarily involving residential structures, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Planning and Development Deputy Director.
Our core values-Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty-are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.
Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical inspection primarily related to residential structures; thorough knowledge of building, construction, engineering and structural engineering principles and practices; ability to operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and applicable office productivity software; ability to plan, direct and coordinate the various phases of inspection services; ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form; firmness and tact in enforcing building codes; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials and the general public.
Physical Requirements:
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; 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; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a very quiet location (e.g. park trail, storage or file room).
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
High school diploma or GED with coursework in in building concepts, or related field and considerable experience electrical, building, mechanical, or plumbing construction or inspections, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
If applicable, your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses listed in the application must be uploaded with your application, even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k
The County contributes 1% of employees gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employees deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.
Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
ComPsych Mental Health Services
The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools.
Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.
For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab.
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
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Do you possess a valid drivers license?
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Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?
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How much experience do you have in residential electrical, building, mechanical or plumbing construction or inspections work?
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Do you currently possess NC Level I Standard Certificates in the following trades? Select all that apply.
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Onslow Countys Core Values are REACH- Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Which of these values resonates with you the most and why?
Required Question
Employer Onslow County
Address 234 Northwest Corridor Boulevard
Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540
Phone 910-347-7600
Website http://www.onslowcountync.gov