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~~ Up ated 091907 JOB TITLE: Chief Inspector and Plans Examiner DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections, Orange County JOB SUMMARY: The position provides administrative support in the Division by managing the daily operations of the Eeld inspections, code enforcement and residential and commercial plan review process; also conducts inspections and commercial plans examination work that ensures compliance with North Carolina State Building Codes, including building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing and related codes and ordinances. MAJOR DUTIES: • Provides guidance to inspectors in the field, answering questions and interpreting sections of the code; responds to difficult inquiries and complaints. • Assists with training, supervision and evaluation of staff; makes work assignments; schedules and provides training and works with inspectors to assure consistency of application of codes. • Guides staff in malting complex interpretations and decisions concerning technical problems related to plan checking, building inspection and code enforcement. • Provides oversight to plans review meetings with developers of commercial projects. • Reviews residential plans, commercial and industrial plans, renovations, improvements, additions and alterations to existing buildings to determine compliance with building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes; develops checldists and procedures for plans review. • Assists in the development of departmental procedures and policies. • Supervises the division in the absence of the Building Services Manager. • Performs on-site field inspections as needed; inspects building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations for compliance with state and local building codes and regulations. • Provides guidance to developers, contractors, and citizens to ensure compliance with application and code requirements. • Conducts inspections, prepares inspection reports, advises of necessary corrective action and maintains all related records. • Reviews permit applications prior to issuance of permits. • Approves final inspection certificates. • Prepares correspondence, sketches, drawings and related documents in response to requests for information, inquiries, clarifications and documentation of findings related to inspections. • Issues stop work orders and condemnations. • Makes periodic inspections for hazardous or unlawful conditions; condemns unsafe buildings. • Interprets building codes and regulations for citizens, contractors, builders, and developers as requested.