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Chief Inspector and Plans Examiner Page 2 • Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: • Ability to review residential, commercial and industrial plans to ensure compliance with N.C. State Building codes. • Knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing trades. • Knowledge of county zoning regulations and building codes. • Knowledge of relevant state laws and regulations. • Skill in reviewing and interpreting plans, technical specifications and reports. • Sltill in operating testing instruments, meters, computers and calculators. • Sltill in organizing inspections work and interpreting the State Building Codes. • Skill in interpersonal relations and supervision. • Slcill in oral and written communication. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Building Services Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. Completed work is spot-checked for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results. GUIDELINES: Guidelines include the North Carolina State Building Code and the N.C. General Statutes. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related plans examination work. The variety and volume of plans to be reviewed and the new residential plan review requirement contributes to the complexity of the work. SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to conduct plans examination work to ensure compliance with North Carolina State Building Codes. Successful performance helps ensure the enforcement of building codes in the county. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other county employees, inspectors, contractors, realtors, engineers, developers, zoning officials, insurance adjustors, architects, home business owners, government agency personnel, and the general public. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to exchange information, provide services, resolve problems and negotiate or settle matters. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools requiring a high degree of dexterity and must distinguish between shades of color. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt and occasional inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices.