About the Department

Work, Serve, Thrive.  With the City of Durham   
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

*Hiring Range: $63,242 - $80,714
Hours/Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*The hiring range is dependent upon pre-qualification from NCDOI, OSFM.

The City-County Inspections Department helps Durham achieve its vision for a superior built environment by facilitating our customers' achievements. We strive to continually exceed customer service expectations while being a resource for N.C. code compliance success. This takes highly qualified staff with a passion for working in partnership and service with the community. If delivering quality customer service while advancing professionally interests you, join our team!

** Selected candidates will need to obtain a Standard Certification within timeframes set forth by NCDOI. Contact the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board at 919-647-0000 or by going to the website Pre-Qualify or Military Service, to obtain the level of certification you will be eligible to receive once employed by a jurisdiction.**

The purpose of this position is to enforce state and local building codes, local ordinances, and general statutes. This is accomplished by inspecting buildings, reviewing plans, traveling to job sites, interacting with homeowners and building officials, maintaining documentation, and monitoring active projects. Other duties include enforcing safety precautions, and attending project meetings.

Position Duties

• Oversees jobsite inspections by traveling to job sites performing building inspections; reviewing sites for safety regulations; and interacting with contractors and homeowners.
• Schedules daily inspections by receiving phone messages, on-line requests, or requests through the IVR phone system; scheduling appointments; and reviewing daily assigned inspections.
•  Provides documentation by entering information into the computer and returning phone calls.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Three years of  building construction trade, design, plan review or inspections experience.
• Six hours of continuing education units each year are required.
• Become a Sworn Official of City-County within the first 30 days of hire.
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record within 60 days of hire. 
• A Probationary Certification, 

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of Building Code.
• Knowledge of building standards and specification of the Building Codes.
• Willing to abide by City of Durham Policies for positions with the privilege of taking City vehicles home and/or policies for positions eligible to work from home.