Lead Inspector - Internal Only

NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL WAKE COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER YOUR UNIQUE ID FROM YOUR EMPLOYEE ID BADGE ON YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Wake County Permits Inspections is seeking a qualified internal candidate for the position of Lead Mechanical Plumbing Inspector. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced inspector to advance into a leadership role, support fellow inspectors and contribute to the continued success of our Inspections Permits Division. The selected candidate will provide technical guidance, assist with daily inspection operations and help ensure consistent application of the North Carolina State Building Codes while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership, technical guidance and support to Trade Inspectors Assist with assigning, coordinating and monitoring inspection activities Interpret and apply North Carolina State Building Codes and applicable General Statutes Conduct inspections and provide field support when needed Assist inspectors with complex code interpretations, construction issues and inspection decisions Participate in pre-construction and pre-submittal meetings with contractors, engineers, architects and other construction professionals Help resolve challenging inspection issues and customer concerns Coordinate with other County departments, municipalities and permitting agencies Support management in maintaining consistency, efficiency and quality throughout the inspection process Provide backup assistance with commercial inspections and plan review as needed