Posting number: 2026-00787
Department: Project Support and Strategy
Job classification: Chief Inspector - Code Compliance
Posting type: Open
Categories: Planning and Development
About You:
The ideal candidate is an experienced, approachable, and forward-thinking code official, who understands that effective code compliance requires more than enforcing regulations. This individual combines strong technical knowledge of building codes and construction practices with a commitment to customer service, problem-solving, and efficient government operations. The candidate is solution oriented, who evaluates situations that may hinder the compliance approval pathway. The ideal candidate will also provide operational effectiveness in which processes are improved, minimize permitting and plan review escalations, assist in staff training, and deliver consistent, timely customer service.
About Us:
The City of Raleigh is the second-largest city in North Carolina and remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Driven by a strong economy and outstanding quality of life, Raleigh is consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live and operate a business. The “Capital City” offers many cultural and entertainment advantages of a large City without the traffic and other drawbacks. Wake County is one of the top ranked public-school districts in the state, has nine universities and institutions of higher education, and is home of the Research Triangle Park, which is North Carolina's premier global innovation center.
The Project Support and Strategy Group is a Division of the City of Raleigh Planning and Development Department. The Project Support and Strategy Group is newly developed division of the Planning and Development Group for the primary purpose to assist over a broad range of metric groups in assisting in the reduction of process escalations.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 7 to 9 years’ experience in code enforcement, building inspection, or related work
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work on a construction site, an outdoor environment, near street environment (near moving traffic) or a confined space (Defined as [A] Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; [B] Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit; and [C] Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy).
Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), fumes or airborne particles, loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction) and moving mechanical parts.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
