Overview
Clay County is seeking a qualified and experienced Building Code Inspector Ill to perform technical inspection and code enforcement work involving residential and commercial buildings and properties throughout Clay County and participating municipalities.
The Building Code Inspector Ill is responsible for ensuring that construction and development activities comply with applicable North Carolina State Building Codes, fire codes, local ordinances, and other applicable regulations. This position plays an important role in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of citizens, property owners, contractors, and businesses within the County and Town jurisdictions.
Work involves conducting inspections of residential and commercial construction projects, performing site inspections, reviewing construction at all stages, interpreting applicable building codes, issuing and maintaining building permits, maintaining inspection records, and responding to questions from property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and the general public.
This position also performs fire inspections and assists with fire and life-safety code compliance.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the applicable North Carolina Level III Standard Inspector certifications. Preference will be given to applicants holding Level III Standard certifications in:
Building
Plumbing
Mechanical
Electrical
Fire inspection certification and/or experience performing fire inspections is highly desirable. Certification requirements are subject to applicable North Carolina laws, regulations, and certification standards governing Code Enforcement Officials.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit a completed Clay County employment application. resume, and copies of applicable certifications o the Clay County NC Website:
Clay County Government
Hayesville, North Carolina
Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026 at 5:00pm.
Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Documents
Completed Application
How to Apply
Complete the online application and upload any documents if required. You can save and come back to the application later if needed.
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If you experience any difficulty with the online application or need assistance, please contact us.
Email the required documents to:
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Hand deliver the required documents to:
345 Courthouse Drive, Suite 1
Hayesville, NC 28904
The County's policy is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, political status or marital status. The County does not discriminate against anyone for any reason.