State of North Carolina Engineer II -Chief Residential Code Consultant

Description of Work

*This is a repost. Now accepting applications for external applicants*

Salary Recruitment Range: $59,572 - $91,052 

Salary Grade: NC18

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
 

Mission of the Department of Insurance: 

To promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Chief Residential Code Consultant provides interpretations of the NC Residential Code and provides backup for the consultant for the NC Building Code. The Chief Residential Code Consultant also performs technical research, teaches classes, and inspects for compliance with these Codes. Protection of the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of North Carolina in existing and new buildings and structures is the primary goal. 

Functions as the technical expert in the NC Residential Code. Backs up the Chief Building Code Consultant. Responsibility requires working knowledge of the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes.

Works independently and has authority to make final decisions on Residential code interpretations. Interpretations are relied on by residential contractors, architects, engineers and designers, material suppliers and manufacturers, and city, county, state Code Enforcement Officials, and local planners and zoning officials. Represents the Department of Insurance as Residential Code expert.

Teaches seminars in the Residential Code which are attended by code enforcement officials, architects, engineers, and contractors across the state. Such seminars and courses are often approved for continuing education credit for licensing of these officials, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Serves as a member of the NC Building Code Council's Residential Code ad hoc committee.

Provides technical expertise and sees that the revisions are written accurately and on schedule.

Provides continuing education courses for DOI employees who are certified as Building Code Enforcement Officials. The educational courses are approved for continuing education credit by the NC Code Officials Qualification Board.

Assists in a solution when plans include architectural elements not included in the Residential Code such as two story open spaces, cantilevered floors, alternate materials and methods of construction.

Assists architects, engineers, developers, and local Code Enforcement Officials in choosing whether the Residential Code or the NC Rehabilitation Code is the most appropriate code to use.

Gives seminars and educational presentations to code enforcement officials, architects, engineers, and contractors. Typically, these presentations involve new code revisions and the more difficult to understand tables and sections of the code. 

As a member of the NC Building Code Council's Residential Code rewrite committees, writes revisions to the codes. 

Provides written interpretations of the codes for code enforcement officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and local and state government officials.

Assists local and state Code Enforcement Officials, architects, and engineers with evaluations of compliance alternatives which allow the maintenance or increase in public safety without requiring full compliance with current code provisions.

Provides research and analysis to the Residential Code committee. 

Consults with architects and engineers and local planning, zoning, and fire suppression officials concerning Residential Code requirements and how building changes will affect the city. These discussions often include local and state regulatory officials, attorneys, and similar interested people. Responsibility is to ensure that the Residential Code regulations are complied with.

Incentives of NC State Employment: We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:   

• 12 Annual paid Holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
• Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the link below:  https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of concepts, practices, and theories used in the engineering specialty area and the ability to use it in practice.
• Working knowledge to oversee compliance regarding multiple specialties.
• Working knowledge of the organizational and business objectives of section/specialty.
• Ability to evaluate and approve moderately complex program/project specifications for completeness, compatibility, compliance with engineering principles, standards, codes and design needs.
• Ability to perform inspections/audits to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
• Ability to manage moderately complex programs/projects for completeness, compatibility, and compliance with engineering principles and design needs and standards.
• Ability to identify and resolve project/program changes.
• Ability to make recommendations and may require ability to make decisions on non-routine engineering and/or program matters or other areas requiring technical engineering expertise.
• Ability to communicate orally and in documents clearly, concisely and organized manner reports addressing moderately complex engineering concepts and facts.
• Ability to provide consultation to clients or others related to the specific program/project.
• Ability to develop and/or create informational products, manage program/project plan and develop and implement short-term strategies.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Management Preferences/Special Qualification:

• Ability to obtain Standard Level III Electrical Inspector certification from the NC Code Officials Qualifications Board within 9 months after hire.
• Registration as a Professional engineer is desired.

Supplemental and Contact Information

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using the “APPLY” button above. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for the consideration. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. 

Academic Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions and will be verified. If you are selected for a position at DOI/IC, your academic credentials will be verified.
  
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State Application. Any information omitted from your application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.
  
The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission may conduct criminal history checks of all job applicants recommended for employment. Failure to accurately acknowledge information on criminal convictions on the state application form will be grounds for non-consideration of applications, disciplinary action, and possible criminal prosecution.
  
The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and uses the merit-based recruitment and selection plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals.
  
***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION***
 
***Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy***
  
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.
  
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference under N.C.G.S .126 must submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. This information may be attached to the online application or be faxed on or before the closing date.
  
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