The Human Resources Department is responsible for administering Town personnel and benefits as well as maintaining employee records.

Employment

The Town of Weldon is inviting applications for the following full-time positions that are currently available:

CODES ADMINISTRATOR

The Codes Administrator issues permits and performs inspections of new construction and renovation projects to ensure compliance with State building codes; enforces zoning codes, minimum housing codes and other local codes and ordinances. He/she is responsible for the issuance of permits; the inspection of building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations for code compliance; serving as plans examiner for all construction in the Town; and reporting on code enforcement and inspections activities. In addition, the employee performs enforcement of zoning and nuisance codes and minimum housing codes. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in dealing with contractors and the general public. Work requires strong knowledge of building trades and construction practices, state certifications, and strong public contact, conflict resolution and administrative skills. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions; extremes in temperature; hazards associated with construction work; and may require one to work in close quarters, crawl spaces, and similar enclosed spaces. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated based on periodic conferences, review of inspection reports, enforcement activities, and through public reactions.

Desired education, experience, and certification include graduation from a community college with coursework in building trades and considerable experience in the building construction industry and enforcement of code standards; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference is given to those with a contractor’s license. State certification as a Building Inspector in the trade areas of electrical, mechanical, building, plumbing, and fire safety at Level III and possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license are required.

The position is paid at Salary Grade 16 and based on years of experience. The minimum starting annual salary for a Codes Administrator is $42,203.

All full-time employees of the Town of Weldon receive the following benefits: Annual leave, sick leave, paid holidays, longevity pay, membership in the Local Governmental Employees Retirement System, medical insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance. Police officers receive 5% 401k contribution. Complete job descriptions are available from the Town Clerk, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 252-536-4836.

Prospective applicants may secure, complete, and submit an application at the Weldon Town Hall, located at 109 Washington Avenue, P. O. Box 551, Weldon, NC 27890. In addition to the completed job application form, applicants are strongly encouraged to also submit a letter of interest and a resume. Positions will remain open until filled.

It is the policy of the Town of Weldon to foster, maintain and promote equal employment opportunity. The Town shall select employees on the basis of the applicant’s qualifications for the job and award them with respect to compensation and opportunity for training and advancement, including upgrading and promotion, without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with physical disabilities shall be given equal consideration with other applicants for positions in which their disabilities do not represent an unreasonable barrier to satisfactory performance of essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:

USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410
Washington, DC 20250-9410

Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Weldon Town Hall
109 Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 551
Weldon, NC 27890

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(252) 536-4836 Tel.
(252) 536-4104 Fax