The Town Of Newport Searching For The Right Candidate To Fill The Position Of Codes Administrator. An Employee In This Position Performs Technical And Administrative Work In The Issuance Of Permits And Inspection Of New Construction And Renovation Projects To Ensure Compliance With State Building Codes. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Considerable Knowledge Of State Building Codes And Local Laws, And Related Town Ordinances. Considerable Knowledge Of Construction And System Installation Procedures In Building, Electrical, Plumbing, And HVAC Mechanical Systems. Considerable Knowledge Of Building Structural Installation Procedures. Knowledge Of The Application Of Information Technology To The Work. Skill In Reading And Interpreting Plans And Specification. Skill In The Interpretation Of Codes And Ordinances And Their Application To Specific Situations. Desirable Education: Graduation From High School Supplemented With Coursework In Building Trades And Experience In The Building Construction Industry And Enforcement Of Code Standards; Or An Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience; Prefer Two Year Degree From An Accredited College In The Building Trades. Preference Given To Those With Contractor's License. Salary DOQ Special Requirements: State Certification As A Building Inspector In The Trades' Areas Of Electrical, Mechanical, Building, And Plumbing At Level III Preferred. Possession Of A Valid North Carolina Driver's License. To Apply, Go To Www.newportnc.gov Use The Application Provided And Submit To Jnevel@townofnewport.com The Position Is Open Until Filled.​ The Town Of Newport Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.