Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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CHRISTOPHER BUCKHEIT

Chapel Hill

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Code Enforcement Official, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical

TOWN OF CARY
09.2019 - Current
  • Manage a team of ten field inspectors and plan reviewers for new residential and commercial inspections and plan review
  • Meet quarterly with employees to discuss job performance
  • Write and deliver employee performance evaluations
  • Keeping Department directors appraised of high profile project progress
  • Promote department initiatives to staff

Senior Inspector

WAKE COUNTY INSPECTIONS AND PERMITTING
09.2014 - 09.2019
  • Review and interpret plans, blueprints, and construction methods to ensure code compliance
  • Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, and mechanical equipment to ensure that installations are performed properly
  • Confer with owners and contractors to explain regulations and recommend remedies for code violations
  • Provide excellent customer service and assist homeowners and contractors throughout the inspection process

Maintenance Mechanic 3

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
05.2010 - 09.2014
  • Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment, and fixtures
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical systems based on job specifications and codes
  • Inspected electrical systems and components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for repair or adjustment, and to ensure compliance with electrical code

Lighting Technician

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART
03.2004 - 05.2010
  • Managed $500,000+ lighting budget for 150,000 square foot art museum
  • Led a team of 20 workers to install and maintain lighting for gallery spaces
  • Planned layout and executed installation of new 80,000 square foot gallery space

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Graphic Design

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
06.2003

Skills

  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office
  • Effective team leadership
  • Experienced in code interpretation
  • Effective co-worker communication

Certification

  • Level III Plumbing Inspector
  • Level III Electrical Inspector
  • Level III Mechanical Inspector
  • Level III Building Inspector
  • Level I Fire Inspector
  • Limited Electrical Contractor’s License
  • UNC School of Government Fundamental Supervisory Practices

Timeline

Chief Code Enforcement Official, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical

TOWN OF CARY
09.2019 - Current

Senior Inspector

WAKE COUNTY INSPECTIONS AND PERMITTING
09.2014 - 09.2019

Maintenance Mechanic 3

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
05.2010 - 09.2014

Lighting Technician

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART
03.2004 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Graphic Design

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
CHRISTOPHER BUCKHEIT