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State of North Carolina

Cosmetic Arts Inspector

State of North Carolina

. Govern and regulate the practice of Cosmetology, Esthetics, Manicuring, and Natural Hair Care in North Carolina .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in governing and regulating cosmetology practices, with a strong focus on inspection methods, compliance with health laws, and training salon operators. Possesses a thorough understanding of salon operations and the ability to effectively investigate and resolve complaints.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed CosmetologistInspection MethodsEnvironmental Health LawsSalon Operations KnowledgeComplaint Investigation

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Hard Skills
Inspection TechniquesSanitary Condition AssessmentRecord InspectionCorrective Action RecommendationTraining and Education
Soft Skills
Tactful CommunicationProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Cosmetology LicenseGED or High School Diploma
Industry Keywords
CosmetologyEstheticsManicuringNatural Hair CareNorth Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Govern and regulate the practice of Cosmetology, Esthetics, Manicuring, and Natural Hair Care in North Carolina
  • Inspect cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring, and natural hair care schools and salons to ensure sanitary conditions and properly licensed professionals
  • Inspect licensing and financial records
  • Investigate complaints
  • Recommend corrective actions and withholding of licenses
  • Issue civil penalties
  • Inspect school records and compliance with training and requirements
  • Perform work under general supervision
  • Prepare inspection reports and receive feedback from owners, operators, and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist including experience as a salon owner or manager; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Licensed as a Cosmetologist in the State of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
  • Working knowledge of environmental health laws, rules and procedures, communicable diseases and institutional sanitation
  • Working knowledge of inspection methods and investigation techniques as applied in environmental health
  • Working knowledge of cosmetology salon operations and ability to gain working knowledge of Esthetics, Manicuring and Natural Hair Care salon operations
  • Ability to train salon owners and school operators on correct practices to meet inspection and sanitary requirements
  • Ability to tactfully handle and investigate complaints

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits for eligible state employees, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more
  • Benefits specific to the Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners