Building Inspector I

Under general supervision, the Residential Inspector performs routine to complex inspections of building construction, renovations, and mobile home installations to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances; provides technical interpretation of codes and regulations as needed; prepares and maintains all required documentation; and performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address various departmental needs and changing business practices.

1. Conducts inspections of residential construction projects to ensure compliance with the approved plans and all adopted Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Energy Codes.
2. Documents and maintains complete and accurate records of all inspections and any regulatory actions taken.
3. Communicates effectively with contractors, engineers, architects, developers, property owners and others to explain, interpret and provide guidance regarding the application of code and compliance requirements to permitted projects.
4. Follows up on inspections to verify that required corrections are completed and maintains records related to inspections.
5. Receives and responds to public inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding assigned permitted projects and general department procedures.
6. Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year experience in a building inspection profession, construction trade, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred:

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university with course work in Construction Management or a related field; and work experience in a governmental building codes enforcement department.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid South Carolina or Georgia drivers license.
• Must be certified as a Residential Inspector by the International Code Council or have the ability to obtain certification within the provisional time limits specified by state law.
• Must be eligible to be licensed as a Residential Inspector or Provisional Residential Inspector by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The position involves medium work, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position has the following special vision requirements: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work is performed in a demanding indoor and/or outdoor work environment; may encounter weather, noise, odors, extreme temperatures, moisture, humidity, dust, electrical hazards, or working in high places.