Building Inspector I

County of Oconee • Walhalla, SC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to inspect building construction, renovations, and mobile home installations for compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances, to provide technical interpretation of codes and regulations as needed, to prepare and maintain all required documentation, and to perform related work as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job.

Requirements

• Knowledge of office policies and procedures; handling or using machines requiring moderate instruction and experience such as computers, software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets or custom applications.
• Ability to give information, guidance or assistance to people in order to directly facilitate task accomplishment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of building inspection profession or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must obtain certification as a Residential Building Inspector within 12 Months of hire, and annually obtain additional certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in the building inspection profession or related field.
• Five years of construction background.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine inspections of residential building construction, renovations, and mobile home installations for compliance with applicable building (structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, accessibility) and related codes and ordinances.
• Prepares inspection reports; prepares and issues notices of correction and stop work orders, as necessary.
• Explains, interprets and provides guidance regarding applicable codes and compliance requirements to contractors, engineers, architects, developers, property owners and others.
• Follows up on each case to verify corrections comply with codes, and maintains records related to inspections.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding assigned cases and general department procedures.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED