Master Building Inspector (Salary commensurate with experience)

City of North Myrtle Beach•North Myrtle Beach, SC

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Master Building Inspector reviews, permits, and inspects residential, multi-family, and/or commercial site installations, repairs, and alterations to ensure conformity with City codes. The position coordinates plan reviews with appropriate departments and conducts reviews and field inspections covering building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, and swimming pool requirements. The inspector reviews submitted plans and documents, prepares inspection and permit records, investigates construction and safety complaints, and interacts with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, the public, and City staff. The role also includes operating a vehicle and inspection and office equipment, entering inspection results into a computer, assisting with assigned departmental projects and Fire Marshal requests, and performing damage assessments after storms. Employees must learn and carry out their department’s emergency operations procedures during emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of experience as a Building Inspector, Superintendent, or Contractor in a relevant field of specialty.
ICC certification as a Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Inspector, within state requirements set forth by SCDLLR.
State of South Carolina Department of LLR license.
Certifications not held at hire must be obtained according to SCDLLR requirements and before the employee is removed from probation to continue employment with the City.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate an automobile, measuring tools, small hand tools, ladders, and automated office machines, including a calculator and copier.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, or a negligible amount frequently or constantly, to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to lift and/or carry weights of 10 to 40 pounds.
Ability to perform light work that usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Ability to learn and execute emergency operations procedures for the employee’s department and position.
Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

CPRP certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct field inspections of permitted developments to verify compliance with City-adopted codes and ordinances, including ICC building, plumbing, mechanical, gas, swimming pool, and national electrical codes.
Review and analyze building site plans submitted for permits for compliance with applicable codes and City ordinances.
Review code compliance of submitted mechanical, plumbing, swimming pool, electrical, and gas systems.
Inspect residential, multi-family, and/or commercial structures for code compliance, including building, electrical, framing, footing/slabs, HVAC, plumbing, insulation, and gas work, as well as other inspections as required or requested.
Receive and review architectural drawings, electrical diagrams, permit applications, and plumbing, mechanical, gas, and swimming pool plans for applicable minimum-code compliance.
Prepare inspection, certification, and building inspection files; building permits; daily inspection logs; letters; and related records.
Investigate complaints involving construction, unsafe conditions, construction progress, and other assigned matters.
Interact with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, the general public, and City staff while performing job duties.
Operate an automobile, technical testing equipment, and office equipment, including a computer and calculator; enter field inspection results into a computer daily and remain available to operate a computer.
Assist the Fire Marshal when requested by Public Safety.
Assist with processing completed building permit files and microfilm processing.
Assist the Building Official with assigned projects, including the CRS program and flood plain management.
Perform general office duties, such as answering incoming calls and maintaining files.
Perform post-storm damage assessments to determine the dollar value and habitability of structures.
Learn and execute the department’s emergency operations procedures during emergencies, which may include assignment to the Emergency Operations Center.
Maintain punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
Perform other related duties as required.