Building Inspector

Overview

Under general supervision, conducts field inspections of permitted development to ensure compliance with adopted codes and ordinances of the City related to building construction and development. Inspects progress of construction, repairs or alterations to ensure compliance with standard building codes. Assists Master Inspectors, Plans Examiner, and Building Official.

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience as a Building Inspector, Superintendent, Contractor in the construction industry or a relevant specialty field
• Valid driver’s license
• Provisional license from South Carolina LLR
• Must obtain ICC Building Inspector Certification within six (6) months of employment
• Must obtain ICC Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Certifications within twenty-four (24) months of employment

• Additional certifications or experience in construction inspection

• The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
• Any certifications not possessed at hire must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation to continue employment with the City.

Must be physically able to operate an automobile, use small hand tools, operate automated office machines including a computer, copier, etc. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to forty pounds.