Industrial Commercial Inspector III

The Planning & Development Department is hiring a full-time (40hours weekly), non-exempt Industrial Commercial Inspector III to join our team. The purpose of this position is to conduct complex, comprehensive inspections of commercial, residential, and industrial building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical components to ensure compliance with all applicable building codes and related codes and ordinances.

Projected Salary Range/Grade 118:$28.99 - $34.79, salary is determined based on experience and education. In accordance with South Carolina Building Codes Council, an individual who does not have all certifications required by the job description to practice as a Commercial Inspector may be eligible for employment under a provisional registration while the certifications are obtained. Position level will be based upon to the number of required certifications obtained, with opportunity to increase pay grade as additional certifications are obtained.
Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:00 am
-5:00 pm
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and conducts inspections of commercial, residential, and industrial building construction to ensure compliance with ICC building, gas, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes. Ability to drive county vehicles is required to perform this required task.
• Reviews architectural drawings and specifications for code compliance.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records of inspections; meets with contractors and industry officials regarding inspection results; makes recommendations for changes as necessary to achieve compliance; follows up to verify corrections have been made to comply with codes, which requires to drive and operate a vehicle.
• Explains interprets and provides guidance regarding applicable codes, processes, procedures and compliance requirements to contractors, engineers, architects, developers, property owners, and others.
• Assists with commercial, industrial, and residential plan reviews.
• Keeps the Building Official and Deputy Building Official informed of inspection progress and any difficult or unusual situations.
• Maintains knowledge of current County, state, and federal codes and regulations related to building inspection.
• May issue violation notices and prepares cases for prosecution in the event of non-compliance; testifies in court as necessary.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent. Associates Degree in Construction Management or related field is preferred.
• One (1) year of construction related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light;
  Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold;
  Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration;
  Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic;
  Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock;
  Heights.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. In accordance with South Carolina Building Codes Council, an individual who does not have all certifications required by the job description to practice as a Commercial Inspector may be eligible for employment under a provisional registration while the certifications are obtained. Position level will be based upon to the number of required certifications obtained, with opportunity to increase pay grade as additional certifications are obtained.

Physical Demands:Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or…