Building Inspector I

Description 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. Examples of Duties

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.

• Conducts inspections of residential construction projects to ensure compliance with the approved plans and all adopted Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Energy Codes.
• Documents and maintains complete and accurate records of all inspections and any regulatory actions taken.
• 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.
• Follows up on inspections to verify that required corrections are completed and maintains records related to inspections.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding assigned permitted projects and general department procedures.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

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 driver’s 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.

Benefits

Aiken County Government offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, state retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees (not PRN) who work an average of 30 are benefit eligible.