Job Description

Posting number: 202500829

Department: Development

Division: Building Services

Job classification: Residential Inspector

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Economic Development

The purpose of this position is to inspect initial construction and additional repairs to ensure adherence to International Residential Code (IRC) specifications, building ordinances, and zoning laws.

Examples of duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Performs inspections at various stages of construction for compliance with residential building construction codes and policies. Examples include:
  • Building - inspects footing, slab, wall, beams/columns, roofs, concrete, framework and the installation of components and cladding.
  • Electrical - inspects pipe size, breaker size, wire size, circuit layout, fixtures and equipment.
  • Plumbing - inspects soil lines, pipe size, location of fixtures, water supply lines, vents and shutoffs.
  • Mechanical - inspects duct sizes, penetration protection, equipment schedules, ventilation system, gas installation and material specifications.
• Reads and interprets plans, specifications, correspondence and related construction documents.
• Provides technical assistance and advice on difficult or unusual construction problems, methods or materials.
• Performs emergency inspections to resolve difficult problems.
• Explains and interprets construction codes to owners, contractors, design professionals, the general public and construction inspectors.
• Prepares and maintains technical reports.
• Obtains evidence and prepares any necessary reports in order to offer testimony against code violators.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• International Residential Electrical Inspector.
• International Residential Mechanical Inspector.
• International Residential Plumbing Inspector.
• International Residential Building Inspector.
• International Residential Combination Inspector.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• IMPORTANT: Please attach copies of all required ICC certifications to your application. Applications that do not include documentation of the required certifications may not be considered.

Supplemental information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.