Building Inspector Job Description:

With our continuous growth, we are looking for a building inspector to join our team. Has a Building Inspector you will inspect building construction, renovations and mobile home installations for compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances. An ideal candidate will be able to Explain, interpret and provides guidance regarding applicable codes and compliance requirements to contractors, engineers, architects, developers, property owners and others while performing routine inspections of residential building construction, renovations, and mobile home installations for compliance with applicable building (structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, accessibility) and related codes and ordinances. If this is you, please look at our other requirements and apply.

Salary: 37k-67k

Dependent upon qualifications can be promoted to Building Inspector II or III, with increased salaries.

Building Inspector Requirements:

Knowledge of office policies and procedures; handling or using machines requiring moderate instruction and experience such as computers, software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets or custom applications
Ability to give information, guidance or assistance to people in order to directly facilitate task accomplishment.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Prepares inspection reports; prepares and issues notices of correction and stop work orders, as necessary.
Follows up on each case to verify corrections comply with codes, and maintains records related to inspections.
Receives and responds to public inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding assigned cases and general department procedures.
Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
Able to perform routine inspections of residential building construction, renovations, and mobile home installations for compliance with applicable building (structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, accessibility) and related codes and ordinances.
High School Diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of building inspection profession or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

· Required: Valid driver's license. Must obtain certification as a Residential Building Inspector within 12 Months of hire, and annually obtain additional certifications.

· Preferred: Two years of experience in the building inspection profession or related field. Five years of construction background.

Building Inspector Benefits:

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
State retirement
Optional life insurance
Short-Term Disability
AFLAC
Paid sick/vacation leave
13 paid holidays
401k/457

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.

Compensation details: 37331-67041 Yearly Salary

Oconee County, South Carolina

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