Building Inspector

City-of-Goose-Cree; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Medical Insurance

Additional City Perks

Job summary

City of Goose Creek seeks a dedicated building inspector to perform field inspections and review construction plans for code compliance in Goose Creek, SC. The role emphasizes certificate attainment within 24 months of hire and adherence to municipal, state, and federal codes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and 3 years of relevant inspection experience. City of Goose Creek offers stable employment with state medical insurance and additional perks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3 years field experience in building inspection or construction.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must hold or obtain E1/M1/E2/M2 certifications within specified time frame.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections to ensure code compliance.
• Review construction plans for code compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Obtain required certifications within 24 months of hire.

Skills

Building codes

Blueprint reading

Engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 519 North Goose Creek Boulevard,Goose Creek, SC, 29445,United States


• Base Pay $45,000.00 - $67,000.00 / Year


• Other Compensation South Carolina State Retirement, optional 401(k) or 457(b) retirement plans


• Job Category Trade Quality Inspection, Administration, Building Inspection


• Industry Local Government, Public Sector, Construction


• Employee Type FT Exempt


• Required Degree High school

Compensation is based on certifications. Candidates with certifications at the time of hire may start at a higher rate of pay, and salary increases are provided as additional certifications are earned.

JOIN OUR TEAM! We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every qualification listed in this job posting. If your experience includes construction, skilled trades, code enforcement, engineering, facilities maintenance, architecture, project management, or another related field, we want to hear from you. We value transferable skills and our committed to supporting professional development through training, mentoring, and certification opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts field inspections of properties to ensure code compliance.


• Review’s construction plans to ensure compliance with codes.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employees who do not possess all required certifications at the time of hire must successfully obtain them within twenty-four (24) months of their hire date. The City is committed to supporting employees throughout the certification process by providing training, mentoring, and payment of certification examination fees for all required certifications.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED. Some college or trade school preferred.


• 3 years preferred field experience in building inspection, construction, or specialty trade.


• Valid Driver’s License.


• Must currently hold, or willing and able to obtain, the following required certifications


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  • E1 Residential Electrical Inspector
  
  
  • M1 Residential Mechanical Inspector
  
  
  
  


• Additional preferred certifications
  
  
  
  • E2 Commercial Electrical Inspector
  
  
  • M2 Commercial Mechanical Inspector
  
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Municipal, State and Federal building codes.


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.


• Ability to read engineering and truss shop drawings.

WHAT WE OFFER

• State Medical Insurance


• Additional City Perks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force to move objects and the following physical abilities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed both indoors and outdoors. Employee is exposed to noise, dirt, grease, irritating chemicals, insects and inclement weather when working outdoors. Employee may be exposed to difficult individuals.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.