Building Inspector

Hampton; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamptoncountysc is looking for a Building Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer to conduct various inspections and ensure compliance with safety codes. The role demands coordination with various departments and offers an opportunity to provide professional community service.

Ideal candidates should have ICC certification and knowledge of South Carolina building codes. Responsibilities include property maintenance inspections, documentation, and handling enforcement issues.

Qualifications

• Proficient in conducting various inspections within certification authority.
• Ability to review permit applications and plans for completeness.
• Experience in documenting results and responding to code-enforcement complaints.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections for building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work.
• Review and route permit applications for specialized reviews.
• Issue notices of violations and correction letters.

Skills

Field inspections

Code-enforcement inspections

Customer service

Property maintenance review

Education

ICC certification

South Carolina Building Codes Council registration (or eligibility)

Job description

The following is a listing of various job openings (if available). Click on any of the title(s) for details.

Hampton County is seeking a Building Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer to perform field inspections, code-enforcement inspections, property maintenance review, permit-related site inspections, and related customer-service duties. The position supports safe construction, consistent ordinance enforcement, and efficient development review. ICC certification and South Carolina Building Codes Council registration or eligibility are preferred.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Performs building, residential, commercial, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire, property maintenance, and related inspections within certification authority.
• Reviews assigned permit applications and plans for completeness and routes specialized reviews to the Building Official, plan reviewer, fire, floodplain, zoning, or engineering support as needed.
• Conducts field inspections and re-inspections for permitted work.
• Documents inspection results, corrections, violations, photographs, notices, and case status.
• Responds to code-enforcement complaints involving unsafe structures, property maintenance, zoning, nuisance, junk/debris, unfit dwellings, and similar issues.
• Issues or recommends notices of violation, correction letters, stop-work orders, and enforcement referrals.
• Coordinates with the County Attorney, Sheriff's Office, Magistrate Court, Fire, Emergency Management, Public Works, and other departments as needed.
• Assists with mobile home inspections, sign permits, accessory structures, floodplain site checks, and zoning compliance.
• Supports Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals cases by conducting site visits and collecting field information.
• Provides professional customer service to applicants, contractors, residents, and property owners.
• Maintains accurate case, permit, inspection, and enforcement records.
• Assists in preparing monthly reports on inspections, code cases, permits, and service levels.