Inspector (Upstate)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is seeking an Inspector to conduct routine and opening inspections of licensees, explain inspection results, and prepare detailed reports. The role requires handling follow-up inspections, collaborating with the ODC, and presenting documentation to the IRC as needed.

The candidate should have a high school diploma with related work experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and work experience related to the job area; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and opening inspections of offices, facilities, and locations of licensees to ensure compliance with statutes and regulations.
• Answer questions licensees have about the inspection process.
• Prepare inspection reports and explain the basis for corrective actions.
• Conduct follow-up inspections to verify corrective actions were taken.
• Prepare and present documentation to the IRC for non-compliance situations.
• Work with the ODC and testify at hearings as needed.
• Ensure information, documents and reports are uploaded into the Agency’s system.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Inspection analysis

Oral & written communication

Documentation/reporting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will conduct routine and opening inspections of offices, facilities, and/or locations of licensees to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
• You will answer questions that licensees have about the inspection process.
• You will prepare inspection reports and explain to licensees the basis for the corrective actions required.
• You will conduct follow-up inspections detailing whether the required corrective actions were taken.
• You will prepare and present documentation to the Investigative Review Committee (IRC) for non-compliance situations.
• You will work closely with Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) and testify at hearings, as needed.
• You will ensure information, documents and reports are properly uploaded into the Agency’s system.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. (A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior regulatory or experience performing inspections.
• Ability to conduct inspections, analyze facts, and reach conclusions.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the job.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and the general public.
• Ability to present clear, concise and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in the use of office equipment and computers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete assigned job duties.
• May require extended periods of driving, sitting, and visiting facilities that are non-ADA compliant.
• May need to bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to 50 lbs.

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision,long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs