Residential Combination Inspector

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term & short-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking an Inspector to examine initial construction and subsequent repairs to ensure compliance with the International Residential Code, building ordinances, and zoning laws. You will inspect residential building components at various stages, read plans, provide technical guidance, and prepare reports.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma (or GED) with 1 year of college and 2–4 years of related experience, plus state-issued inspections certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with demonstrated coursework equivalent to one year of college.
• 2–4 years of related inspection experience in residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential construction at various stages for compliance with IRC codes and local ordinances.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Provide technical assistance and testimony on construction issues as needed.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports and records.

Skills

Inspection skills

Plan interpretation

Technical guidance

Report writing

Education

High School diploma or GED with 1 year of college

2–4 years related inspection experience

Tools

International Residential Inspector certifications

Job description

Description

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.

Typical 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.

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.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• health care
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• deferred compensation plans
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• long-term & short-term disability
• holidays
• vacation
• and sick leave