Residential Combination Inspector

Beaufort County; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking an Inspector to perform initial construction inspections and related repairs to ensure compliance with the International Residential Code (IRC), and local codes.

This role requires reading plans, providing technical guidance, and preparing reports. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED with about one year of college and 2–4 years of related experience, ICC certifications, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college.
• Over two years and up to four years of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• ICC certifications: International Residential Electrical Inspector, International Residential Mechanical Inspector, International Residential Plumbing Inspector, International Residential Building Inspector, International Residential Combination Inspector; copies must be attached to application.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections at various stages of construction for compliance with residential building construction codes and policies.
• Reads and interprets plans, specifications and related construction documents.
• Provides technical assistance and advice on difficult construction problems.
• Performs emergency inspections to resolve difficult problems.
• Explains and interprets construction codes to owners, contractors, design professionals and inspectors.
• Prepares and maintains technical reports.
• Obtains evidence and prepares reports to offer testimony against code violators.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED plus 1 year of college

Tools

ICC Electrical Inspector

ICC Mechanical Inspector

ICC Plumbing Inspector

ICC Building Inspector

ICC Combination Inspector

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.

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.
• IMPORTANT: Please attach copies of all required ICC certifications to your application. Applications that do not include documentation of the required certifications may not be considered.

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 disability
• short-term disability
• holidays
• vacation
• sick leave

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

01

How many years of related inspection, construction, building code, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or residential building experience do you possess?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years or more
• No related experience

02

Please describe your related experience, including your employer(s), position title(s), dates of employment, and primary responsibilities. This experience must also be reflected in the employment history section of your application.

03

Please select all International Code Council (ICC) certifications you currently possess:

• International Residential Electrical Inspector
• International Residential Mechanical Inspector
• International Residential Plumbing Inspector
• International Residential Building Inspector
• International Residential Combination Inspector
• None of the above

04

I certify that the education, training, certifications, licenses, and work experience identified in my responses are accurately reflected in the education, certification, and employment history sections of my application.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question