Senior Building Inspector: Code Compliance & Plans Expert

City of North Myrtle Beach; North Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Myrtle Beach is seeking a Master Inspector under general supervision to review, permit, and inspect residential, multi-family and commercial site installations to ensure compliance with city codes. This role coordinates plan reviews with other departments and requires ICC certifications and SC license.

Must have five years of relevant field experience, a high school diploma or GED, and be able to operate standard measurement tools and drive as needed.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as a Building Inspector, Superintendent, or Contractor in a relevant field of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field inspections of permitted developments to ensure compliance with all adopted codes and ordinances of the City.
• Reviews and analyzes building site plans submitted for permit to determine compliance with appropriate standard codes and ordinances of the City.
• Reviews and analyzes code compliance of mechanical systems, plumbing systems, swimming pools, electrical systems and gas installations submitted for permit.
• Conducts field inspections for code compliance of residential, multi-family and/or commercial structures, including building, electrical, framing, footing/slabs, HVAC, plumbing, insulation and gas and other inspections as required or requested.
• Receives and reviews architectural drawings, electrical diagrams, permits, applications, plumbing plans, mechanical plans, gas plans, swimming pool plans, etc.; for minimum codes compliance for the particular code the Master Inspector is responsible.
• Prepares inspection files, certification files, building inspection files, building permits, daily inspection log, letters, etc.
• Investigates complaints of construction, unsafe construction or conditions of progress of construction and other complaints as assigned.
• Interacts with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, general public, and other City staff in the performance of duties.
• Operates an automobile, technical testing equipment, office equipment (computer/calculator), etc.
• Makes computer entries daily of inspections made in the field.
• Remains available to operate a computer.
• Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of North Myrtle Beach.
• Assists the Fire Marshal when requested by Public Safety.
• Assists in processing completed building permit files and for microfilm processing.
• Assists the Building Official with various projects as assigned including CRS program and flood plain management.
• Performs general office duties such as answering incoming calls, maintaining files, etc.
• Performs damage assessment after storms to determine dollar value and habitability of structure.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Experience in building inspection

ICC certifications

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of North Myrtle Beach is seeking a Master Inspector under general supervision to review, permit, and inspect residential, multi-family and commercial site installations to ensure compliance with city codes. This role coordinates plan reviews with other departments and requires ICC certifications and SC license.

Must have five years of relevant field experience, a high school diploma or GED, and be able to operate standard measurement tools and drive as needed.