Details
- Department: Community Development
- Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 depending on qualifications (Full-Time)
- Announcement Date: 08/15/2025
Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Inspects new and existing residential, commercial, and manufactured structures for compliance with established building and other pertinent codes including new construction, additions, renovations, repairs, and upgrades.
Performs building inspections of residential and commercial occupancies including structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, foundation, final, housing, occupancy, fire prevention, heating, courtesy, and gas systems.
Performs re-inspections as required and updates inspection records accordingly.
Advises owner, builder, or superintendent of corrections needed. Explains technical information to both trained and untrained individuals. Answer inquiries and responds to complaints.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals (such as Building Official, County staff, co-workers, contractors, engineers, architects, home owners, and the general public).
Inspects buildings for suitability and recommends structures to be condemned as necessary.
Remains current of building codes and County ordinances related to construction.
Reviews and analyzes on-site plans to determine that projects are constructed per approved plans and not located within setbacks, flood ways/zones. Checks for soil and erosion issues.
Performs general office work as required, including entering and retrieving computer data, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, scanning documents, answering the telephone, greeting and assisting customers, etc.
Prepares and issues a variety of documentation (such as addition or correction reports, and stop work orders).
Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment and machinery (such as HVAC system, mechanical systems, electrical panel board and wiring, plumbing systems, structural framing, computer, printer, modem, router, cell phone, etc.).
Uses a variety of tools (such as calculator, electrical analyzers, hand tools, pressure gauges, measuring tape, level, standard office tools, etc.); a variety of supplies (such as flashlights, paper, writing instruments, inspection forms, hard hats, red paint, general office supplies, etc.); and a variety of computer software (such as CitizenServe, ComCheck / ResCheck, etc.).
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required under the direction of the Community Development Director.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Must possess SC Building Codes Council/LLR license as a residential or commercial combination inspector upon employment. If you do not possess a combination license, you must possess an International Codes Council certification in any of the following disciplines: Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector. If holding a single discipline certification, must be able to obtain full certification as a combination inspector within 18 months of employment. This position will be probationary for 18 months and requires completion of full certification as a combination inspector by the end of 18 months after employment.
High school diploma and one to two years’ experience as a building inspector or experience in all phases of the construction field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license.
Our Total Compensation Package includes:
Compensation – competitive pay, based on qualifications
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
SC State Retirement Plan/Pension
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Spending Account (MSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Plus 2 Personal Days
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development/Training
Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.
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