Building Inspector

Building Inspector

The City of Aiken is accepting applications for a Building Inspector to join our Building Inspections division. This position inspects buildings and structures to ensure compliance with City building codes and regulations. Reviews plans and performs inspections to assure all new residential and commercial construction and facilities conform to adopted building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and other City and State regulations.

Examples of Duties

• Receives and reviews building plans for residential and commercial structures and additions and renovations; reviews drawings to ensure conformance to all codes; issues permits and/or informs parties of deficiencies in plans
• Consults with contractors, developers, architects, property owners, and engineers regarding permit requests; coordinates needed corrections and changes
• Performs all field inspections of buildings under construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with adopted codes and City and State ordinances
• Logs all inspection results into City's Building Inspection software program
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with other City departments, outside vendors and the public contacted in the course of work; assists in resolving problems or complaints
• Assists customers with complaints or requests for information involving construction or inspection issues

Other Responsibilities:

• Attends seminars and studies written materials to maintain knowledge of current practices in the field and code changes; maintains required certification

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years building code enforcement experience
• Necessary ICC certifications to obtain registration with South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Building Codes Council as a Residential Inspector and Commercial Inspector
• Valid state driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff members and customers while performing code enforcement duties

Supplemental Information

This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

Full-time Benefits include: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, life insurance (5x salary), flex health spending account, short-term disability, an employee wellness program, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, participation in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan, and South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program.

Paid Holidays include:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Day after Christmas (Dec. 26th)
• Employee's Birthday
• Floating holiday (must be on payroll prior to January 1st)

Retirement: Full-time employees participate in the Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan. After one year of employment, the employee will begin contributing 6% to the Plan, with the City making a matching 6% contribution. Employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.