Senior Building Inspector

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.
Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed. 

Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

We are excited to hire a full-time (40 hours weekly), exempt Senior Building Inspector to join our team!  In this position, you will be responsible for supervising the activities of commercial and residential building inspectors to ensure the proper inspection of York County buildings and facilities; to ensure compliance with all applicable building codes and related codes and ordinances; to interpret codes as requested for contractors, owners and the general public. 

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 120: $66,473.81 - $79,768.57 per year. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Our Total Compensation Package:  

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 
• 11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays 
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Supervises commercial and residential building inspectors; supervisory duties include scheduling, instructing, planning work, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, and recommending employee discipline. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; offers training, advice and assistance as needed.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records by inspectors.
• Explains, interprets and provides guidance regarding applicable codes and compliance requirements to contractors, engineers, architects, developers, property owners and others.
• Plans, schedules and conducts building inspectors to ensure compliance with the ICC building, gas, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes.
• Reviews architectural drawings and specifications for code compliance.
• Take the lead on special projects, ensuring consistency.
• Inspects and reports on unsafe housing. Uses a county vehicle to travel to various locations within York County for this purpose.
• Maintains thorough and accurate records of inspections; meets with contractors, property owners, and others regarding inspection results; makes recommendations for changes as necessary to achieve compliance; follows up to verify that corrections have been made to comply with codes.
• Issues violation notices and prepared cases for prosecution in the event of non-compliance; testifies in court as necessary.
• Keeps the Building Official and Deputy Building Official informed of inspection progress and any difficult or unusual situations.

• Coordinates inspection activities with zoning officials, the Fire, stormwater inspectors, water and sewer inspectors as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:  

• Requires Associate’s degree in Architecture or a Building Trades/Building Design related discipline;
• Four (4) years of experience related to building inspections or construction; or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:  

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must possess ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector, Commercial Electrical Inspector, Commercial Plumbing Inspector, and Commercial Mechanical Inspector. 
• South Carolina Building Codes Council registration as a Commercial Inspector.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.  

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:  York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:   May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $66,474 - $79,769