Building Inspector I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to inspect building construction, renovations, and mobile home installations for compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances, to provide technical interpretation of codes and regulations as needed, to prepare and maintain all required documentation, and to perform related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Performs routine inspections of residential building construction, renovations, and mobile home installations for compliance with applicable building (structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, accessibility) and related codes and ordinances. Prepares inspection reports; prepares and issues notices of correction and stop work orders, as necessary. Explains, interprets and provides guidance regarding applicable codes and compliance requirements to contractors, engineers, architects, developers, property owners and others. Follows up on each case to verify corrections comply with codes, and maintains records related to inspections. Receives and responds to public inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding assigned cases and general department procedures. Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of office policies and procedures; handling or using machines requiring moderate instruction and experience such as computers, software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets or custom applications. Ability to give information, guidance or assistance to people in order to directly facilitate task accomplishment. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of building inspection profession or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:Required: Valid driver's license. Must obtain certification as a Residential Building Inspector within 12 Months of hire, and annually obtain additional certifications.

Preferred: Two years of experience in the building inspection profession or related field. Five years of construction background.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position has the following special vision requirements: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a demanding indoor and/or outdoor work environment; may encounter weather, noise, odors, extreme temperatures, moisture, humidity, dust, electrical hazards, or working in high places. Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.