GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
 Under general supervision, is responsible for reviewing, permitting and inspecting residential, multi-family and/or commercial site installations, repairs, and alterations to ensure conformity to the codes of the City. Coordinates necessary plan reviews with appropriate departments.  

 SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Conducts field inspections of permitted developments to ensure compliance with all adopted codes and ordinances of the City including ICC building, plumbing, mechanical, gas, and swimming pool, and national electrical code.
• 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.

 ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

 All employees of the municipality shall learn the emergency operations procedures for their respective department and position and execute these duties fully during times of emergency.  This may or may not include assignment to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).