Building Official

Whosonthemove; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A city planning department is seeking a skilled individual for building permit processing in South Carolina. Responsibilities include evaluating permit requests, conducting inspections, and maintaining compliance with all relevant codes. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience, along with valid certifications as a Building Official. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding of zoning laws are required. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact community development.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in building construction, engineering, or planning.
• Valid certifications as Building Official upon hire.
• Proficiency in software applications required.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, approve, and deny building permit requests.
• Conduct inspections to verify compliance with construction plans.
• Ensure legal compliance with building codes and zoning.

Skills

Building construction knowledge

Zoning laws understanding

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Processes, reviews, approves, and denies building permit requests for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Evaluates codes and ordinances and conducts inspections to verify construction is per the approved set of plans and assess damages and floodplain construction requirements. Ensures the city is in legal compliance with all commercial, residential, and industrial building codes and zoning with federal, state, and local agencies. Responsible for the time management of building permit application plan reviews and inspections by the Building Plans Examiner and the Building Inspector(s) within the department. Reports to the Director of Planning & Community Development.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of experience in building construction, engineering, geography, planning, environmental studies, or another job‑related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Building Official must possess valid certifications upon hire; and must have a working knowledge of zoning laws with site plan and blueprint construction drawing reading abilities.
• Floodplain Manager and Access Damaged Structures certifications preferred or ability to obtain and maintain post hire, as required or directed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn other software.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.