Deputy Building Official/Commercial Plans Examiner

Lancaster County Economic Development; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County Economic Development is seeking a qualified individual to supervise technical staff in building inspections and permit processing. Responsibilities include reviewing building and civil site plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes and assisting in training staff. Must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five years of relevant experience.

The candidate must also hold valid state driver's license and maintain all required certifications. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to impact local development.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in engineering, architecture, inspecting, or construction.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Must maintain all Commercial plan reviewer certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in training the Inspectors and Permit technical staff.
• Review and approve construction plans and complex job interpretations.
• Coordinate plan review and permit processing activities.

Skills

Technical expertise in construction plans review

Supervisory skills

Training ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning and development, business or public administration, engineering, architecture, building construction, or related field

Job description

Description

Under limited supervision, performs duties related to supervision of the Building, Inspections, and Permit technical staff and the examination of building plans, Civil site plans, and related documents of industrial, commercial, and residential structures submitted to the County for compliance with all applicable codes. Work involves supervising and assisting in training the Inspectors and Permit technical staff; providing technical expertise in the review and approval of construction plans and complex job interpretations; and coordinating plan review and permit processing activities with other departments and divisions. Employee may act for the Building Official in the latter’s absence. Reports to Building Official.

Description

Under limited supervision, performs duties related to supervision of the Building, Inspections, and Permit technical staff and the examination of building plans, Civil site plans, and related documents of industrial, commercial, and residential structures submitted to the County for compliance with all applicable codes. Work involves supervising and assisting in training the Inspectors and Permit technical staff; providing technical expertise in the review and approval of construction plans and complex job interpretations; and coordinating plan review and permit processing activities with other departments and divisions. Employee may act for the Building Official in the latter’s absence. Reports to Building Official.

Typical Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in planning and development, business or public administration, engineering, architecture, building construction, or related field supplemented by five years’ experience in engineering, architecture, inspecting, working as a contractor or superintendent of construction; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Computer and wireless device skills are required and a sense of familiarity should be displayed. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Must possess and maintain all Commercial plan reviewer certifications as required by law. Must possess & maintain a Certified Building Official certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer