Development Compliance Officer

Town of Lexington, South Carolina; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Lexington, SC seeks a Development Compliance Officer in the Planning and Building Department to administer and enforce development ordinances and regulations. The role involves field inspections, investigating complaints, and coordinating with property owners, contractors, and developers to achieve voluntary compliance.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree and GIS knowledge, with two+ years in related code enforcement; a South Carolina driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Geography, or related field; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Two+ years in code enforcement, zoning administration, planning, development review, construction inspection, municipal government, or related field.
• Knowledge of GIS software, landscape compliance, and applicable certifications (or ability to obtain them) a plus.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and perform field inspections; enforce zoning, sign, nuisance, and land development regulations.
• Review landscape plans and verify landscape/tree preservation compliance to support CO issuance.
• Serve as liaison among the Town, property owners, contractors, developers, and the public, balancing service and enforcement.
• Demonstrate customer‑service orientation, sound judgment, effective communication, professionalism, and initiative.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Associate’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Geography, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The Town of Lexington is accepting applications for the position of Development Compliance Officer in the Planning and Building Department. This position performs professional and technical work administering and enforcing the Town’s development‑related ordinances and regulations.

Responsibilities include investigating complaints, conducting field inspections, enforcing zoning, sign, nuisance, and land development regulations, and working collaboratively with property owners, businesses, contractors, and developers to achieve voluntary compliance.

This position also assists with implementation of the Town’s Landscape Ordinance by reviewing landscape plans, conducting landscape and tree preservation inspections, and verifying compliance with approved development plans prior to issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.

The successful candidate must exercise independent judgment while balancing customer service with consistent ordinance enforcement and serving as a liaison between the Town, property owners, contractors, developers, and the public.

The ideal candidate is customer‑service oriented, exercises sound judgment, communicates effectively, and demonstrates professionalism, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills.

Position requires an Associate’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Geography, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education, training and progressively responsible experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Preferred qualifications include two or more years of experience in code enforcement, zoning administration, planning, development review, construction inspection, municipal government, or a related field. Experience interpreting and enforcing municipal ordinances, reviewing development plans, and conducting field inspections is highly desirable. Knowledge of GIS software, landscape compliance, and applicable certifications (or the ability to obtain them) is a plus. A valid South Carolina driver’s license is required.

Applications may be obtained from Town Hall at 111 Maiden Lane. Applications and resumes must be submitted to Jessica Lybrand, Director of Planning and Building, P.O. Box 397, Lexington, SC 29071, or email address [e-mail]. Position will be open until filled.

US Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA.