Plans Examiner: Code Compliance & Plan Reviews

City of Greenville (SC); Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greenville (SC) expects a Plans Examiner I to perform comprehensive building plan reviews, ensuring compliance with codes and ordinances for new constructions, alterations, and repairs. The role includes field inspections, occupancy checks, and assisting with permit inquiries in a city office setting.

Strong knowledge of adopted codes, communication with architects and builders, and ongoing education for licensure are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ICC certification for Building Plans Examiner.
• Eligibility to obtain SC license for Building Plans Examiner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building code compliance reviews for submitted plans and documents for construction projects located within the City of Greenville.
• Inspect building projects to ensure construction proceeds per approved design and codes.
• Assist customers in person or through electronic formats with code or review inquiries and coordinate with Permit Specialist.
• Create and maintain accurate plan review data files and update standard comments in the system.
• Lead development meetings with designers, architects, engineers, owners to clarify codes and plan submittals.

Skills

Plan reviews

Field inspections

Customer service

Data management

Meetings coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ICC Building Plans Examiner certification

SC license eligibility

Tools

Permit tracking system

Microsoft Office Suite

Architectural/engineering scales

Job description

City of Greenville (SC) expects a Plans Examiner I to perform comprehensive building plan reviews, ensuring compliance with codes and ordinances for new constructions, alterations, and repairs. The role includes field inspections, occupancy checks, and assisting with permit inquiries in a city office setting.

Strong knowledge of adopted codes, communication with architects and builders, and ongoing education for licensure are essential for this position.