Building Official (Salary commensurate with experience)

City of North Myrtle Beach•North Myrtle Beach, SC

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Building Official plans and manages the codes enforcement activities and personnel of the Codes Enforcement Division of the Planning & Development Department. The role oversees inspections, reviews building plans for compliance with adopted codes and City ordinances, and administers the flood plain management program and community rating system. It also oversees the division’s computer network and software used for permitting, inspections, plans analysis, and related technical work. The Building Official supervises Building Inspectors and staff, develops plans to meet division goals, assists with the departmental budget, and coordinates plan reviews with other departments. The position interacts with City leadership, contractors, engineers, architects, government agencies, attorneys, and the public. It may involve attending council meetings, reporting on construction and inspection activity, and carrying out departmental emergency operations procedures when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
Eight years of experience as a Building Inspector.
Four years of leadership experience.
Certification as a Building Official.
Registration with the State of South Carolina as a Building Official.
Valid driver’s license.
Certifications not held at hire must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation to continue employment with the City.
Ability to operate an automobile, VHF radio, computer, calculator, modem, and other automated office machines.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and to lift and/or carry weights of 10 to 40 pounds.
Ability to walk or stand for significant periods, consistent with light work requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage the Codes Enforcement Division of the Planning & Development Department, including scheduling and supervising inspections and approving certificates of occupancy and permits.
Supervise Building Inspectors and staff by assigning and reviewing work, coordinating activities, maintaining standards, addressing employee problems, selecting employees, and recommending personnel actions.
Train subordinates and ensure required certifications are maintained.
Develop long-range plans to meet division goals and assist the Director with preparation of the departmental annual budget.
Review submitted plans for compliance with adopted minimum codes and City ordinances, and coordinate the building plan review process with other departments.
Enforce and maintain the FEMA flood plain management program and community rating system.
Maintain the departmental computer network and oversee software and programs for permitting, inspections, plans analysis, and other technical engineering functions.
Recommend local adoption of new building codes; prepare codes and ordinances; and draft City ordinances pertaining to Building Codes.
Develop, implement, and supervise inspections for new construction and enforce adopted building code requirements.
Receive, review, prepare, and process records and reports, including permit applications, plans, reports, correspondence, appraisals, and compliance documentation.
Implement and supervise departmental policy for the Building Division.
Interact and communicate with City officials and employees, contractors, engineers, architects, State and Federal FEMA agencies, attorneys, and the general public.
Attend council meetings and provide periodic reports on construction and inspection activity as requested by the department head.
Learn and execute emergency operations procedures for the department and position during emergencies.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Maintain punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.