Plans Reviewer - Building Inspections Services

Charleston County Government • Sc 29405, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing commercial and residential plan review and technical guidance to ensure compliance with the technical codes and adopted ordinances for inspectors, design professionals, contractors and owners. Provide for problem solving in inspections for the Chief, Senior and other Plan Reviewers, Inspectors, and other employees as needed for a harmonious working relationship in their day to day operations and to meet the overall goals and objectives of the department. Excellent Customer Service is a very important part of this position. This position involves considerable contact with the public and other departments within Charleston County as well as other agencies outside of the County. Interested candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with all individuals in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architectural, Construction Management or related degree.
• Successful candidate must currently hold or obtain multiple discipline ICC (International Code Council) certification exams within the first six months of employment (i.e. ICC Residential, Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Plan Examiners).
• Five (5) or more years of work experience in the construction field, plan review, building code enforcement, or equivalent experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training (such as Architect or Engineer) which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work is acceptable.
• Good Microsoft Office Suite (or comparable) skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of Building Codes, Local, State, and Federal requirements, principles and practices of engineering and architecture terminology is essential.
• A valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Crystal Reports or SQL is a plus.
• Preference may be given to a registered Architect or Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Providing commercial and residential plan review and technical guidance to ensure compliance with the technical codes and adopted ordinances.
• Providing problem solving in inspections for the Chief, Senior and other Plan Reviewers, Inspectors, and other employees.
• General office support to include telephone inquiries, filing, support of other positions and departments, and research and documentation.
• Perform a wide variety of duties with speed and accuracy in a busy office environment.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level