What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plans Reviewer - Building Inspection Services - 4/3/26 position at Charleston County Government?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
- Reviews building plans, drawings, specifications, and permit applications for compliance with local, state, and national building codes, zoning ordinances, and other applicable regulations.
- Coordinates with architects, engineers, contractors, and applicants to resolve code-related issues or discrepancies in submitted plans.
- Provides clear, detailed feedback and correction requests to applicants to ensure code compliance prior to construction.
- Verifies compliance with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and accessibility codes.
- Maintains accurate and organized records of plan reviews, correspondence, and approvals.
- Remains current on updates to building codes, zoning laws, and industry standards through continuing education and training.
- Collaborates with field inspectors to provide plan interpretation and support during construction inspections.
- Assists in developing and updating department procedures, checklists, and guidance materials.
- Participates in training and public outreach efforts to educate stakeholders on building codes and permitting requirements.
- Provides general office support.
- Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $60,840 - $79,684 (Estimated Annual Salary Dependent on Qualifications)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Actively support all efforts to improve processes and increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among co-workers and other departments.
- Perform work in a safe manner complying with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures while protecting self and all others from injury.
- Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner on or before the designated deadline.
- Work independently with limited supervision.
- Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy, and speed, while under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines.
- Responds to questions, comments, and requests from employees, elected and appointed officials, and citizens in a courteous, timely manner.
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
- Attends workshops and training sessions and reviews materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
- Responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field of study with a minimum of two (2) years of work-related experience is required OR a minimum of six (6) years of directly related professional work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Must possess or obtain the multiple discipline ICC (International Code Council) certifications within six (6) months of hire date (i.e. ICC Residential, Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Plan Examiners). Preference may be given to a registered Architect or Engineer.
- Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in the construction field, plan review, or building code enforcement.
- Substantial knowledge of Building Codes, Local, State, and Federal requirements, principles and practices of engineering and architecture terminology is essential.
- General knowledge of Crystal Reports or SQL is preferred.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft 365.
- Must have a clean DMV record.
- Must possess a valid SC Driver’s license (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County’s motor vehicle policy. Position may require a Commercial Driver’s License.
Salary : $60,840 - $79,684