Deputy Building Official

Job Description

The Deputy Building Official supervises all Building Inspection and Code Enforcement staff, and all aspects of the administration of Florence County’s Code Enforcement and Building Inspection Programs.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for supervising and monitoring all of the Codes Enforcement Division, Building Inspections Division, and Permitting Division activities.
• Works with supervisor and County Attorney staff to prepare cases for legal action.
• Assists staff with preparing cases in magistrate’s court; attends and testifies in court as required.
• Oversees the review of plans, building code-related field inspections, floodplain management, nuisance code enforcement, and permit issuance.
• Conducts plan review, building code inspections, nuisance inspections and investigations.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of construction technology to include methods and materials; updates code knowledge through regular training sessions.
• Mentors and trains assigned staff to ensure effectiveness and consistency among team members.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering instruction and participating as an active member of the work team.
• Must maintain a high level of diplomacy and harmony with the citizens and clients served by the department in all aspects, such as oral and written communication and enforcement.
• Assists with budget preparation and interviews of new team candidates.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

• Prosecute cases in magistrate’s court.
• Attends various meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Performs all other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction inspections, or a related field supplemented by four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must possess or obtain ICC Certified Building Official status within twenty (24) months of hire.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move, and lift 50 lb. objects regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 85%.
  
  

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities