Building Official

Processes, reviews, approves, and denies building permit requests for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Evaluates codes and ordinances and conducts inspections to verify construction is per the approved set of plans and assess damages and floodplain construction requirements. Ensures the city is in legal compliance with all commercial, residential, and industrial building codes and zoning with federal, state, and local agencies.

Responsible for the time management of building permit application plan reviews and inspections by the Building Plans Examiner and the Building Inspector(s) within the department. Reports to the Director of Planning & Community Development.

• Bachelor’s degree supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of experience in building construction, engineering, geography, planning, environmental studies, or another job‑related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Building Official must possess valid certifications upon hire; and must have a working knowledge of zoning laws with site plan and blueprint construction drawing reading abilities.
• Floodplain Manager and Access Damaged Structures certifications preferred or ability to obtain and maintain post hire, as required or directed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with the ability to learn other software.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.