Plans Examiner - EDS - Building Inspection

 JOB SUMMARY

The Plans Examiner is responsible for the review and approval of all plans submitted for residential and or commercial construction including the coordination of all required approvals for occupancy upon project completion. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:      

Distributes construction documents (plans/revisions) to other departments for review and required approvals as needed when submitted.
Communicates with the public regarding the status of various construction plan submittals
Reviews all plans for compliance with adopted building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, construction codes and Town Ordinances and Flood Regulations as applicable.
Assists inspectors with code compliance issues during construction.
Assists and guides architects, engineers, developers, business owners, etc. through the permitting and construction process from submittal through to completion and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Enters and maintains database.
Maintains certification requirements through continuing education.
Performs other related assigned duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

High School Diploma and three (3) years of prior work experience;
Or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Residential Plans Examiner and or any of the Commercial Building Plans Examiner certifications through the International Codes Council within one year of employment;
Licensure through SCLLR as required for the position. New, unlicensed employees will be required to register with the South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation as a Provisional Plans Examiner immediately after hire and must complete full licensure as indicated above within the provisional period.