Senior Plans Examiner - Florence County SC

Job Description

The Senior Plans Examiner reviews all building-related projects for conformity with applicable codes and standards and serves as the Florence County Floodplain Manager. 

Essential Functions:

• Reviews and approves applications, plans, and all supporting commercial building projects. 
• Assists in reviewing and issuing permits related to residential building projects. 
• Coordinates between various county departments, fire districts, and all other entities related to the specific commercial project. 
• Reviews and verifies County Flood Plain management.
• Answers questions for the general public.
• Assists with the pre-planning design of new County facilities.
• Manages special department projects. 
• Coordinates training for the department as needed. 
• Generates a monthly report on the status of commercial building projects. 
• As Floodplain Manager: Responsible for the Community Rating System (CRS) for ISO flood insurance. Reviews all projects that occur in the County’s Special Flood Hazard District. Prepares all pertinent data for annual reporting and in response to audits form SCDNR and FEMA.
• Conducts on-site visits to assist designers and owners with best practices for re-designing and using buildings. 
• Conducts on-site inspections of building projects during and post-construction. 

Non-Essential Functions:

• Attends various meetings, trainings, conferences, and committees. 
• Operates County vehicles and various office equipment.
• Communicates with various groups and individuals.
• Serves as a backup to building inspectors. 
• Assists permitting staff as needed. 
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires an Associate’s degree in construction, business, engineering, architecture, or a related field, with five years of construction experience, five years of work experience in building code inspections and plans review, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• Must obtain valid Certification as a Residential and Commercial Plans Examiner Licensure from the State of South Carolina within 36 months of the date of hire.  
• Certification as an ASFPM Flood Plain Manager is required within 24 months of the date of hire. 
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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 25%.

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
• Retiree 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