Chief Building Official, Town of Bluffton
Serves as Chief Building Official; ensures compliance with all applicable Town policies and procedures, and other laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances. Administer and enforce South Carolina, Town of Bluffton building code, applicable local ordinances, and other construction regulations. Conducts commercial plan reviews; communicates with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners throughout the process of planning, correcting, and issuing the permit. Administers the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Supervises and manages division employees including building inspectors, plan reviewers, and administrative staff. Oversees inspections of residential and commercial properties for compliance with building codes and safety standards. Evaluates and makes recommendations for changes in the Town’s ordinances related to building inspection and permitting. Interprets building codes and regulations. Meets with contractors and design professionals to coordinate plan review, inspections, and permitting activities.
Receives and responds to public inquiries, concerns, and complaints regarding office and Department programs and projects; attends neighborhood community meetings and events related to building safety programs and services. Attends training, conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., to maintain awareness of current legislation, trends, and technology in the building inspection and plan review field. Receives, reviews, and approves construction/architectural plans, site inspection reports, correspondence, permit applications, etc.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, structural engineering, building, construction management, building science, or a related field; and ten (10) years of work experience as a building inspector or in the general construction field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses or Certifications: Valid South Carolina driver’s license (or obtain one by time of hire).
Hold (or obtain within 12 months of hire) a Building Official Certification (International Code Council) and maintain required number of CEU’s as directed by the State of South Carolina to remain certified as a Building Official. Must have all 8 ICC Certifications to be fully certified in both Commercial and Residential Inspections, and the ability to obtain the Building Official Certification within 12 months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of International Building Codes (IBC), including structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and ADA accessibility standards. Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of South Carolina-specific building laws, state statutes, and Town of Bluffton ordinances. Knowledge and mastery of the standards required for Chief Building Official (CBO) certification through the International Code Council (ICC). Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and policies of a municipal Building Safety Office and its integration within the Department.
To view full job description and apply, please go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofbluffton/jobs/5284093/chief-building-official?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs