Building Official, Town of Fort Mill
The purpose of this position is to administer and enforce various Town and state codes regulating the construction, use, and occupancy of buildings and structures for the Town of Fort Mill (Town). This position also: performs inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings during and after construction to ensure code compliance; ensures that plan reviews and inspections are conducted on a timely basis; answers technical questions on code compliance; and performs related administrative, and technical work.
• Serves as Building Official for the Town of Fort Mill; ensures compliance with all applicable Town policies and procedures, and other laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances. • Administer and enforce South Carolina, Town of Fort Mill building code, applicable local ordinances, and other construction regulations. • Manages department and supervises employees including building inspector and plan reviewer staff. Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises department policies, practices, priorities, methods, and procedures. Prepares and manages departmental budget.
• Oversees plan review functions; communicates with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners throughout the process of planning, correcting, and issuing the permit. • Oversees inspections of residential and commercial properties for compliance with building codes and safety standards. • Exercises legal authority to issue Stop Work Orders, notices of violation, citations, and orders for the vacation, abatement, or demolition of unsafe, dilapidated, or dangerous structures in accordance with applicable laws and due process.
• Education and Experience: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field with 5 to 7 years of related experience. • Licenses and Certifications: o Valid driver’s license. o Possession of South Carolina Building Official registration through the SC Building Codes Council at time of hire; OR o Current ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) certification with the ability to secure South Carolina registration within 60 days of employment; OR
o Active Commercial Inspector/Plans Examiner certification with the ability to obtain provisional registration immediately upon hire and full South Carolina Building Official certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.
Applications and complete job documentation may be completed online through the Town of Fort Mill Employment Portal at www.fortmillsc.gov.
Position is open until filled.