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 residential or commercial, building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, construction codes and Town Ordinances and Flood Regulations as applicable.
• Assists inspectors with code compliance issues during construction and perform field inspections as needed.
• 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;
• At least one certification, such as Residential or Building Plans Examiner, 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of department practices and services and specifically the Town of Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances and International Residential Code for one and two family dwellings;
• Knowledge of the residential and commercial development process;
• Skill in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings for compliance with the adopted building codes.

• Skill in the use of oral and written communication;
• Skill in data processing;

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a detailed and effective manner;
• Ability to deal tactfully with disgruntled members of the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, usage of computers and reading.

This position requires substantial repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee consistently maintains balance either sitting, standing or walking and is occasionally required to stoop or crouch. The employee may occasionally push, pull or lift and move objects up to 10 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:     

The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant.

To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations.