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Horry County Government
Residential Plan Reviewer
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A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$58,603 / year median in South Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Salary $59,047.46 Annually Location Conway, SC Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202500363 Division Infrastructure and Regulation Department Code Enforcement Opening Date 08/05/2026 Closing Date 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern General Job Description Under limited supervision of the Deputy Director, reviews comprehensive building and site plans and permit applications to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Provides information resource concerning plan and site permits standards and regulation to contractors, developers, and the general public. Duties for this Position Reviews and examines plans, construction drawings and blueprints for new construction, additions or alterations and repair work Communicates with persons or entities submitting plans for approval as to any issues requiring modification or alteration of plans for compliance purposes. Approve completed applications that comply with all relevant codes and regulations, and enter appropriate information into data management system. Interacts with architects, engineers, builders, contractors, developers, County staff and the general public with regard to guidance or interpretations of specific code sections, or the permitting and review process. Reviews and examines permit applications and all related documents submitted for compliance and accuracy. Approves permits as appropriate. Coordinates with inspectors, chiefs and others to interpret and discuss code issues and comments that are presented or arise in connection with the inspection process. Conducts field inspections as may be necessary. Meets with customers, building official and other staff as appropriate to discuss specific code issues. Prepares and submits reports and correspondence as necessary. Performs related duties as may be required. Position Minimum Requirements Requires considerable knowledge of all applicable codes, standards, regulations, laws and ordinances as related to site plans, permitting, review processes, construction and zoning. Basic understanding of construction principals required. Ability to read and understand architectural and/or engineered drawings essential. Computer literacy required. Additional Information Requires Associate's Degree in Engineering and/or Architecture and a minimum of one to two years' experience in blueprint reading and construction, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and ability. Employer Horry County, (SC) Address 1301 2nd Avenue Conway, South Carolina, 29527 Phone 843-915-5230 Website https://www.horrycountysc.gov