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Job Description
Description
This position is open for current Regular Full Time Charleston County Employees Only.
The Technical Office Manager oversees and coordinates all technical documentation, plan review functions, and
administrative support for construction and engineering operations. This position provides divisional administrative
analysis, manages inspection-related programs, ensures compliance with technical standards, and serves as a key liaison
between plan review, inspections, contractors, and management.
HIRING SALARY RANGE $76,315 - $99,964 (Hiring salary dependent upon applicant’s education, experience, skill level, and other job specific qualifications)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, 7 JUNE 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)- Plans, directs, and manages the Plan Review division, including engineering documentation, material submittals, and project records.
- Provides technical assistance and coordination support to the Inspections Division to ensure alignment between plan review, technical documentation, and field inspection activities.
- Performs various administrative, technical, and managerial tasks related to the enforcement of construction and development-related codes, ordinances, applicable county, state, and federal fire codes, rules, and regulations.
- Reviews the construction of buildings to protect citizens' life, health, and welfare and the enforcement of related laws and regulations.
- Manages the daily operations of inspection and plan review processes for compliance with adopted policies and procedures.
- Recommends operational guidelines, policy, and procedure modification necessary to ensure the department's smooth operation as it relates to inspections and plan review.
- Develops and prepares narrative and statistical progress reports daily, weekly, and monthly as necessary to determine the department's operation for accountability of the plan reviewers.
- Ensures proper workflow and efficiency in inspections and provide technical assistance to contractors, builders, architects, engineers, and owners to coordinate their construction projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Oversees administrative, technical, and managerial tasks related to project compliance, design coordination, and construction documentation.
- Investigates complaints generated for a resolution that may include court time when necessary, resulting in possible restitution, fines and/or imprisonment for violations of Federal, state, and local regulation, law, and ordinances related to division managed.
- Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)- Plans, directs, and manages the Plan Review division, including engineering documentation, material submittals, and project records.
- Provides technical assistance and coordination support to the Inspections Division to ensure alignment between plan review, technical documentation, and field inspection activities.
- Performs various administrative, technical, and managerial tasks related to the enforcement of construction and development-related codes, ordinances, applicable county, state, and federal fire codes, rules, and regulations.
- Reviews the construction of buildings to protect citizens' life, health, and welfare and the enforcement of related laws and regulations.
- Manages the daily operations of inspection and plan review processes for compliance with adopted policies and procedures.
- Recommends operational guidelines, policy, and procedure modification necessary to ensure the department's smooth operation as it relates to inspections and plan review.
- Develops and prepares narrative and statistical progress reports daily, weekly, and monthly as necessary to determine the department's operation for accountability of the plan reviewers.
- Ensures proper workflow and efficiency in inspections and provide technical assistance to contractors, builders, architects, engineers, and owners to coordinate their construction projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Oversees administrative, technical, and managerial tasks related to project compliance, design coordination, and construction documentation.
- Investigates complaints generated for a resolution that may include court time when necessary, resulting in possible restitution, fines and/or imprisonment for violations of Federal, state, and local regulation, law, and ordinances related to division managed.
- Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
SUCCESS FACTORS:- Actively support all efforts to improve processes and increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among co-workers and other departments.
- Perform work in a safe manner complying with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures while protecting self and all others from injury.
- Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner on or before the designated deadline.
- Work independently with limited supervision.
- Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.
- Understand and internalize the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of supervisor in a timely manner.
- Responds to questions, comments, and requests from employees, elected and appointed officials and citizens in a courteous, timely manner.
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
- Attends workshops and training sessions and reviews materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
- Responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
- Standard work hours would be Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM as determined by the supervisor.
- Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to fifty-five (55) pounds.
- Able to stand, crouch, bend, kneel, or climb for extended periods.
- Able to traverse over uneven ground, paved and unpaved for up to a quarter of a mile at a time several times per day.
- Able to sit or stand for long periods of time and to maintain focus on work assignment(s).
- Able to perform all essential functions of the position while wearing required protective equipment.
- Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (electronically and handwritten) in English.
WORKING CONDITIONS:- Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
- Standard work hours would be Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM as determined by the supervisor.
- Work is performed inside and outside. Exposure to cold, heat and elements of weather and nature may be encountered.
- Position requires moderate travel within and outside of the County which imposes common travel hazards.
- May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather and other emergency conditions.
- All employees of Charleston County Government must reside in South Carolina.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Charleston County Government
Show moreCharleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County. Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community. Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens. Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice. We look forward to you joining us.
Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina. Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.
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