Description This position is open for current Regular Full Time Charleston County Employees Only. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with the implementation and management of the programs for the department. Supervise the Building Inspection Services Permitting staff. Backup for the Office Services Manager/Permitting Division Maanger. Be knowledgeable of activities performed by the Permit Specialists, Administrative Services Coordinator I position and technical aspects. This position has several areas of focus: operation, financial, administrative, complaints, investigations, and customer service. Duties include being responsible for daily office functions such as daily and general reporting, customers, and issues, tracking and reporting of Substandard Housing. This position is a step in learning a broad range of items in the department. Provide Backup support and perform other duties assigned by the Building Services Director as needed.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $56,513 - $74,006 (Estimated Annual Salary)OPEN UNTIL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024 - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELYDuties and ResponsibilitiesDuties will include analyzing regulations, ordinances, working with the CRS (Community Rating System) program, Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), BCEGS (Building Codes Effectiveness Grading System) and IAS (International Accreditation Service), preparing documents and presentations for public education programs, and assisting in filing for Federal, State, and private grants. This position will be responsible for helping with the efforts related to all programs specifically around the continual tracking, updating, and auditing of the processes. The applicant should also have a general knowledge of construction practices. Position is also responsible for working with other Department staff on various administrative projects, and providing backup for Permit Specialists in verifying required documentation submitted for regulatory compliance and the issuance of permits.
Minimum QualificationsMinimum Education - Position requires a Bachelor Degree or higher or combination of education and qualification experience. Preference may be given to the degree or higher.
Minimum Qualifications - Five (5) or more years' of experience in program coordination, administration, regulatory program implementation, environmental science, hazard mitigation, grant writing, communication, and related experience working with the public or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work is acceptable. Successful candidate must currently hold or obtain the ICC (International Code Council) Permit Technician certification exam and NIMS 100 and 700 within the first six months of employment. Must obtain CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) certification within 12 months.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust have excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and must possess written and oral communication, data analysis, organizational, and planning skills. The position will answer phones, process mail and assist visitors to the Department. Must hold a valid SC driver's license or the ability to obtain upon acceptance of the position. Must have the ability to perform a wide variety of duties with speed and accuracy in a busy office environment. Must currently hold or obtain the ICC (International Code Council) Permit Technician certification exam within the first six months of employment. Must be certified by the Association of State Floodplain Mangers as a Certified Floodplain Manager or obtain this certification within 12months of employment. Assist with the support of the department computer system utilizing SQL and/or Crystal Reports would be a plus or may be required in the future.
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
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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