Town of Cheraw Seeking Building Official Code Enforcement Officer

The Town of Cheraw will be accepting applications for the posting of Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer. Successful candidate will interpret and enforce building, electrical, and mechanical code, inspect construction work to ensure compliance with applicable state and town regulations. Responsibilities also include enforcement of town codes relating to zoning, housing, substandard structures, environmental health and nuisance abatement, developing monthly reports, maintaining accurate reports of permits, code violations, written correspondence and other information related to the code enforcement building inspection program; issue citations and notices as appropriate and performs a variety of tasks related to assigned area of responsibility.

Qualifications: general knowledge of approved methods and materials used in building construction, including refrigeration, plumbing. electrical, mechanical, and structural installations.

The applicant must be a high school graduate, have at least (1) year of technical training and two or more years experience in building construction or related field. Successful person will be required to be certified as residential and commercial inspector through ICC (International Code Council) within one year from the date of employment if not already certified. Applicant must also possess a valid SC drivers license.

Hiring Range $38,741 – $48,426 depending upon qualifications and experience.

Submit cover letter, detailed resume with salary history and references to Mike Smith, Town Administrator, Town of Cheraw, PO Box 219, Cheraw, SC 29520.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2019.

The Town of Cheraw is an Equal Opportunity Employer.