David Mitchell Combs, Jr.
Murrells Inlet,SC
Summary
With over 35 years of experience as a public servant, expertise spans project design, management, and construction inspection for residential and commercial development. From acquisition to public hearings, rezoning requests, PUD proposals, and code compliance, successfully guided projects through every development phase. Tasks include plan submittal and approval, clearing and grading, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and BMP installation. Extensive experience in overseeing public utilities and infrastructure installation, managing Surety Bonds, Cash Bonds, Letters of Credit, Bond Estimates, and Request for Bond Reductions. Expertise also extends to final acceptance of public infrastructure and release of performance bonds or conversion to maintenance bonds.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineer II
City of Myrtle Beach
10.2022 - Current
- Commercial Land Development Plan Review and Approval
- Residential Subdivision Land Development Plan Review and Approval
- Land Development Inspections and Documentation
- All commercial and residential development complaint inspections
- Review and approval of all NPDES/MS4 documents such as NOI, CZC and Water and Waste Water applications
- Drainage issue/complaint investigation
- Calculate all ERU and Tap Fees
- Issue Tap Tickets
- Review all plans and attend all Community Appearance Board meetings
- Represent Public Works at all Planning Tech meetings
- Development Bond management and tracking
- Achievements: South Carolina Certified Floodplain Manager, SC DHEC Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector #16266
Civil Engineering Associate I
Horry County Storm Water Department
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Commercial Land Development Plan Review and Approval
- Residential Subdivision Land Development Plan Review and Approval
- Review and approval of Hydrology and Hydraulics Reports
- Land Development Inspections and Documentation
- All commercial and residential development complaint inspections
- Review and approval of all NPDES/MS4 documents such as NOI, CZC and Water and Waste Water applications
- Review all as-built plans, rights-of-way and easement documents
- Achievements: South Carolina Certified Floodplain Manager
3D Scan Technician/ Marketing Rep
Floyd Brace Company, Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Represent the company to all local Orthopedic Surgeons, Physical Therapist and other associative medical practitioners
- Coordinate various Continuing Education seminars
- New Amputee Patient Advocate
- Process 3D scans for prosthetics and orthotics to send into production lab
- Achievements: Implemented purchase and installation of large scale 3D printer and cutter, Developed Workflow Process and Standard Operating Procedures for in-house production team
Provisional Certified Building Official / Acting Director of Planning, Building & Zoning
Town Of Surfside Beach
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Review and approve all Commercial Land Development plans
- Review and approve all Residential Subdivision Land Development plans
- Review and approve all Commercial Building Plans for compliance with 2015 ICC Codes
- Review and approve all Residential Building plans for compliance with 2015 ICC Codes
- Land Development Inspections
- All commercial, residential, and zoning inspections
- Appointed Flood Plain Manager and administered the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
- Appointed Community Rating System Manager
- Manage the Construction Board of Appeals
- Prepare and present all staff position papers to the Planning Commission
- Achievements: South Carolina Certified Floodplain Manager, Tree City USA, Storm Ready Community, CRS Class 5 Community
Associate Project Manager
Mecklenburg County Land Use & Environmental Services
03.2011 - 11.2019
- Commercial Land Development Project Management
- Residential Subdivision Land Development Project Management
- Land Development Inspections
- Surety Bond Inspection and management
- Minor Drainage System Inspection and repair management
- Major Drainage System Inspection and reporting
- Inspection of Storm Water Major System Restoration and Mitigation projects
- Met with and Investigated all drainage complaints from citizens of three municipalities and the unincorporated area of the County
- Coordinated with Town Officials on all Inspections and Drainage Complaints within their jurisdiction
- Achievements: North Carolina Certified Floodplain Manager, National Hydrologic Warning Council Board Member, Storm Ready Community, CRS Class 5 Community
Associate Project Manager
Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services
10.2001 - 03.2011
- Manage Flood Information Notification System
- Completed and managed various State and Federal Grants
- Manage on-call staff for Flood Information Notification System
- Manage USGS gage network contract
- Manage All Hazards Mitigation Plan
- Achievements: North Carolina Certified Floodplain Manager, National Hydrologic Warning Council Board Member, Storm Ready Community, CRS Class 5 Community
Stormwater Program Administrator
York County Planning and Development
05.1998 - 10.2001
- Manage the Storm Water Dept
- Consisting of 1 Plans Examiner and 4 Site inspectors
- Reviewed all plans for land disturbance in unincorporated areas of York County
- Administered MS4 permits
- Managed the County Tree ordinance
- Coordinated and interacted with various County departments on all development plans with in jurisdiction
- Achievements: Nationally Certified Floodplain Manager, NICET Level III Engineering Technician, South Carolina Certified Stormwater Plans Examiner
Construction and Development Manager
Regent Carolina Corporation
02.1997 - 05.1998
- Manage development of 2600 acre Master Planned Community that included 2 golf courses and 7 residential subdivisions as well as multi-use commercial/retail space
- Scheduled and coordinated all inspections with County Officials
- Participated in all request for variances and all public hearings
- Managed all on-site contractors
- Managed all contracts and reporting
- Achievements: SBCCI Certified Building Inspector, SBCCI Certified Plumbing Inspector, SBCCI Certified Plans Examiner
Stormwater Program Administrator
York County Planning and Development
04.1989 - 02.1997
- Manage the Stormwater Department consisting of 1 Plans Examiner and 4 Site inspectors
- Reviewed all plans for land disturbance in unincorporated areas of York County
- Administered MS4/NPDES permits
- Managed the Tree ordinance
- Coordinated and interacted with various County departments on all development plans with in jurisdiction
- Achievements: Nationally Certified Floodplain Manager, NICET Level III Engineering Technician, South Carolina Certified Stormwater Plans Examiner
Engineering Technician
York County Engineering
08.1985 - 04.1989
- Managed Capital Improvement Projects
- Organized and administered Special Purpose Tax Districts for upgrading unimproved gravel roads
- Managed various projects for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
- Managed new County Prison facility construction
- Managed new Animal Control facility construction
- Achievements: Nationally Certified Floodplain Manager, NICET Level III Engineering Technician, South Carolina Certified Stormwater Plans Examiner
Education
AS - Engineering Graphics Technology
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC01.1988
AS - Architectural Graphics
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC01.1991
Skills
- AutoCad
- BlueBeam
- Adobe
- ArcPro
- Soft Desk Civil Survey
Certification
- ICC Provisional Building Official (Inactive)
- ICC Residential Building Inspector
- ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector
- SC DHEC Certified Storm Water Plan Reviewer #498
- SC DHEC Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector #16266
- ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager #US-01-00251
- NCSCE Certified Storm Water & BMP Inspector #2824
- APWA-NC Basic and Advanced Public Works Project Inspector
- ITRE/NC State LTAP Certified Basic and Advanced Roads Scholar
Timeline
Civil Engineer II
City of Myrtle Beach
10.2022 - Current
Civil Engineering Associate I
Horry County Storm Water Department
05.2022 - 10.2022
3D Scan Technician/ Marketing Rep
Floyd Brace Company, Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2022
Provisional Certified Building Official / Acting Director of Planning, Building & Zoning
Town Of Surfside Beach
11.2019 - 12.2021
Associate Project Manager
Mecklenburg County Land Use & Environmental Services
03.2011 - 11.2019
Associate Project Manager
Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services
10.2001 - 03.2011
Stormwater Program Administrator
York County Planning and Development
05.1998 - 10.2001
Construction and Development Manager
Regent Carolina Corporation
02.1997 - 05.1998
Stormwater Program Administrator
York County Planning and Development
04.1989 - 02.1997
Engineering Technician
York County Engineering
08.1985 - 04.1989
AS - Architectural Graphics
Central Piedmont Community College
AS - Engineering Graphics Technology
York Technical College
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