Building Code Plans Examiner & Compliance Specialist

Ohio Department of Commerce; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 5,760,000 - 8,471,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Commerce is seeking a qualified professional to join the Division of Industrial Compliance in Reynoldsburg, OH. The role entails reviewing state building construction documents to ensure conformity with the Ohio Building Code and related standards, coordinating plan reviews with project stakeholders, and keeping abreast of code revisions.

The division also oversees licensing, wage programs, and enforcement, emphasizing public safety, regulatory accuracy, and

Qualifications

• Certificate to practice architecture per Section 4703.06 of Revised Code.
• Certificate of registration as professional engineer per Section 4733.02 of Revised Code.
• Review construction documents for compliance with the Ohio Building Code and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents submitted for new construction, alteration, addition, & change of occupancy of all state-owned buildings, college & university buildings, & commercial & residential buildings not under jurisdiction of local certified building departments, for compliance with relevant provisions of the Ohio Building Code (OBC), Ohio Revised Code (ORC), & other applicable codes, rules, & standards, etc.
• Plan review items including, but not limited to, site plans, building height & area limitations, building foundation, structural loads, building wall, floor, & roof/ceiling assemblies & their required fire ratings, means of egress, electrical system, mechanical system, fire protection systems, required number of plumbing fixtures, elevator & conveying systems, & accessibility requirements, etc.
• Conducts meetings with owners, contractors, architects, engineers & other involved parties to review, clarify & resolve problems associated with codes & differences in opinions
• Prepares & submits daily work report; maintains office files; keeps abreast of code revisions & latest developments in engineering & architectural fields, material products, evaluation criteria & research reports

Skills

Architecture

Organization

Mathematical Ability

Code Enforcement

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Education

Architecture license

Professional engineer license

Job description

The Ohio Department of Commerce is seeking a qualified professional to join the Division of Industrial Compliance in Reynoldsburg, OH. The role entails reviewing state building construction documents to ensure conformity with the Ohio Building Code and related standards, coordinating plan reviews with project stakeholders, and keeping abreast of code revisions.

The division also oversees licensing, wage programs, and enforcement, emphasizing public safety, regulatory accuracy, and