Building & Fire Plans Examiner

DeKalb County

Decatur (GA)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 77,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local government in Georgia is looking for a qualified individual to ensure compliance with building codes within the Fire Rescue and Planning & Sustainability departments. The ideal candidate will have a background in architecture or engineering and at least five years of related experience. Responsibilities include code compliance reviews, consultation with builders and architects, and providing training in electronic plan review. This role offers a competitive salary starting at $70,000 with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
ICC certification required within a year of employment.
Experience with Life Safety Reviews and Fire Site Reviews.

Responsibilities

Work with builders and owners to ensure compliance with codes.
Review and interpret building and structural documents.
Document compliance and non-compliance aspects.

Skills

Building design

Code analysis

Customer service

Negotiation

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Structural Engineering

Five years experience in related field

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000+ | Pay Grade: 18 | Job Code: 51075 | FLSA Status: Exempt

This position has openings within the Fire Rescue Department and the Planning & Sustainability department.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Works with builders, owners, architects, engineers and the staff of the Development Services Department in obtaining compliance with all applicable codes. Reviews and interprets building and structural construction documents and reports related to plans review for townhouses, condominiums, multi-family and mixed use projects, commercial construction to include new construction, additions and alterations of simple to complex commercial business, mercantile, assembly, educational industrial, storage, factory, and institutional projects, among others. Ensures compliance with structural and non-structural requirements accessibility, fire, fire site and systems reviews for compliance with applicable codes;

Receives and responds to requests for information, complaints, interpretation of code requirements, advises architects, engineers, contractors, the general public, and staff on code changes, interpretations, new methods and materials; negotiates solutions to code conformance problems and fire and life safety issues.

Identifies inadequacies found on construction plans, reports and calculations, and requires corrections. Documents aspects of compliance or non-compliance with citations from applicable codes; creates plan review comment letter.

Researches alternate products, materials and methods of construction for compliance. Negotiates and develops mutually acceptable solutions to code conformance problems and life safety issues with architects, engineers, contractors, and the public. Assists Plans Review Manager to research codes to resolve interpretation problems and to accommodate and control new methods and materials.

Provides quality customer service while functioning in a regulatory capacity. Provides coordination with Permit Manager, Fire Marshal Office, Watershed Department, Business License, Planning, and other concerned parties. Assists building inspectors and fire inspectors with field review questions to determine structural soundness, proper installation, materials or equipment.

Attend training to improve technical expertise, acquires additional certifications and maintains them; and trains in software to perform electronic plan review.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Structural Engineering, Fire Science/Technology or a related field required; five years of experience in building design, construction document preparation, plan review, code analysis, building inspections, construction, systems review, or a related field, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must obtain within one year of employment one of the following: ICC Building Plans Examiner, ICC Fire Plans Examiner, NFPA Certified Plan Examiner or ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner Certification.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The most competitive candidates for Fire Rescue Department will have expertise and experience with:

Conducting Life Safety Reviews according to applicable codes
Conducting Fire Site Reviews according to applicable codes
Conducting Fire Structural Reviews according to applicable codes
Conducting Fire Suppression (Hood Systems/Sprinklers) Reviews according to applicable codes
Conducting Fire Alarm Reviews according to applicable codes
Familiarity with and ability to navigate through the following codes at a minimum: 2018 IFC, NFPA 101, NFPA 13, NFPA 72, Georgia Amendments

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