Building Plans Examiner 1

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska seeks a Building Plans Examiner 2 to review complex construction plans for compliance with adopted codes and standards. The role involves establishing occupancy, fire resistance and exit requirements, and verifying alarms and extinguishing systems across a range of projects from schools to hospitals.

You will advise the State Fire Marshal on technical interpretations, participate in rulemaking, and help refine procedures to improve plan review efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must review complex plans for compliance with International Building, Fire, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes.
• Examine occupancy, fire resistance, exit requirements, and fire alarm/extinguishing systems.
• Assist in drafting regulations, procedures and codes affecting plan reviews and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Advise State Fire Marshal on technical code interpretations and fire safety matters for building construction.
• Review and comment on proposed regulations and building codes; suggest procedural improvements.
• Provide guidance during plan reviews and building inspections to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Writing

Education

ICC Building Plans Examiner certification

Fire Inspector 1 certification

Mechanical Inspector certification

Job description

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet the Alaska Residency Requirement in order to be considered for employment at this time.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Examine and review the most complex plans and specifications involving new construction, alterations and remodeling for compliance with International Building, Fire, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes, and referenced code standards as adopted by the State of Alaska Administrative Code. Major developments include new schools, hospitals, correctional centers, large shopping centers and processing complexes, representing industrial, commercial, and multi-story residential structures.

Establish and approve maximum occupancy sizes, fire resistant materials, exit requirements, and fire alarm and extinguishing systems, while examining and reviewing plans involving nonstructural items such as sprinklers, fire pumps, standpipes, water supply requirements and calculations.

Review and comment on proposed regulations, legislation and building codes; assist in drafting regulations, procedures and codes which affect plan reviews and building inspections; recommend changes in procedures to increase efficiency in plan reviews. Function as an advisor to the State Fire Marshal on technical code interpretations and fire safety matters for building construction.

OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:

Our mission is to prevent the loss of life and property from fire and explosion. Fire safety is improved through three means; Enforcement, Engineering, and Education. The Plan Review Bureau meets the Engineering means of our mission.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:

This position enables you to become a valuable member of the plan review team and allowing you the option to move into the division level, possibly becoming the Alaska State Fire Marshal. Learning the design and construction industry across the State of Alaska while making a difference in public buildings ensuring Fire and Life Safety. Provided an excellent opportunity for on-the-job training and formal training classes.

THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:

The location of the position is 3000 C Street, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99503. Primarily an office environment that has potential to conduct site visits.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing building plan reviews and conscientious about attention to details.
• Critical Thinking: Uses logic and reasoning during plan reviews to identify fire and life safety building requirements and offer alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team. More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/

• Principles of engineering as applied to fire prevention and life safety.
• Appropriate safety and fire protection methods as related to building construction or alterations.
• Principles, practices, materials and equipment used in industrial, residential and commercial construction.
• Interpretation of federal, state, and municipal codes governing housing and building construction, including the Uniform Building Code and Standards, Uniform Fire Code and Standards, Uniform Mechanical Code, International Building, Fire and Mechanical code and associated referenced standards.

equivalent to those typically gained by: Three years of experience either reviewing construction plans and specifications or performing building construction inspections for compliance with regulations regarding design and construction codes.

Special Note: Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining certification as either an ICC Building Plans Examiner or Fire Inspector 1 within six months of hire. Continued employment is contingent up on obtaining certification as an ICC Building Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector 1, and Mechanical Inspector within 18 months of hire.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:

• List of three (3) professional references.
• Last two (2) performance evaluations (letter of recommendation from current or former supervisor may be substituted)

BACKGROUND CHECK

This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or [phone] if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to [e-mail].

CONTACT

Oscar Lage

Building Plans Examiner 2

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail]