Commercial Plans Reviewer

Albemarle; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Albemarle County seeks a Commercial Plan Reviewer to review commercial and industrial building plans for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. The role collaborates with builders, developers, owners, and colleagues to adjust plans to meet regulations.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, testifying on code violations, and supporting other agencies. Hybrid work is allowed and Virginia certifications are required within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in architecture, engineering, construction, or related field.
• Virginia certification as a commercial building plans reviewer within 18 months of employment.
• Virginia certification in commercial electrical, commercial mechanical, commercial plumbing, and fire plans examiner within 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial/industrial building plans for code compliance.
• Act as interim deputy building official when needed.
• Provide technical code information to citizens, contractors, and architects.
• Prepare reports and correspondences on code compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Policy knowledge

Building codes

Technical guidance

Interpersonal skills

Reading plans

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Community Development Full Time Regular EEO4 Professionals Charlottesville, VA, US

Department of Community Development

12 Months, Full-Time

Exempt, Pay Grade 33

Job Summary/Objective:

The Commercials Plan Reviewer reviews all aspects of commercial and industrial building construction plans for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC). Works with builders, developers, owners, and colleagues to change plans to comply with all required regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans for commercial, industrial, and multi-family dwellings and structures for completeness and compliance with all codes and ordinances;
• Serves as an interim deputy, exercising all the powers of the building official, during the temporary absence or disability of the deputy building official;
• Provides technical code assistance and information to private citizens, contractors, and architects;
• Participates in pre-construction meetings and prepares a variety of correspondences and reports concerning code compliance matters to private citizens, contractors, and architects;
• Prepares evidence and testifies in court on code violation cases as needed;
• Gathers pertinent owner information and performs damage assessment inspections to existing structures and infrastructures after a disaster, if needed;
• Attends mandatory code update training as required by the VUSBC;
• Coordinates compliance with other county, state, and federal agencies or departments;
• Responds and investigates complaints regarding unpermitted construction;
• Performs related work as required.

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of technical, legal and administrative aspects of commercial and industrial building, electrical, plumbing, gas, fire, energy and mechanical code and enforcement practices;
• Considerable knowledge of sound building, permitting and construction techniques and practices;
• Knowledge of and experience applying Federal, State, and county ordinances and regulations as they pertain to commercial and industrial building construction, rehabilitation, and alteration of structures and sites;
• Principles and practices of building, planning, engineering and zoning in local government settings;
• Strong leadership and management skills emphasizing team building and cross-divisional efforts;
• Superior emotional intelligence and effective exercise of professional judgment;
• Thorough knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office Suite tools, and other tools essential to effective performance of this position;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in preparing reports and studies, and conveying complex and challenging topics;
• Ability to deal with sensitive and sometimes adverse situations and individuals using tact and diplomacy, especially with building industry, the public, fellow employees, agency representatives, and elected officials;
• Ability to effectively provide technical guidance to stakeholders;
• Ability to communicate accurately both orally and in writing;
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and code;
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, staff and the public;
• Capacity to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to handle the pressure of deadlines and deal with difficult people with courtesy and self-control;
• Ability to make independent, accurate, and appropriate decisions.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required in architecture, engineering, construction, or a related field of study;
• Virginia certification as a commercial building plans reviewer within 18 months of employment;
• Virginia certification in the following within 36 months of employment, commercial electrical plan reviewer, commercial mechanical plan reviewer, commercial plumbing plan reviewer, and fire plans examiner;
• Additional certification requirements as outlined by the Virginia Certification Standards;
• At least eight years of experience in the fields of building construction, inspections, plans review or related experience;
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

• None.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Office setting. Occasional telework dependent upon organizational needs;
• Frequent movement among offices;
• Some lifting of light objects;
• Occasional visits to construction project locations, traversing uneven terrain and obstructions in possibly adverse weather, and climbing up and down ladders;
• Frequent and regular contact with architects, engineers, contractors and the public;
• Regular contact with the public and community business groups;
• Occasional contact with the courts, fire and police officials;
• Interactions include: Technical discussions, persuasive presentation, stressful or adversarial interactions, potential for conflict, use of tact and diplomacy.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the County's Remote Work Policy. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Salary Range:

The hiring range for this position is $74,259 - $82,075 annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.

Albemarle County is a Certified V3 organization.

EOE/EEO:

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.