Commercial Plans Reviewer & Building Code Specialist

Licking County; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking County Building Code Enforcement is seeking a full-time professional to conduct commercial plan reviews and ensure compliance with state and local building codes. You will evaluate plans, respond to questions from owners and contractors, and perform field inspections to resolve code-related issues.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4–6 years of related experience, plus knowledge of the Ohio Building Code and the ability to use engineering software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college and four to six years related experience.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ohio Building Code and related Codes.
• Ability to operate engineering and analysis software.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and compare them with construction in progress.
• Ability to meet the state minimum requirements for required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs commercial plan examinations.
• Reviews building plans, specifications and checks calculations of buildings to ensure compliance with currently adopted codes; approves building permit applications prior to permit issuance; calculates building permit fees.
• Responds to questions regarding adopted codes from property owners, developers, contractors, engineers and architects.
• Researches code-related questions. Investigates and resolves code-related issues.
• Interprets and explains code during plan review process.
• Performs field inspections to assist in the resolution of code related issues.
• Prepares and maintains records of plans, plan reviews or inspections used in connection with all building permits.
• Performs a variety of administrative functions to ensure efficient operation of department; formulates/recommends, implements and administers new and revised policies and procedures; prepares reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Ohio-licensed Architect or Engineer (may be acquired after hire)

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Licking County Building Code Enforcement is seeking a full-time professional to conduct commercial plan reviews and ensure compliance with state and local building codes. You will evaluate plans, respond to questions from owners and contractors, and perform field inspections to resolve code-related issues.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4–6 years of related experience, plus knowledge of the Ohio Building Code and the ability to use engineering software.