Fire & Life Safety Plans Reviewer

Oklahoma State Government; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State Government seeks a Plan Reviewer to perform technical reviews of fire and life safety plans, and to examine architectural and engineering drawings in accordance with IFC/IBC/IEBC and NFPA standards. The role may involve field inspections to ensure compliance across the state.

The successful candidate will interpret complex drawings, provide code interpretations, and prepare comprehensive plan review reports while supporting agency operations during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Fire Protection, Fire Science, Construction Management, Drafting, Architecture, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of IFC, IBC, IEBC, and NFPA standards.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews of architectural, engineering, and fire protection system plans for compliance with state regulations and NFPA standards.
• Prepare written plan review reports, correspondence, and code interpretations.
• Provide technical guidance to architects, engineers, contractors and public/state agencies.
• Assist inspection staff with field inspections and complex construction projects.
• Support Agency operations during emergency response or post-incident investigations.

Skills

Plan review

Fire protection knowledge

Reading plans and codes

Documentation & reporting

Effective communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Fire Protection/Fire Science/Construction Management/Drafting/Architecture

Tools

Accela

DigEplan

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oklahoma State Government seeks a Plan Reviewer to perform technical reviews of fire and life safety plans, and to examine architectural and engineering drawings in accordance with IFC/IBC/IEBC and NFPA standards. The role may involve field inspections to ensure compliance across the state.

The successful candidate will interpret complex drawings, provide code interpretations, and prepare comprehensive plan review reports while supporting agency operations during emergencies.