Lead Building Plans Reviewer

Fauquier County Community Development; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fauquier County Community Development seeks a Lead Building Plans Reviewer to manage the plan review process for commercial and residential development. The role requires extensive knowledge of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, energy conservation, accessibility and related codes, and liaison with architects, contractors, engineers and owners.

The candidate must be able to review plans for compliance, clearly convey requirements, and may perform field inspections during

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with coursework in engineering, architecture or related field plus experience.
• Associates degree preferred with 5+ years in plan review and code enforcement inspections.
• Valid Virginia driver's license required; Virginia plan-review certifications required or obtain within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plan review activities for commercial and residential development.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, engineers and owners to explain code requirements.
• Review plans for compliance and clearly convey deficiencies to applicants.
• May conduct field inspections during peak periods or special circumstances.

Skills

Plan review

Building codes

Code enforcement

Inspections

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Associate degree in architecture/building construction/engineering

Virginia plan-review certifications

Job description

Fauquier County is seeking to fill the Lead Building Plans Reviewer position for the Building and Inspections team within Community Development. This key position is the senior plan reviewer for the office and coordinates all plan review activity. Position requires extensive knowledge of building, electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing, fire sprinkler, energy conservation, handicap accessibility and other related codes and reference standards for both commercial and residential development. This position coordinates with architects, contractors, engineers and owners, helping them to understand building codes and the plan review and permitting processes. Must have a proven ability to review plans for compliance with requirements and ability to clearly convey the requirements and deficiencies to applicants. Experience with field inspections is also important, as this position may be called on to conduct inspections during peak periods or other special circumstances, such as commercial inspections.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by course work in engineering, architecture, or related field and considerable experience in general building construction and plans review work. Associates degree in architecture, building construction, engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience in plan review and code enforcement inspections, including commercial plan review and inspections is preferred. Must have a valid Virginia driver's license and Virginia certifications in all disciplines of plans review or ability to obtain Virginia certifications within 18 months from date of employment.

This work is performed under the general supervision of the Building Official and may act as Building Official in his absence. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package.

Position is open until filled. For assistance with the on-line application call the Human Resources Department at 540-422-8300. Please direct specific position-related questions to Jeffrie Morrow, Building Official, at 540-422-8230 or email [e-mail].

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