Plan Examiner

Sboc 7; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

Health, dental, vision, and life ins

Employee Assistance Program

IMRF retirement

Paid leave benefits

Gym membership reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Aurora is seeking a Plan Examiner to conduct comprehensive plan reviews for residential and commercial structures to ensure compliance with multiple codes. This on-site, full-time role requires coordination with inspectors and external agencies, plus guidance and interpretation of codes.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and at least three years of experience in plan review. The position offers a starting salary of $85,633.60 plus benefits and on-site work in the Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in architecture, fire protection engineering, MEP engineering, and/or structural engineering.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in preparing and/or reviewing construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as Code Official on a project-by-project basis, overseeing the application of trade-specific plan reviews and inspection determinations.
• Assist in supervision of inspectors and provide guidance, technical assistance, and code interpretations.
• Coordinate on project-by-project basis with required external review agencies and track their comments and statuses.
• Participate in code updates and code appeals as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plan review

Code interpretations

Inspection guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, fire protection engineering, ME P engineering, or structural engineering

Job description

The City of Aurora is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Plan Examiner in the Division of Building and Permits.

Under the direction of the Director of Building and Permits or designee, the plan examiner will conduct comprehensive plan reviews for all types of residential and commercial structures. This position examines, reviews, and evaluates highly detailed architectural and engineering plans and specifications for new buildings and repairs and alterations to existing structures to determine compliance with National, State and local building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, zoning, fire, fuel gas, energy, accessibility and NFPA codes.

Other duties of this position include but are not limited to:Act as Code Official on project by project basis, overseeing the application of trade specific plan reviews and inspection determinations performed by inspectors;Assist in supervision of inspectors; Provide guidance, technical assistance, code interpretations, and problem solving for field inspectors;Provide code requirement information to the public, contractors, and licensed architects and engineers;Coordinate on a project by project basis required external review agencies, their specific comments and their statuses; Participate in code updates and code appeals as needed;Other duties as assigned.

This position requires abachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, fire protection engineering, mep engineering, and/or structural engineering; or an equivalent combination of considerable experience in inspections and plan review work and education will be considered.This position alsorequires minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in preparing and/or reviewing construction plans and specifications.

Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including but not limited to physical, drug screen, and background check.

This is a full-time, executive position. The position works on site in the Development Services Center with work hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Starting annual salary is $85,633.60., depending on experience and qualifications.

The City of Aurora offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and eligible part-time employees in accordance with the City’s Executive Pay Plan:

• Annual pay increases
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurances
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)