Plan Examiner

City of Aurora, IL; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

EAP

IMRF

Paid vacations and holidays

Gym membership reimbursement

Interpreters stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The City of Aurora, IL is seeking a Plan Examiner in the Division of Building and Permits to conduct comprehensive plan reviews for residential and commercial structures, examining detailed architectural and engineering plans to ensure compliance with national, state and local codes.

The role includes acting as Code Official on a project-by-project basis, guiding inspectors, providing interpretations, coordinating external reviews, and contributing to code updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, fire protection engineering, mep engineering, or structural engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in preparing and/or reviewing construction plans and specifications.
• Must pass pre-hire requirements including physical, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive plan reviews for residential and commercial structures to ensure compliance with national, state, and local codes.
• Act as Code Official on a project-by-project basis and oversee plan reviews and inspection determinations by inspectors.
• Provide guidance, technical assistance, and code interpretations to field staff, contractors, and licensed professionals.
• Coordinate with external review agencies and participate in code updates and appeals.

Skills

Plan reviews

Code interpretation

Inspector guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field

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 a bachelor’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 also requires 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.

Executive Benefits:

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
• Interpreters Stipend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)

To learn more about the City of Aurora, IL, visit https://www.aurora.il.us/Government-and-Engagement/About-Our-City.