Plan Reviewer

Rockingham County; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockingham County is seeking a Plan Reviewer to review residential construction plans for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, ensuring health and safety. The role supports the Department of Community Development and involves technical, administrative, and research tasks within the building division.

Essential duties include reviewing plans, providing code information, attending trainings, communicating with architects and contractors, conducting on-site inspections, and

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional skills.
• Knowledge of Spanish language is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Review submitted plans for compliance with the Virginia Building Code.
• Provide technical code information to the public and staff.
• Attend meetings and trainings to stay current on developments.
• Communicate with stakeholders during plan design and development.
• Conduct on-site inspections and enforce building codes.
• Educate architects, engineers, contractors, and the public on code changes.
• Receive and address complaints regarding non-compliant construction.
• Testify in court on code violation cases.
• Monitor revisions to building codes and policies.
• Develop and update informational documents.
• Collaborate with inspectors and permit specialists to maintain processes.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Experience Required: 5 years of related work experience
Minimum Education Requirements:High School Diploma/GED
Supervisor:Building Official
Primary Work Location: Office setting with periodic in-the-field site visits/inspections
Physical requirements: This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Certification:Valid Virginia Driver’s License- The following certification needs to be obtained within 18 months: Plan Reviewer Examiner

Job Summary: The Plan Reviewer reviews all aspects of building construction plans submitted for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) for the purpose of ensuring the health and safety of all building occupants. This position holds an integral role in the Department of Community Development and the overall development of the County. This position performs technical, administrative, and research tasks related to the building division.

Essential Job Functions

• Review submitted hardcopy and digital residential building construction plans
• Provide technical code information to the public and to department staff
• Attend various meetings and training sessions to stay up to date on professional developments
• Communicates professionally with all stakeholders in the plan design and development process and actively participates in pre-construction meetings with architects, engineers, and contractors
• Conduct on-site inspections and enforce building codes
• Contribute to positive public relations by educating architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public concerning building code requirements and changes
• Receive complaints regarding non-compliant construction and perform enforcement duties
• Testify in court on code violation case
• Monitor revisions to the building code and policies
• Develop and update informational documents
• Work closely with building inspectors and permit specialists to ensure the process is successfully maintained

Knowledge

• Knowledge of sound engineering and construction techniques and practices
• Knowledge of all building codes adopted by the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Knowledge of Spanish language

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and professional skills
• Three or more years of building experience

Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Regular work attendance is required

Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer