Plan Reviewer I

City of High Point; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifetime pension

401K and 457B Retirement Plans

PTO

13 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

The City of High Point, NC is seeking a Code Enforcement Official to enforce the NC State Building Codes, review building plans, and perform inspections. You will examine construction documents, perform field inspections, and support enforcement under supervision.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in Building Construction or equivalent experience, NC Codes Board certifications, and a valid NC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Building Construction or closely related field, OR High School Diploma with 2 years of trade experience.
• Must be able to qualify for a Probationary Level 1 Certificate through the NC Code Officials Qualification Board in building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical. Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Standard Level 1 Certificates through the NC Code Officials Qualification Board in two trades.

Responsibilities

• Enforces and interprets the NC State Building Codes as certified and related sections of the Charter and the Code of Ordinance of the City of High Point.
• Performs review of building plans and construction documents for determining code compliance with NC State Building Codes and Codes of Ordinances for the City of High Point.
• Investigates complaints from citizens and public officials regarding possible violations of these codes.
• Inspects buildings and structures for compliance with, or violations of the Building Codes.
• Prepares written reports of inspection findings and building plan reviews.
• Prepares correspondence to property owners, builders or other parties of interest, relating to enforcement of the Building Codes and related laws and ordinances.
• Holds, or participates in, administrative hearings to find fact regarding condition and disposition of unsafe, abandoned, defective and dangerous building or structures.
• Prepares information for hearings before City Council regarding enforcement of building codes and local codes and ordinances.
• Issues Complaints, Notices of Hearings, Orders to Repair, Orders to Vacate and Close, Orders to Demolish, Notices of Violations, and Certificates of Compliance.
• Performs research of property ownership and tax records.
• Provides information to the public regarding building codes, status of projects during construction and other related City matters.

Job description

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values:

• Stewardship: We manage the city’s resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point’s future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we’ll need tomorrow
• Welcoming: We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what’s right – even when no one’s watching. This is how we earn our community’s trust.
• Productivity: We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don’t just get things done – we find smarter, better ways to do them.

What We Offer:

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 401K and 457B Retirement Plans PTO earned within first year 13 Paid Holidays per year Tuition Reimbursement Plan Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You’ll Do:

Performs responsible technical work in the enforcement of the North Carolina State Building Codes that include but not limited to examines building plans and construction documents, performs field inspections of residential buildings performs related work as required. Primary responsibility will be plan review; however, the applicant will be expected to do some field inspections. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Plan Reviewer Supervisor.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Enforces and interprets the N.C. State Building Codes as certified and related sections of the Charter and the Code of Ordinance of the City of High Point
• Performs review of building plans and construction documents for determining code compliance with N. C. State Building Codes and Codes of Ordinances for the City of High Point
• Investigates complaints from citizens and public officials regarding possible violations of these codes
• Inspects buildings and structures for compliance with, or violations of the Building Codes
• Prepares written reports of inspection findings and building plan reviews
• Prepares correspondence to property owners, builders or other parties of interest, relating to enforcement of the Building Codes and related laws and ordinances
• Holds, or participates in, administrative hearings to find fact regarding condition and disposition of unsafe, abandoned, defective and dangerous building or structures
• Prepares information for hearings before City Council regarding enforcement of building codes and local codes and ordinances
• Issues Complaints, Notices of Hearings, Orders to Repair, Orders to Vacate and Close, Orders to Demolish, Notices of Violations, and Certificates of Compliance
• Performs research of property ownership and tax records
• Provides information to the public regarding building codes, status of projects during construction and other related City matters
• Operates sedan or light truck to reach construction sites
• Operates computer to enter and retrieve information
• Operates copy machine, printer and telephone
• Uses hand tools (soil probe, tape measure, level, flashlight, ladder, testing instruments, etc.) to perform inspections
• Maintains assigned equipment in a clean and operable condition
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies

Qualifications

Formal Education: Associate degree in Building Construction or closely related field. OR High School Diploma with 2 years of trade experience.

Certifications: Must be able to qualify for a Probationary Level 1 Certificate through the NC Code Officials Qualification Board in building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical. Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications: Standard Level 1 Certificates through the NC Code Officials Qualification Board in two trades

Physical Requirements Speaking / Hearing: Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens and applicants. Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position: Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see from a distance when administering and observing employment tests, operating a motor vehicle or addressing an audience. Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand. Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area. Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly. Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include: Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position. Type of Physical Demands Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

Mental Activity/Requirements

• Reasoning Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to practical and technical problems encountered in the review of construction plans for residential, commercial and industrial buildings and the inspection of these structures; ability to interpret codes and ordinances as they relate to particular problems at hand; ability to select proper alternatives from varied courses of action to achieve compliance with codes by property owners, builders, developers and other parties of interest; ability to explain plan review concerns and permit requirements
• Mathematics Ability Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: : Ability to use arithmetic to calculate areas, measurements and dimensions; ability to calculate and apply mathematical formulas given in codes.
• Language Ability The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings: The Code Enforcement Official is subject to working inside or outdoors. Hazards Employee will be exposed to trash, debris, garbage, insects and vermin. Must negotiate uneven terrain in the performance of inspections. Exposure to dust, dirt, mud and wet conditions. Must sometimes work within buildings which are in a dangerous condition due to defects in their structural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems. Must sometimes work in areas where the only light source is from a flashlight. Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment Computer, calculator, Flashlight, tape measure, level, screw driver, hammer, pliers, electrical test device(s), ladder, camera, etc. Common office equipment: Pens and pencils, telephone, copy machine(s), computer, printer, answering machine, etc. Publications: Code Books, technical manuals, City Ordinances, Personnel Resolution, tax information, etc.

Our Commitments

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law. The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended. The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City’s receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable. The City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees. Access the following link to view City of High Point Benefits and links to Benefit sites: Benefits Overview The Benefits Handbook provides a summary of benefits for City of High Point Employees.

The work location of this job will be 211 S Hamilton St High Point, North Carolina.