PLAN REVIEWER I - Range 12 / AMEA

Anchorage — Development Services Department; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchorage — Development Services Department is seeking a qualified professional to manage land use and building projects from initial application through occupancy. You will answer technical code questions, provide engineering judgments, and oversee retrofit and fire rehab approvals.

Position requires a high school diploma or higher and 4+ years in engineering-related fields, or a relevant two-year/ bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience. A valid Alaska driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent,
• and
• four (4) years of technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer aided design, drafting, project management or a related field.
• OR
• Associate’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics, or similar discipline,
• and
• two (2) years of technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer aided design, drafting, project management or a related field.
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics, or similar discipline,
• an
• d
• technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer assisted design, drafting, project management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of Supervisor, manage building and the land use projects from application to Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
• Answer technical code questions; make engineering value judgements; manage retrofit building and fire rehab application approvals.
• Review small project specifications for adherence to submittal requirements; receive, monitor and resolve customer complaints.
• Coordinate plan reviews and approvals with appropriate staff; manage coverage of the ACD (Automatic Call Distributor) telephone system.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics, or similar discipline

Associate’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics, or similar discipline

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT

Development Services

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

LOCATION

4700 Elmore Road

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Under direction of Supervisor, manage building and the land use projects from application to Certificate of Occupancy issuance; answer technical code questions; make engineering value judgements; manage retrofit building and fire rehab application approvals; review small project specifications for adherence to submittal requirements; receive, monitor and resolve customer complaints; coordinate plan reviews and approvals with appropriate staff; and manage coverage of the ACD (Automatic Call Distributor) telephone system.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent,

and

four

(4)

years of technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer assisted design, drafting, project management or a related field.

OR

Associate’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics, or similar discipline,

and

two

(2)

years of technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer assisted design, drafting, project management or a related field.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Drafting, Statistics, Logistics, or similar discipline,

an

d

technical experience in engineering, permitting, plan review, surveying, computer assisted design, drafting, project management or a related field.

Preferred:

Valid State of Alaska Driver's License

Must possess and/or obtain:

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to

http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify

. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service.Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.