PLANS EXAMINER 2 - FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

State of Nevada (NV); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Plans Examiner 2-Fire and Life Safety within the Fire Marshal's Office. The incumbent reviews building plans for fire safety compliance, conducts site inspections, issues approvals, and provides guidance to architects, engineers, contractors, and the public on fire code requirements.

The role is an advanced journey level requiring coordination with officials and stakeholders on complex projects, including hospitals and large

Qualifications

• Two years of plans examination experience for a local or State jurisdiction acquired after attainment of ICC certification as a Plans Examiner.
• Equivalents or one year as a Plans Examiner I in Nevada State service may be accepted.
• Regulations, codes and standards knowledge required for complex plan reviews.

Responsibilities

• Identify corrective action needed, and write reports to inform applicants and authorities; discuss findings with applicants and officials.
• Consult with architects, engineers, contractors, and agencies on code interpretations and regulations.
• Maintain awareness of fire/life safety systems and participate in researching products and listings; maintain a library of approved products.
• Conduct site inspections of buildings and facilities as assigned.
• Draft and recommend amendments to regulations based on changes to adopted standards; assist in adopting model codes; consult with ICC and NFPA to resolve code applications.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

ICC certification as Plans Examiner

Fire Inspector I certification

Job description

The Department of Public Safety is recruiting for a Plans Examiner 2-Fire and Life Safety within the Fire Marshal's Office in Las Vegas. The incumbent will review building and development plans to make sure they meet fire and safety codes; identify code violations and provide corrections or comments to architects, engineers, contractors, and developers; conduct or assist with site inspections to verify that approved plans are being followed; maintain records, issue approvals, and document plan review decisions; and provide information to contractors, architects, and the public about fire code requirements.

Two years of plans examination experience for a local or State jurisdiction acquired after attainment of ICC certification as a Plans Examiner and certification as a Fire Inspector I. The required experience must have involved the use of regulations and adopted building and fire codes and standards or the equivalent, and performance of complex plans review for general construction and common engineered facilities; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience as described above; OR one year as a Plans Examiner I in Nevada State service.

• Identify corrective action needed, and write report to inform applicant, other State agencies, and building and fire officials in relevant jurisdictions; discuss findings with applicants as needed; conduct predesign conferences with building and fire officials, State agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners for major building projects; perform preliminary reviews to grant or deny Fast Track procedure to specific projects; research and evaluate whether requested variances demonstrate equivalent protection to that required by code; recommend response to State Fire Marshal on requests for waivers and variances.
• Consult with architects, engineers, contractors, State agencies, building officials, fire service personnel, and property owners regarding the application and interpretation of adopted/recognized codes and regulations in the State Fire Marshal's jurisdiction; provide training in new regulations, codes, building materials, etc., for local building and fire jurisdictions as needed including the International Fire Code, International Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards.
• Maintain updated awareness of fire and life safety systems, codes, construction materials and methods by attending conferences and seminars, and researching performance tests and listings by recognized testing laboratories for fire detection, fire alarm, fire retardant, fire protection and fire extinguishing products; participate in maintaining a current library of approved products used in building construction for fire and life safety.
• Conduct site inspections of buildings and facilities as requested by Operations Section, Building/Fire Officials, or applicant; assist in duties of other sections in the State Fire Marshal Division as assigned.
• Draft and recommend amendments to existing regulations based on changes to adopted standards consistent with nationally recognized practices; assist in the adoption of model codes into State Fire Marshal Regulations; consult with code originating organizations including the International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association to resolve problems with code applications.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

This is the advanced journey level. In addition to performing the full range of duties described in the series concept, incumbents review and provide consultation on the most complex and sensitive projects, such as hospitals, specialized towers, public auditoriums, schools with chemistry and physics labs, flammable and combustible liquid tank farms, hazardous and explosive material processing facilities and special detection and extinguishing system designs including UV, infrared, explosion suppression, water-spray and water mist systems. They serve as a technical resource for other Plans Examiners and may be assigned lead responsibilities.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Detailed knowledge of: the International Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards, and International Building Code as related to fire and life safety.

Ability to: make engineering calculations relative to fire protection systems, construction stress and loads.