Senior Plans Examiner

City of Marysville, WA; Marysville (WA); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

City of Marysville, WA seeks a Senior Plans Examiner to review construction plans for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and fire codes. This role evaluates amendments and ordinances, inspects ongoing construction, and ensures regulatory compliance.

The position requires independent judgment, strong knowledge of construction methods, and effective communication with residents and developers. A WA driver’s license and ICC certifications are essential.

Qualificações

• Three years of experience in inspection and plan review, with at least two years in plan review.
• Assoc. degree in construction management or related field or two years of vocational training in IBC.
• ICC certification as residential or commercial building inspector and as plans examiner.
• Must possess, or obtain within one month of hire, a WA state driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Perform technical review of plans and specifications to ensure code compliance with building, residential, plumbing, mechanical and other codes.
• Issue correction notices and stop-work orders when violations are found and reinspect to verify corrections.
• Coordinate joint plan reviews and enforcement actions with Fire Marshal and other departments.
• Provide technical support to the public and prepare verbal/written reports and recommendations.
• Inspections of all phases of construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and codes.
• Maintain accurate records of construction permits using the city’s permit tracking software.

Conhecimentos

Plan review

Inspection techniques

Code compliance

Communication

Formação académica

Assoc. degree in construction management

ICC Plans Examiner certification

Ferramentas

Permit tracking software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Senior Plans Examiner position is responsible for reviewing construction plans submittals for compliance with applicable building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy, accessibility, fire, and existing building codes and standards. The Senior Plans Examiner also evaluates amendments, local ordinances, and referenced standards as required to confirm full regulatory compliance. This position also inspects buildings under construction as necessary and takes actions to ensure compliance with building codes and general safety standards. Work assignments require thorough knowledge of construction methods and materials, inspection techniques, building/zoning codes and administrative enforcement procedures connected with the work.

The work performed by this class requires incumbents to apply professional knowledge and expertise as well as established guidelines and alternatives to make non-routine judgments and recommendations to management regarding complex issues; incumbents operate independently and select appropriate methods to accomplish project assignments. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Performs technical review of plans and specifications to ensure compliance with the codes referenced in the Position Summary. Evaluates the proposed plans and specifications to general construction standards to compliance for materials and methods of construction, mechanical and plumbing systems to be consistent with the type of construction. Prepares technical reports, comment letters and other communications; approves plans as appropriate, and coordinates on the issuance of building permits.
2. Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance issues. Issues detailed correction notices or letters whenever code violations are discovered or when brought to the attention of the inspector by other city personnel, agencies, or citizens. Reinspects to ensure correction of noted violations. Provides information and assistance to correct violations and when appropriate, issues and posts stop work orders when code violations necessitate complete work stoppage.
3. Coordinates joint plan reviews, inspections, and enforcement actions with the Fire Marshal and other departments as applicable to prevent duplicate reviews, inspections, and confusion; and to bolster communication. Assists the Fire Marshal, as needed, in the inspection and issuance of Business License applications to verify the proposed use complies with code requirements.
4. Provides technical support for the public, assisting in code-related issues and permit requirements. Through research and interpretation, provides verbal and written communication and reports, conducts site visits and field investigations, recommends acceptable alternatives to problems and resolves conflicts within the scope of individual authority.
5. If determined to be necessary during the plan review process, completes a field evaluation of the building or tenant space, and/or makes recommendations to the applicant that would implement efficiency improvements to the drawings, for better use of the space and tenant needs.
6. Responds to sensitive building and customer service issues and evaluates areas to make recommendations to improve services. Maintains documents and records of the resolutions of the customer service issues.
7. Coordinates interdepartmental plan review meetings to review comments, resolves plan deficiencies, and discusses field revisions; works with contractors, inspectors, other city departments and affected agencies to resolve conflicts and recommends acceptable alternatives to achieve compliance with building codes.
8. Arranges and conducts pre-construction meetings, and project close‑out meetings with the building owners and contractors.
9. Maintains accurate and complete records of construction permits using the city’s permit tracking software.
10. As needed, inspects all phases of work while construction is in progress to ensure that buildings are constructed in accordance with approved plans, and reviews plan and field revisions to ensure compliance with building, plumbing, and mechanical codes.
11. Provides counter coverage, answering questions for homeowners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and the general public relating to codes and ordinances and their application; provides interpretations; answers telephone; and provides back‑up support as needed.
12. As needed, performs on‑site inspections of footings, foundation walls, insulation, plumbing, mechanical, framing, gypsum firewall nailing and taping, and assists the Fire Marshal in combination fire/mechanical inspections. Performs business license inspections and prepares Certificates of Occupancy, posting Stop Work orders and Unlawful to Occupy notices, Health and Safety compliance issues, and issuing orders of compliance final inspections and other duties as assigned. Prepares various reports and correspondence, and conducts research or studies as directed.
13. Serves as the Building Official in their absence and surveys buildings during disasters/emergencies.

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience:

• Three years of experience in the inspection and plan review field with a minimum of two years specifically in plan review.

Education and Training:

• Associate’s degree in construction management, building construction technology or a related field or two years vocational training in the International Building Code.
• Three years of directly related experience.

Licenses or Certificates:

• ICC certification as residential or commercial building inspector.
• ICC certification as plans examiner.
• ICC certifications as plumbing inspector and mechanical inspector preferred.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver’s license.

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move 10 to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Most work is performed in an office environment where the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Some work is also performed in the field where the employee must stand or walk on variable surfaces including hard, even surfaces and uneven ground, as well as sloped embankments. Employee occasionally works in the right of way or construction sites and may be exposed to physical hazards such as moving traffic and heavy construction equipment. While in the field, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic and caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, wet/humid conditions, working in high, open places, confined and underground spaces, and restricted access building sites. Outdoors the noise level may be moderate to loud. The employee must climb ladders and work at heights.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.